By Rae Wee and Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, May 4 (Reuters) - A brief jolt higher in the yen on Monday sparked speculation that Japan had again sought to defend its sinking currency, though analysts say ...
Indonesia, Japan discuss defence ties after Tokyo unlocks arms exports
The defence ministers of Indonesia and Japan met in Jakarta Monday to sign a defence cooperation agreement, underlining the need to safeguard regional peace and stability in the face of global tumult. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals
The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide arrange of areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply ... ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
MELBOURNE, May 4 (Reuters) - Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($1 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Trial forges modern int’l criminal law, post-war world order — experts
The Tokyo Trial of Japanese war criminals laid the foundation for modern international criminal law and the post-war world order, Russian experts have said ahead of the 80th anniversary of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific
The global oil supply squeeze from shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz during the United States-Israeli war on Iran is having an “enormous impact” across the Asia Pacific, Japan’s prime ... ( read original story ...)
Children’s Day displays showcased at traditional home in Tokyo
Children's Day displays are being shown at a traditional thatched-roof house in Tokyo ahead of the May 5 celebration. ( read original story ...)
Australia and Japan sign agreements on energy and critical minerals
SYDNEY: Australia and Japan agreed on Monday (May 4) to deepen cooperation on energy and critical minerals, as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia affirm closer cooperation in securing minerals, energy
The leaders of Japan and Australia agreed Monday to step up their collaboration to ensure stable supplies of critical minerals, en ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says oil crisis has ‘enormous impact’ in Asia-Pacific
A global oil supply squeeze is inflicting an "enormous impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday. ( read original story ...)
mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection: New Year’s Eve “Countdown Party – NIPPON Dance Night –” on December 31, 2025
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection: mesm Tokyo will host a one-night-only New Year's Eve celebration, "mesm Tokyo 25-26 Countdown Party – NIPPON Dance Night –", on December 31, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Vietnam boost supply chain ties amid China concerns
Japan and Vietnam agreed to deepen cooperation across key economic security sectors, including energy, critical minerals, semiconductors, AI and space. ( read original story ...)
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck western Japan near Wakayama, rattling 36 million people across three prefectures
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck western Japan on Saturday evening, shaking homes and offices across three prefectures and jolting an estimated 36 million people in one of the country’s most densely ... ( read original story ...)
Stablecoin yield deal removes obstacle to crypto bill. What it means for Coinbase.
It’s a big step forward, but there’s still significant uncertainty that the bill has time to become law this year.
April Was the Worst Ever Month on Record for Crypto Hacks
April was the worst month on record for crypto projects getting hacked, with 29 incidents tracked by crypto data provider DefiLlama. In terms of dollar value, $651 million in loss ...
Livedoor CEO arrested for fraud in Nikkei scandal
Takafumi Horie, chief executive of Japanese Internet portal Livedoor, was arrested Monday for alleged securities law violations in a scandal that has caused a week of turmoil in Japan's stock market.