Shinzo Abe told the chiefs of Japan's biggest firms he is convinced the country will remain a 'compelling' place to do business after Brexit. Speaking alongside Theresa May at a business conference in Tokyo, Mr Abe said: 'I have trust in the UK economy ... ( read original story ...)
UK Prime Minister May seeks to reassure Japan on Brexit
TOKYO (AP) - British Prime Minister Theresa May sought to reassure Japanese business leaders about Brexit on Thursday, saying she is laying the foundation to take the bilateral trade and investment relationship to "a whole new level" as the U.K. leaves the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Defense Ministry seeks missile interceptors in budget
"We think Japan is obliged to explain its real intention to the international community," Hua Chunying, China's foreign ministry spokeswoman, told a regular news conference. Japan has criticized Beijing over its military spending and assertive maritime ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: UK, Japan urge Chinese pressure on North Korea
She and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke at a news conference after the two met on the second day of her three-day visit to Japan. Abe called the launching of a North Korean missile over Japan earlier this week an unprecedented and outrageous act. ( read original story ...)
Aston Martin announces £500m UK-Japan deal
Aston Martin has announced a £500m trade and investment deal between the United Kingdom and Japan. The luxury car brand said on Wednesday it would step up its exports to Japan, open a number of new offices next year and expand its dealer network. ( read original story ...)
Japan Post Bank Waits to Plow 100 Billion Yen Into Stocks
Company also plans to buy more high-yielding overseas bonds Investment needs to be strongest in alternative assets: Sago Japan Post Bank Co. plans to spend an initial 100 billion yen ($916 million) directly buying stocks -- when it finds the right ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber : “GEOLANDAR” to Come Factory-Equipped on New Jeep® Compass in North America
Tokyo-The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that it has begun supplying its 'GEOLANDAR G055' as original equipment for FCA US LLC all-new Jeep® Compass, which went on sale in North America in June 2017. The new Compass will come factory-equipped ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean missile over Japan terrifies Edmonton musician
Within seconds, a bing, bing, bing of the cell phone also alerted him to approaching danger. A North Korean missile was flying over Japan. The Edmonton-born musician and his wife Eiko were directly in the flight path. "On Tuesday morning, there was a siren ... ( read original story ...)
PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL CORP : Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits (form 8-K)
08/25 PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL: and Osaka International Cancer Institute Form Alliance t.. 08/23 PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION: URGENT: Monteverde & Associates PC Is Invest.. 08/23 PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL: Osaka International Cancer Institute combine for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US look to cut off North Korea’s oil supply
TOKYO -- The U.S. and Japan will call for an international embargo on oil exports to North Korea in response to Tuesday's launch of a ballistic missile over Japan, as the allies seek to strike at the lifeblood of Pyongyang's weapons programs. The ban will ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake strikes Guam hours after Kim Jong-un promises to target a US military base on the island
The earthquake had a depth of 6 miles (10km ... the launch of North Korea's latest long-range ballistic missile test which flew 1,700 miles over Japan. The dictator was pictured laughing with top officials as the Hwasong-12 was unleashed on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Theresa May lands in Japan to reassure Japanese of smooth Brexit for business
Arriving for three days of trade and security talks, she said the UK had made plain it wanted to avoid a "cliff edge" of sudden and disruptive change for businesses and citizens when it leaves the European Union. Britain is working with the EU on providing ... ( read original story ...)
‘We back Brexit Britain!’ Japanese advisor hails ‘strategically important’ relationship
so I think Japan would like to do the best it can to support the UK Government.” The business chief’s comments come as the Japanese Prime Minister’s adviser Tomohiko Taniguchi snubbed the European Union saying they will look to trade with Brexit ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese official retracts remark about Hitler’s intentions
Japan's deputy prime minister on Wednesday retracted a comment made a day earlier that seemed to suggest that Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had good intentions. Taro Aso was speaking at a seminar for his faction in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim says missile test over Japan was to ‘contain’ Guam
The North's leader, Kim Jong-un, ordered the missile drill to be conducted for the first time from its capital, Pyongyang, and said it was necessary to undertake more exercises with the Pacific as the target, the North's KCNA news agency said. "The current ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is about her business at US Open
NEW YORK – Defeat the defending champion in the opening round of a Grand Slam, and you’re allowed a moment. So Naomi Osaka of Japan would have gotten a pass had she tossed her racket, dropped to her knees or even moonwalked following her opening-round ... ( read original story ...)