The novelist Michael Crichton accused Japan of trying to turn the U.S. into its “economic colony.” China may indeed have designs on stealing American security or trade secrets, but those concerns can …
Finally Changing Direction, Japanese Wages and Chinese Home Prices Move Higher
Japan’s annual wage negotiations are yielding impressive progress, while Chinese home prices have risen for the first time in 18 months. The two trends indicate a positive shift for Asian economic …
Germany to Seek Closer Economic Ties With Japan Amid Supply Chain Tension
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will touch down in Japan on Saturday with six of his ministers seeking closer economic ties, as he considers reducing German dependence on Chinese raw materials amid …
Japan’s most familiar orchid is found to have near-identical cousin
All the Spiranthes on the Japanese mainland were thought to be a single species, but in fact there are two
Japan’s labour unions confirm three-decade-high wage hikes of 3.8%
Pedestrians make their way in a business district in Tokyo, Japan May 16, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Why Japan PM Kishida welcomed S. Korea President Yoon to Tokyo with ‘omurice diplomacy’
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol landed in Tokyo for the countries’ first bilateral meeting in 12 years. While the Asian countries are seeking to mend diplomatic relations, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is taking an extra step to welcome Yoon,
North Korea fires long-range missile ahead of South Korean President’s trip to Japan
North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile early Thursday, the same day leaders from the two US allies were due to meet in Tokyo for the first such summit in 12 years.
SKorea, Japan business leaders vow to boost cooperation
“I think there is a lot of room for cooperation between the two countries in future high-tech new industries such as digital transformation, semiconductors, batteries, and electric vehicles,” Yoon …
Japan to ensure close coordination with BOJ amid market rout
Japan’s government will closely coordinate with the Bank of Japan to ensure an appropriate response to recent market volatility caused by concerns about U.S. and European banks, a senior Finance …
Japan, South Korea business leaders look for reset after wartime labour strain
TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) – Top business leaders from Japan and South Korea met in Tokyo on Friday, pledging greater economic cooperation as they seek to pivot away from years of strain and acrimony …