China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday, an assertion that Seoul called "somewhat ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Tariffs May Spell Economic Crisis for Japan, Onodera Says
The Trump administration’s tariffs may spell a big economic crisis for Japan, a senior lawmaker in Japan’s ruling party said, adding that the auto tariffs in particular would have huge implications ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Record $100 Billion-Plus Bond Deal Bonanza Shows Cracks
Japan’s once-sluggish credit market has grown into a regional giant that saw more than $100 billion of deals in a year, but the central bank’s shift to rate hikes may be starting to weigh on its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood worsens as Trump tariff uncertainty lingers
Business sentiment among big Japanese manufacturers worsened in the three months to March, a central bank survey showed on Tuesday, a sign escalating trade tensions were already taking a toll on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity declines pick up, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity declines accelerated in March as demand weakened and the escalating U.S. trade war clouded the manufacturing outlook, a private-sector survey showed on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN’s Song of the Year Entries Compared to Billboard Japan Chart Data Shows Trends Unique to 2025 Awards
Let’s take a look at the 256 songs that are up for the Song of the Year category, as compared against Billboard Japan's all-genre Japan Hot 100. ( read original story ...)
Former Portland, Maine, Restaurant Sets Grand Opening in New City
After spending more than four decades in Portland, Maine, popular restaurant Sapporo sets grand opening date at their new spot in Falmouth ... ( read original story ...)
3 Top New Meme Coins to Invest in April 2025: BTFD Coin’s 2900% ROI Turns Heads While Gigachad, Osaka Protocol and Other Wild Picks Shake Up April’s Meme Madness
Ever scroll through crypto Twitter and feel like everyone’s making money off meme coins except you? One second, a coin’s just a silly joke, and the next—bam—it’s up 10x. With 2025 already flooding ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Brother eyes machine tool markets in Southeast Asia, Europe
NAGOYA, Japan -- Japanese printer maker Brother Industries sees Southeast Asia and Europe as the key to growing its machine tool business under its medium-term plan through 2028, with more ... ( read original story ...)
Hegseth Reassures Asian Allies in Meetings in Tokyo and the Philippines but Skips South Korea
The trip was clearly intended to remove recurring questions on Taiwan, for which Congress last year approved the sale of $1 billion in arms and equipment. ( read original story ...)
Disrespectful Foreign Tourists Force Closure of Japanese Shrine Fixed by Ghost of Tsushima Fans
The Watazumi Shrine on Tsushima Island has been closed to all tourists following “a grave and unforgivable act of disrespect by foreigners”. There’s no information on what exactly occurred, but the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto And Banking: A New Era Of Financial Services Begins
Regulators and legislators are helping pave a path for traditional banks and financial services companies to adopt digital assets and cryptocurrencies.
A career pivot led this bond fund manager from Japan to finance to find her passion
Glass, who was promoted to the position in February after 27 years in the business, at first seemed destined for a career in Japanese language and literature. She received a bache ...
Tariff-hit firms may need business turnaround financing, Japan’s bank lobby chair says
Japanese banks may need to offer business turnaround support to companies hit by tariffs imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the head of the country's banking lobby said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s NUS Expands BLOCK71 Tokyo to Boost Deep Tech Start-Ups in Japan
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), is expanding its presence in Japan with the launch of its second BLOCK71 office in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Barna & Chandgie take on North America roles at Yokohama
Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) has announced three organisational changes that take effect immediately, including the promotion and expanded remit of Jeff Barna. In addition to his ... ( read original story ...)