Nigeria and Japan should further expand diplomatic ties

Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria Sadanobu Kusaoke in this interview gave a detailed assessment of the Nigeria-Japan relations and noted that in spite of the many inroads made, the potential is not yet fully utilized KEEPING in view the history of Nigeria ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Inc. warily welcomes new economic dialogue with U.S.

The automobile trade imbalance is mainly behind the U.S. trade deficit with Japan. At a news conference after the first meeting of the dialogue, held in Tokyo on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said that the dialogue may result in free trade ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest: Pence visits USS Ronald Reagan carrier in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's trip to Asia (all times local): 9:30 a.m. Wednesday U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is on board an American aircraft carrier stationed in Japan amid heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula. ( read original story ...)

Japan's farm sector in US crosshairs

WASHINGTON -- Opening up the Japanese market to U.S. agricultural exports will likely be a subject of heated discussion as talks progress from bilateral economic discussions that opened Tuesday. The White House under President Donald Trump has favored ... ( read original story ...)

US eyes FTA with Japan as economic talks kicks off

TOKYO -- Japan and the U.S. kicked off high-level bilateral economic talks in Tokyo on Tuesday, with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who co-chaired the meeting along with Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso, expressing hope for a ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks open lower after British snap election news

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened lower Wednesday, tracking a fall on US and European markets after British Prime Minister Theresa May called a snap election. In a surprise announcement, May called for an early general election on June 8 as Britain prepares for ... ( read original story ...)

Japan on verge of breaking tuna fishing cap

TOKYO -- Japan is poised to exceed an international commitment to limit catches of threatened Pacific bluefin tuna just two years after it adopted the cap, which has been undermined by lax compliance. Japan leads the world in catches and consumption of the ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest: US VP Pence visits historic temple in Tokyo

TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's trip to Asia (all times local): 6:50 p.m. After meeting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other top Japanese officials, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is ending his first day in Tokyo with a visit ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest: Pence, Japanese leaders begin talks in Tokyo

His plane touched down Tuesday at the U.S. military's Atsugi base outside Tokyo. The focus of his trip is expected to shift in Japan to trade. North Korea's nuclear and missile development dominated the agenda on his first stop in South Korea. Pence told ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest: Pence, on US carrier, pledges to defend Asia

A ship bell signalled his arrival Wednesday morning on the USS Ronald Reagan at the U.S. Yokosuka naval base south of Tokyo. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is undergoing scheduled maintenance at its home port. Pence told the ship's captain that he had ... ( read original story ...)