Japan’s largest oil refiner, Eneos, said on Tuesday that it will gradually halt production of lubricants and some petroleum products at its Yokohama plant near Tokyo by March 2028, but will consider …
Japan court dissolves controversial ‘Moonies’ church
A court in Japan has ordered the disbandment of the controversial Unification Church, which came under scrutiny after the shock killing of former prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. The alleged …
Japan backs close security ties with India, South Korea in Indo-Pacific
Japan has said that it backed close security cooperation with South Korea and India in the Indo-Pacific, days after the Philippines’ military chief said a U.S.-backed security group wanted both …
What happens if Mount Fuji erupts? Japan lays out ‘major disaster’ action plan
An eruption of the iconic mountain could release 10 times the amount of debris generated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Japan grants $1.4m to record-breaking death row inmate
Japan has awarded a wrongly convicted man who was on death row for close to half a century compensation of 217 million yen ($1.44m).
Lula arrives in Japan to celebrate 130 years of diplomatic ties
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and First Lady Janja were welcomed by Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Tuesday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, marking the start of the …
Pakistan’s March inflation likely to stay in 1-1.5% range, finance ministry says
Pakistan’s inflation is likely to remain steady in March, in the 1% to 1.5% range, the country’s finance ministry said in its monthly economic outlook, after slowing to its lowest level in almost a …
Indonesia intervenes as rupiah falls to Asian crisis lows
Indonesia’s central bank stepped into the currency market to defend the rupiah on Tuesday, as growing concerns over politics, government spending and capital flight pushed the rupiah to its lowest …
China seeks stronger ties with Europe, it says in meeting with Portugal’s foreign minister
Chinese foreign minister met with his Portuguese counterpart in Beijing on Tuesday, calling for closer ties with Europe as Chinese and European leaders navigate intensifying global trade tensions.
Citigroup appoints Akira Hoshino as head of markets for Japan
Citigroup appointed Akira Hoshino as the head of markets for Japan on Tuesday, effective immediately. Hoshino, who previously led the foreign exchange and rates sales divisions, will drive business …