Category: BUSINESS

The tariffs already in place under US President Donald Trump are putting pressure on some Japanese companies. Firms at a manufacturing trade show in Tokyo say the outlook for businesses has worsened. ( read original story ...)

Donald Trump's insistence that "spoiled" Japan imports more US rice is adding to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's problems ahead of elections that could sink his premiership after less than a year in ... ( read original story ...)

Japan is unlikely to face pressure from the United States to intentionally strengthen the yen despite President Donald Trump's criticism of its large trade surplus with the U.S., former top currency ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese carmaker Mazda says its new R&D office will help strengthen the development of software for 'intelligent vehicles'. The company is also planning ... ( read original story ...)

Entrepreneur Todd Pliss appeared on Shark Tank in 2012, pitching an unusual business idea: Rent A Grandma. His pitch? Grandmothers make better caregivers, are more attentive, less glued to their ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG, July 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) - It’s a sure sign of corporate jitters when Japan Inc. starts to turn on the business-friendly Liberal Democratic Party. Takeshi Niinami, CEO of Suntory and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's trade deal with the U.S. must include tariff concessions for its vital automobile industry, top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump announced 25% ... ( read original story ...)

Regarding behavior that falls under gray zone harassment, 60% of overall respondents claimed they had never engaged in such actions. However, 15.3% admitted to asking private questions, such as about ... ( read original story ...)

The head of one of Japan’s most powerful business lobbies has accused the government of a “mistake” in its trade negotiating strategy with the US. The unusually blunt comments came just hours after ... ( read original story ...)

The head of one of Japan’s most powerful business lobbies has accused the government of a “mistake” in its trade negotiating strategy with the US, after President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on Washington’s closest Asian ally. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump’s trade frustrations. ( read original story ...)

Shares of Japan's struggling Nissan Motor tumbled more than 6% on Tuesday, extending declines into a second day after it expanded an issuance of convertible bonds announced just this week. ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that Japan would continue negotiations with the United States to seek a bilateral trade deal that benefits both countries. ( read original story ...)

The United States will raise its “reciprocal tariff” on Japan to 25% effective Aug. 1, President Donald Trump said in a letter addressed to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday, less than two weeks ... ( read original story ...)

The U.S. will impose tariffs of 25% on Japan and South Korea beginning on Aug. 1, President Donald Trump announced on Monday in posts on Truth Social. ( read original story ...)

President Donald Trump on Monday informed seven nations, including Japan and South Korea, that new tariffs of at least 25% will be imposed starting Aug. 1 on most goods sent to the United States. ( read original story ...)