Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso pushed back against U.S. efforts to link the yen with bilateral talks aimed at striking a trade deal. “We can’t agree to any talk of linking currency and trade policy ... ( read original story ...)
Surviving a diplomatic brawl with China takes patience, discretion: Japanese ambassador
"Canada is not the only country whose nationals are detained in China," Kimihiro Ishikane, Japan's ambassador to Canada, told CBC News. "A certain number of our nationals are also detained in China." ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka downs Hsieh in Stuttgart opener
Stuttgart — World No 1 Naomi Osaka beat Hsieh Su-wei 6-4 6-3 in her first clay-court match of the season in Stuttgart on Thursday. US and Australian Open champion Osaka, who lost to Taiwanese veteran ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei posts 4th weekly gain ahead of long holiday
TOKYO, April 26 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei fell on Friday following disappointing earnings from high-tech firms and as market players wound down for a 10-day holiday to celebrate the enthronement of ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei buys majority stake in DealStreetAsia
The deal will enable the Japanese media group to deepen its coverage of the fast-growing Asian startup ecosystem and tech industries, Nikkei said in a news release. The terms of the transaction ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slip to 2-week low on weak earnings, 5G star Anritsu plunges
TOKYO, April 26 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Friday following disappointing earnings from high-tech firms and as market players wind down for the 10-day holiday to celebrate the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Golden Week holiday lacks luster for small businesses
TOKYO -- As most Japanese eagerly await the annual Golden Week holiday that begins on Saturday, small business owners are scrambling to figure out how to survive the longer-than-usual break as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s March factory output decline flags risk of GDP contraction
and business investment are all likely to be weak," said Hiroaki Muto, chief economist at Tokai Tokyo Research Center. "Still, we already see a turnaround in China, and that will lift manufacturing ... ( read original story ...)
Marriott Signs Sixth Courtyard Hotel in Japan
Marriott has signed its sixth Courtyard hotel in Japan. The Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya hotel will be leased by The Yomiuri Shimbun and Sekisui House, Ltd., a long-standing partner of Marriott, will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s March factory output declines, rise in inventories raises concerns
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's factory output fell in March for the first time in two months and inventories rose at the fastest pace in a year as the U.S.-Sino trade war dents the country's manufacturing ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises to 4-1/2-month high as earnings better than feared
TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rose to 4-1/2-month high on Thursday as a bevy of corporate earnings turned out to be less bad than some investors had feared and selling ahead of the long ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan Start Next Round of Accelerated Trade Talks
Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, while Finance Minister Taro Aso had a separate discussion with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe talks trade with EU chiefs ahead of US visit
BRUSSELS — Japan and the European Union committed Thursday to fair and open trade and to respect rules-based international commerce in the face of what they see as increasing trade protectionism, ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic may upgrade Japan plant to make advanced Tesla batteries: source
TOKYO (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp may upgrade one of its battery plants in Japan to produce advanced-format battery cells for Tesla Inc if needed by the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker, a person ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tells U.S. can’t link monetary policy to trade, finance minister Aso says: Jiji
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Thursday he told U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that Tokyo cannot accept discussions that link monetary policy to trade issues ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tells U.S. can’t link monetary policy to trade: finance minister Aso
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Thursday he told U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that Tokyo cannot accept discussions that link monetary policy to trade ... ( read original story ...)