The Bank of Japan on Thursday offered a more optimistic view on the country's economic health and pointed to growing number of firms planning wage increases, underscoring its conviction that Japan is ...
Japan Central Bank Upgrades View on Four of Nine Local Economies
By Megumi Fujikawa The Bank of Japan on Thursday raised its economic assessment for four of the nation's nine regions as recovery from the ...
Japanese woman wanted for financial fraud in Tokyo nabbed: BI
Immigration authorities recently arrested a Japanese national wanted by authorities in Tokyo for involvement in theft and financial fraud in Pasay City.In a statement Thursday, Commissioner Norman ... ( read original story ...)
6-yr sentence sought for man accused in Tokyo subway acid attack
A 26-year-old man behind a sulfuric acid attack is facing a possible six years in prison for inflicting serious injuries on an acquaintance a ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan agree to boost security cooperation amid China worries: Report
The United States and Japan plan to boost military and security cooperation as their top national security officials hold talks on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
China’s visa freeze disrupts Japanese, Korean business plans
On Wednesday, Chinese officials followed up by halting port visas and visa-free transit through China for Japanese and South Korean citizens. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin defended ... ( read original story ...)
Thirdy Ravena posts double-double in San-En win; Parks’ Nagoya rout Kiefer, Shiga
Thirdy, whose team had lost four games straight prior, scored six of his 15 points in the final quarter where they blasted Niigata out of the water early. ( read original story ...)
New role, relevance for Tokyo as allies confront challenge from China
Japan is assuming major diplomatic responsibilities this year, but it is the country’s just-announced overhaul of its military forces and security policy that will likely take center stage as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida prepares for an unusually packed agenda when he meets President Biden Friday at the White House. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police conduct search linked to alleged slander by YouTuber lawmaker
Investigative sources say Tokyo police have searched places linked to a Diet member over allegations that he slandered and intimidated prominent figures on his YouTube channel. ( read original story ...)
Attack from space would trigger collective defence, say US and Japan, amid China fears
Antony Blinken says China is ‘greatest shared strategic challenge’ in the region as US backs Japan’s biggest military build-up since second world war ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan agree to strengthen alliance, citing China and North Korea
The U.S. and Japanese foreign and defense ministers said China presents an “unprecedented” threat to international order and vowed to redouble their efforts to counter it. ( read original story ...)
Saudi wealth fund joins US$930 mil pre-IPO bet on Kakao Entertainment Corp
Kakao Entertainment Corp. has won US$930 million ($1.24 billion) from investors including Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, securing one of the country’s largest-ever financing rounds at a time ...
Japan has record current account surplus in November
Japan has reported its biggest-ever current account surplus for November. The figure was pushed up by returns from investments abroad.
Tokyo stocks inch up as firm yen offsets U.S. rate hike optimism
Tokyo stocks rose slightly Thursday morning as buying on optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve may slow its pace of interest rate hikes was offset by the firming yen. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 9. ( read original story ...)
London, Tokyo to sign major defense deal
Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida and Britain's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak walk through the Tower of London after signing a defence agreement on January 11, 2023 in London, England. [Photo/Agencies] The British and Japanese prime ministers were expected to sign a "hugely significant" new defense deal allowing UK troops to deploy in Japan when the ...
Japan current account surplus jumps, marks record for November
Japan's current account surplus logged a surprising surge to mark a record for November, as weakness in the yen drove income gains from portfolio investment and direct investment overseas to their highest level for the month. ( read original story ...)