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 ...)
Japan, Philippines reach landmark defense pact to deepen strategic ties
JAPAN and the Philippines have reached an agreement in principle on a landmark defense pact that will allow the exchange of fuel, ammunition, and other logistical support between their militaries ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy needs foreign workers, not nationalist approach
Sanae Takaichi has made history by becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister. However, this was hardly a win for feminist or progressive politics. Takaichi is a right-wing ultraconservative whose ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota may announce US-made vehicle imports to Japan, NHK says
Toyota Motor may announce plans next week to import vehicles manufactured in the United States to Japan during U.S. President Trump's three-day visit to the country starting on Monday, public ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo strengthened Poland’s visibility in Asia, officials say
New investment prospects, potential business partnerships and increased interest from Japanese tourists are among the early outcomes of Poland’s presence at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, officials ... ( read original story ...)
Peru Concludes its Participation in Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai with the Gold Award for Best Pavilion Design
Lima, Peru, October 24th, 2025, FinanceWireWith around 1.2 million visitors, the Peru Pavilion reaffirmed international ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tightens rules for business manager visa
Japan's business manager residence status, introduced a decade ago to lure entrepreneurs from overseas, has become increasingly popular. More than 41,000 people held it last year. But concerns have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan‘s core inflation accelerates in September, stays above BOJ target
TOKYO] Japan‘s core consumer prices rose 2.9 per cent year-on-year in September, data showed on Friday, staying above the central bank’s 2 per cent target and keeping alive expectations of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA to buy US shale gas assets for $1.5 billion, eyes output increase
JERA, Japan's top power generator, on Thursday said it will buy natural gas production assets in the U.S. for $1.5 billion, marking its entry into American shale gas production.The company said with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s unions seek minimum 5% wage hike in upcoming pay talks
Sanae Takaichi’s tenure and the central bank's policy path could be affected if Japan can’t keep up its wage-hike momentum. ( read original story ...)
Nomura CEO seeks to tap more private market bets from Japanese
Kentaro Okuda is looking to Japanese investors who are seeking private markets as a way to diversify their assets. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports snap four-month slump helped by China demand
Japan's exports rose for the first time in five months in September, data showed on Wednesday, although U.S. shipments continued to fall despite lower U.S. tariffs on Japanese goods that took effect ... ( read original story ...)
Matrade secures RM5.62b in potential exports at Expo 2025 Osaka, says CEO
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has secured RM5.62 billion in potential exports at Expo 2025 Osaka, held from April 13 to ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets extend gains, Japan’s Nikkei nears 50,000-level
Asian markets have advanced, with Japan's benchmark approaching the symbolically important 50,000 level for the first time as conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi was poised to become the country's ... ( read original story ...)