Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi — a Thatcher-inspired conservative with heavy metal tastes and a passion for drumming — meets Donald Trump in her first major diplomatic test. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s focus turns to Japan and South Korea as Asia trip continues
Trump's Asia tour focuses on strengthening ties with Japan and South Korea amid regional tensions. Key meetings planned with allies on trade and security cooperation. ( read original story ...)
IHG to develop Six Senses property in Japan’s Myoko Kogen ski region
Following its acquisition by IHG in 2019, the company has expanded globally with properties in over 20 countries and 38 under development. "IHG to develop Six Senses property in Japan’s Myoko Kogen ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to delay October rate rise
Ahead of her rise to head the LDP and subsequent confirmation as prime minister in parliament, we had been projecting (with relatively low confidence) that the central bank would raise rates by a ...
Japan, US did not directly discuss BOJ policy, Finance Minister Katayama says
Japan's new finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, said on Monday her meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not directly touch upon the Bank of Japan's monetary policy. "I believe the ...
Juliette Binoche, Fan Bingbing, Paul Schrader Light Up Tokyo Festival Opening Night as Japan Is Revealed as Cannes Market Country of Honor
The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival got off to a spectacular start on Monday with a galaxy of stars in attendance. ( read original story ...)
‘I hear phenomenal things’: Trump lands in Tokyo, will meet Japan’s new PM Takaichi
The meeting is a high-stakes test for Sanae Takaichi, who was selected by lawmakers to become Japan’s first woman prime minister earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
Donald Trump hails ‘great friendship’ with Japan
US President Donald Trump has hailed the “great friendship” between Japan and the US as he arrived in Tokyo for talks on investment and security with the country’s new prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Bessent celebrates Nikkei milestone in meeting with Japan Finance Minister Katayama
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent celebrated Japan's Nikkei share average closing above the 50,000 level for the first time on Monday, in a meeting with Japanese finance minister Satsuki Katayama ... ( read original story ...)
Trump visits Japan’s emperor on second leg of Asian tour
US President Donald Trump is in Japan today, continuing his series of key meetings with leaders in Asia. Follow for live updates. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Castle Illuminage
One of the largest winter illuminations in Japan, this year’s Illuminage is introducing new light installations while also upgrading some of the mo ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Trump arrives in Japan as a US-China trade deal draws closer
In Asia for the first time this term, Donald Trump is expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to deescalate a trade ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Transfers Between Korean Exchanges and Cambodia’s Huione Jump 1,400x to $8.9M
Crypto transfers between South Korea’s top exchanges and Cambodia’s Huione Guarantee surged 1,400x to $8.9 million in 2024.
Trump Lands In Tokyo Promising to Announce ‘Great Friendship’
Trump sidestepped questions about what corporate leaders he planned to meet while in Tokyo or the details of any economic deals, saying simply he planned to announce “great friendship.” Asked about ...
Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China trade deal
By John Geddie, Tim Kelly and Trevor Hunnicutt TOKYO/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he hoped to add a trade deal with China to a slew of pacts he has already struck ... ( read original story ...)
Trump predicts China trade deal finalized in days as his Asia tour continues in Japan
President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the end of his tour of Asia. ( read original story ...)