The China Coast Guard said on Friday it patrolled the "territorial waters" of Diaoyu Islands, also known in Japan as the Senkaku Islands, in the East China Sea. ( read original story ...)
US aircraft carrier plays key role in joint drills with Japan and South Korea in disputed sea
A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea as U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan repeats warning against excessively weak yen
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said authorities were analysing not just recent yen declines but factors that are driving the moves, and repeated that Tokyo stood ready to respond to any ... ( read original story ...)
Biden says US defense commitments to Japan and Philippines remain ‘ironclad’ as he hosts key meeting amid China tensions
The White House is very concerned by China’s actions in the South China Sea, a senior administration official said, as President Joe Biden prepares to draw two Asian allies closer at a historic ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats
South Korea, Japan and the United States staged long-planned joint naval exercises involving an American aircraft carrier to ensure readiness against nuclear and missile threats from North Korea, ... ( read original story ...)
Data center demand continues as land, power constraints drive push into new markets
In Greater China, a network of 23 offices serves local markets across the region. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of valuation, consulting, project & ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Property Shares Jump as Mitsui Fudosan Rises on ROE Plan
Japanese real estate giant Mitsui Fudosan Co. surged, leading its peers higher after announcing business plans that included a buyback, a return-on-equity target and payout ratio. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises as tech shares track US peers, Fast Retailing weighs
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Friday as technology stocks tracked the strength in their U.S. peers overnight, although a decline in Uniqlo-parent Fast Retailing limited the gains. The Nikkei ...
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on firm tech issues, weak yen
Tokyo stocks rose Friday morning, as technology issues tracked overnight gains by their U.S. counterparts and some export-oriented issues were lifted by the yen's weakness against the U.S. dollar. The ...
Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions fall 2.5% in FY22/23 to record low
Japan's greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.5% to a record low in the fiscal year through March 2023, government data showed on Friday, helped by reduced emissions in the industrial and service sectors. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber announced as ATP Tour Gold partner
As a Gold-tier partner, Yokohama content will be integrated year-round on ATP social media and digital channels. The partnership will be inaugurated at the already underway ATP Monte-Carlo Masters, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals approach she is now taking, explains what prompted BJK Cup return
Early in her career, Osaka - now 26-year-old - achieved massive success by winning four Grand Slams and reaching the world No. 1 ranking. In January, in her own words, Osaka started "the second ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open slightly higher on firm tech issues
Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher Friday as technology shares tracked overnight gains by their U.S. counterparts. ( read original story ...)
Japan repeats warning against excessive weak yen
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said authorities were analysing not just recent yen declines but factors that are driving the moves, and repeated that Tokyo stood ready to respond to any ... ( read original story ...)
‘Magnificent’: Japan gifts more cherry trees to Washington as token of enduring friendship
Japan sent the 250 new trees to the United States as the National Park Service rehabs the Tidal Basin, and ahead of the 250th birthday of the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance minister says authorities are looking at factors behind yen moves
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday authorities were analysing not just recent yen levels but factors that are driving the currency's moves. In a press conference, Suzuki also ... ( read original story ...)