Japan’s Ishiba will try to sell Trump on importance of alliances in Asia
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will go to the White House to try to rekindle Japan’s relationship with President Donald Trump ...
Japan Seeks to Preserve Status Quo With Trump. That May Be a Big Ask.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to cite his country’s increased investment in the U.S. and its regional security ...
Japan's household spending beats forecast, but recovery fragile
Japanese household spending rose for the first time in five months in year-on-year terms in December and at a much ...
IMF warns Japan of spillovers from rising foreign market volatility
Japan should be on alert for any spillover effects from rising foreign market volatility that could affect liquidity conditions for its financial institutions, the International Monetary Fund said on ...
IMF expects BOJ to raise rates again this year, eye neutral level by end-2027
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates again this year and see borrowing costs reach levels deemed neutral to ...
IMF: BoJ likely to raise interest rates again this year
Nada Choueiri, Deputy Director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Asia-Pacific Department and its mission chief for ...
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The rise of Asian wines: A new era in viticulture?
Changing tastes among Asian palates is fuelling interest in wines from Japan, China, Thailand and India Read more at The ...
In Japan, surge in shoplifting by foreign gangs sparks vigilance warning
Shoplifting cases in Japanese pharmacies have jumped, with many foreign suspects being involved in stealing items and selling them overseas.
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US Navy sailors sculpt F-35C stealth fighter for Japan’s iconic snow festival
U.S. Navy sailors carved a replica of an F-35C Lightning II for their entry in the 75th annual Sapporo Snow Festival on Japan ...
Stock market today: Asian shares rise following Wall Street rally on healthy earnings
Asian shares were trading mostly higher Thursday, after a Wall Street rally that followed profit reports from major companies ...
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US senator stumps for Asian allies to back $44 billion LNG project
Securing long-term offtake contracts from potential liquefied natural gas buyers in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan will be a ...
Dozens of Live Beetles Found in Japanese Snacks During Customs Check at LAX
The insects were most likely intended for exotic insect collections, according to customs officials, who say the illegal pet ...