A Taiwanese foreign ministry spokesperson has called on Japan to continue deepening its cooperation with Taiwan in order to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Japan businesses observe 50 years of normalized diplomatic ties with China
The head of Japan's largest business lobby has renewed his call to further deepen relations with China at an event marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with the Asian neighbor. ( read original story ...)
As Japan and China mark 50-year ties, moods are mixed
Japan and China marked the 50th anniversary of normalization of their ties Thursday as their leaders Fumio Kishida and Xi Jinping stressed the importance of their strengthened relationship over the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Urges ‘Stable’ China Ties, 50 Years After Normalisation
Japan called Thursday for "constructive and stable" ties with China as the two sides marked 50 years since the normalisation of relations, albeit with little public fanfare. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s monetary policymakers are sticking to their guns
Its monetary policy has been designed to make financing conditions for companies and households as easy as possible, in an effort to get them to spend. In 2016 the boj adopted a policy of yield-curve ...
Yokohama combats counterfeit versions of ADVAN racing wheels
In response to a request for cooperation received from the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, Yokohama Rubber proceeded with preparations to expose a car parts company engaged in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ex-Leader Shinzo Abe Honored at Divisive State Funeral
A tense Japan prepared Tuesday for a rare and controversial state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving leader in his nation's modern history and one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy to develop next-gen nuclear reactor with 4 utilities
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is joining hands with four utilities, including Kansai Electric Power Co , to develop a next-generation nuclear power reactor, the company said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Uneasy China-Japan Festival Shows Rift Between Asian Powers
Women dancing in swirling costumes, musicians, food vendors and even a former prime minister battled to generate a festive atmosphere at an event marking the 50th anniversary of ties between Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
Do SUPER GT’s testing rules unfairly favour Yokohama?
Toyota team Racing Project Bandoh has taken four poles out of six so far this year in SUPER GT - but is there an argument to say that the series’ in-season testing rules give tyre supplier something ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to offer low-interest loans for LNG procurement -Nikkei
The Japanese government will provide support through public financial institutions to help utilities secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid a surge in prices, the Nikkei business daily reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers steps to help with utility bill burden
Japan will consider more steps to cushion the blow of rising electricity bills, a government spokesperson said on Thursday, underscoring the pressure it faces in addressing the burden on households of ... ( read original story ...)
Imperial Japan university unites graduates decades after war
Growing up, Fumina Oka knew little about the mysterious university her Taiwanese grandfather attended in northern China's Manchuria during Japan’s occupation in the early 20th century. ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Strong Over $19K; Why Is the Dollar Dominating?
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has weathered severe macroeconomic uncertainty in recent weeks to maintain its current threshold, ...
Bank of Japan steps in, but effect on yen unclear
After the Fed announced an interest rate increase of 75 basis points on Sept 21, the yen fell significantly against the US dollar, prompting Japan's central bank to announce it would continue to ...
Foreign Exodus From Japan Assets Signals Demand for Liquidity
Japan’s capital markets suffered the biggest foreign outflow in three months last week as growing fears of a global downturn fueled a search for liquidity.