South Korea, Japan and the US will make joint efforts to advance trilateral cooperation for extended deterrence, and strongly condemn North Korea’s ballistic missiles, the three sides ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks set for higher start; India’s interest rate decision ahead
Shares in Asia-Pacific appeared set for a positive Wednesday start as investors look ahead to the Reserve Bank of India's latest interest rate decision expected late ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sticks to usual forex stance as yen slide steepens
Japanese policymakers held fast to their usual line on yen weakness on Wednesday, stating simply that rapid moves were undesirable and confounding expectations they may escalate warnings about the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1,935 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 1,935 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Wednesday. The daily tally is down by 480 from a week ago, and marks the 26th straight day of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo registers 1,935 more coronavirus cases on June 8
Japan's capital reported 1,935 coronavirus infections on June 8 after registering 1,800 cases the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Govern ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Tokyo, Washington agree to strengthen Pyongyang military talks
South Korea, Japan and the United States agreed Wednesday to strengthen military cooperation with North Korea, at a time when the regime seems to be preparing a new nuclear test. At a Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan criticizes Russia for suspending fishing pact
Japan on Wednesday criticized Russia’s announcement suspending an agreement that allows Japanese to fish in waters near disputed islands , as relations between the countries deteriorate over the war ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 2-1/2-month high as tech stocks rally
Japan's Nikkei index closed at its highest in two-and-a-half months, as technology heavyweights tracked Wall Street's overnight gains and energy shares rose on firmer oil prices. The Nikkei share ... ( read original story ...)
Researchers develop new chemical-only process for creating customized mRNA vaccines
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have developed a new chemical-only process that may represent an important breakthrough in creating customized mRNA vaccines for a variety of diseases and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police fail to prevent ATM scam even after talking to suspected fraudster on phone
A woman here was swindled out of some 950,000 yen (about $7,100) after two police officers failed to realize she was being scammed even thoug ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea names Japan specialist as new envoy in Tokyo
SEOUL--South Korea announced the appointment of Yun Duk-min, a specialist in Japan-South Korea relations, as its next ambassador to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts, but at smaller rate than thought
The Japanese economy contracted in the first quarter, but at a slower pace than earlier estimated, the government said Wednesday. The world’s third-largest economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.5% ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Smaller Economic Slip Points to Consumer Rebound
Japan’s economy contracted less than initially estimated at the beginning of this year, as revised figures showed consumer spending held up in the first quarter of the year even as the country ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s current account surplus down to 501 bil. yen in April
Japan's current account surplus shrank to 501.1 billion yen ($3.8 billion) in April, the Finance Ministry said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan upgrades Q1 GDP to smaller contraction
Japan's economy shrank slightly less than initially reported in the first quarter, as private consumption remained resilient in the face of resurgent COVID-19 infections, offsetting a drop in capital ... ( read original story ...)
California man arrested in theft of Tokyo 2020 gold medal, prize not yet recovered
A Southern California man was arrested on suspicion of stealing an Olympic gold medal belonging to a member of the 2020 U.S. Women's Volleyball Team, authorities said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)