The Florida governor Ron DeSantis had a chance to buff up his foreign policy credentials, after criticism from fellow Republicans over his comments on Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Shonan’s Shuto Machino nets penalty to keep Nagoya out of first place
Japan forward Shuto Machino equalized from the penalty spot as visiting Shonan Bellmare held Nagoya Grampus to a 2-2 draw on Sunday, denying it the chance ... ( read original story ...)
DeSantis praises ‘strong Japan’ military build-up in PM Kishida meeting
Potential U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis on Monday met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and lauded bilateral ties, especially the idea of a "strong Japan". The trip, officially part of a four-country trade mission, ( read original story ...)
South Korea restores Japan on trade ‘white list’
South Korea has formally restored Japan to its list of countries it gives preferential treatment in trade, three years after the neighbors downgraded each other’s trade status amid a diplomatic row ov ( read original story ...)
US presidential hopeful DeSantis kicks off tour in Japan
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praised Japan's push to bolster its defences as he kicked off an international tour in Tokyo on Monday before a possible presidential run.DeSantis will have a working dinner later Monday with Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, ( read original story ...)
Korea Restores Japan’s Preferred Trade Status, Aiding US Efforts
South Korea reinstated Japan to its list of preferred trading partners, a major step in mending ties with a long-time rival that also aligns with Washington’s efforts to create a global supply chain less reliant on China. ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party candidates win four of five by-elections – NHK
Candidates of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling party won four of five parliamentary seats up for grabs on Sunday, domestic media said, in what is likely to be seen as a sign of growing ... ( read original story ...)
BoJ Governor Ueda: Japan’s consumer inflation likely nearing its peak
Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday, “Japan's consumer inflation, including index stripping away fuel costs, likely nearing its peak,” adding that he is “seeing it slowing ahead.” “Don't see Japan's ...
Regulators get tough on crypto funds after FTX collapse
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Exchange traded funds news every morning. Providers of crypto exchange traded funds are struggling to establish their products as viable ...
Gemini Exchange to Start a Non-US Crypto Derivatives Platform
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is rolling out a non-US derivatives platform for digital assets. The platform, Gemini Foundation, will initially offer Bitcoin and Ether perpetual contracts, according ...
Japan’s Nikkei rises as airlines lead tourism stock gains
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Monday, lifted by airlines after ANA Holdings raised profit forecasts, while other tourism-related stocks also firmed amid optimism over increasing visitor numbers ...
Japan’s Chiba bank to maintain above domestic average profitability
The bank will maintain strong loan quality and liquidity, Moody’s said. Japan’s Chiba Bank is expected to maintain its strong loan quality and liquidity over the next year. Despite this, Chiba ...
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry (TYO:4187) Price Target Decreased by 6.55% to 2,617.32
The average one-year price target for Osaka Organic Chemical Industry (TYO:4187) has been revised to 2,617.32 / share. This is an decrease of 6.55% from the prior estimate of 2,800.92 dated April 6, ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set for positive open after Wall Street posts weekly loss
Asian markets trade higher as they look to a week of key economic releases. Japan will hold the BOJ's first policy meeting under new chief Kazuo Ueda this week.
Japan business hopes its ‘Dai Hard Curry’ will bring the action back to remote rest stop
A roadside rest stop here has released a retort-pouch curry with packaging that brings to mind the classic 1988 action flick "Die Ha･･･ ... ( read original story ...)