TOKYO (Reuters) - Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on Friday cancelled plans to hold his first press conference since his arrest after journalists were notified earlier in the day about a briefing at ... ( read original story ...)
Day 1 of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan
He denied recent news reports that he had promised not to impose any new ... Mr. Trump had tweeted before arriving in Osaka: “I look forward to speaking with Prime Minister Modi about the fact that ... ( read original story ...)
DW Business – Asia
Bilateral talks between world leaders were the main order of business in Osaka amid a host of simmering tensions on trade and climate change. DW breaks down the most important takeaways from the first ... ( read original story ...)
G20 Summit: World leaders pose for ‘family photo’ in Osaka
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gathered the G20 world leaders to pose for a family photograph with their partners in front of Osaka Castle to kick off the summit before being treated to a ... ( read original story ...)
Trump and Putin share complaints about ‘fake news’ in exchange during media scrum
Fake news is a great term, isn't it ... as the two men chatted on the way to a 'family photo' at the G20 summit here in Osaka. Trump patted Putin gently on the back on the way to the event, where he ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan ex-chair Ghosn cancels news conference in Tokyo
TOKYO -- Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn cancelled his news conference planned for Friday within hours of its announcement, citing opposition from his family and media adviser. It would have been ... ( read original story ...)
Abe heralds launch of Osaka Track framework for free cross-border data flow at G20
intellectual property and cybersecurity. After the meeting, 24 countries formally signed a statement affirming the contents of the Osaka Track concept — though India, Indonesia and South Africa were ... ( read original story ...)
G20 summit brings annoying disruptions to life for residents and tourists in Osaka
a Kyodo News survey ... Abe touts alliance in bilateral talks with Trump at G20 after U.S. leader's incendiary remarks Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump met Friday in Osaka, on ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking News June 28: Farmers’ protest demanding Cauvery, Hemavati waters enters 8th day in Karnataka
From politics to sports to entertainment, the Internet is buzzing with the breaking news and headlines from across the globe. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the G20 Summit in ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Trump pushes allies on trade before meeting Putin
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Thursday ... and undermine the U.S. political system by using phoney social media accounts. At the news conference that followed the Helsinki summit, ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Trump eyes 2020 race while pushing allies on trade
OSAKA, Japan -- With an eye on the race back home to challenge him ... even though Mueller uncovered extensive evidence to the contrary. At the news conference that followed the Helsinki summit, Trump ... ( read original story ...)
Investors focus on crunch G20 meeting between Trump and Xi – business live
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of the world economy, the financial markets, the eurozone and business. The meeting of G20 leaders is underway in Osaka, Japan, and there is one ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Ex-Chair Ghosn Holding News Conference in Tokyo
TOKYO — Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn plans a news conference later Friday that would be his first since he was arrested in November on financial misconduct allegations. He had scheduled a news ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Trump pushes allies on trade and defence spending before meeting Putin
He joked about his previous trip to Japan, in May, when he presented an award to a sumo ... with Putin but told reporters that “what I say to him is none of your business.” His aides have grown ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May factory output surprisingly strong, but trade risks linger
"Capital goods shipments climbed to a seven-month high which suggests that business investment continued to expand in the second quarter," said Marcel Thieliant, senior Japan economist at Capital ... ( read original story ...)
UN chief urges G20 to make equitable financial reforms
OSAKA, Japan — The U.N. chief is urging G-20 leaders to take action on equitable and stable reforms to strengthen the global financial safety net and increase the global economy's resilience. U.N. ... ( read original story ...)