The Japanese government is reportedly considering purchasing Ford F-150s ahead of a visit next week by President Donald Trump, who has pushed for greater sales of U.S. vehicles.
Japan’s new leader vows to further bolster defense buildup
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her first major policy speech on Friday, pledged to further accelerate Japan’s military buildup and spending, and an early upgrading of the country’s …
False Claim Japan’s PM Will Introduce Mass Deportations Spreads Online
Sanae Takaichi has pledged a crackdown on illegal immigration and foreigner crime, but has not launched a “deportations” ministry.
When is Trump going to Asia? What to know as president visits Malaysia, Japan, South Korea
President Donald Trump left for Asia late on Oct. 24, as the U.S. government shutdown continues and with the president seeking to resolve a trade war.
BOJ Policy Should Align With Government Policy, Japan’s Finance Minister Says
Japan’s new finance minister said it is necessary for the administration and the BOJ to maintain close contact as monetary policy must be consistent with government policy.
Japan’s finance minister signals possibility of more govt bond sales
(Oct 24): Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signalled that it may be necessary to issue additional debt to fund Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s upcoming economic package, if existing resources …
Trump heads to Asia to talk trade deal with China’s Xi
Trump will then travel to Japan where he’s expected to sit down with Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. A political conservative, Takaichi is the country’s first female leader. While the U.S.
India emerges as key snack supplier in Asia as potato exports rise 450% to $63.3 mn: GTRI
Nearly 80 per cent of shipments go to Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand, reflecting India’s integration into Southeast Asia’s snack and convenience-food supply chain,” Ajay …
Japan’s next finance minister could unsettle yen bears
The appointment of Satsuki Katayama as Japan’s next finance minister on Tuesday could give markets cause to pause before pushing the yen too low, but it might also help the country’s new prime …
Transcript: Japan’s next move
This is an audio transcript of the Unhedged podcast episode: ‘Japan’s next move’ …