Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will nominate Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa as trade negotiator with the United States, FNN television reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends trade sanctions on North Korea until 2027
Japan will extend the ban on all exports to and imports from North Korea for two more years, as part of Tokyo's sanctions over Pyongyang's missile development and other concerns, a government ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Get Priority in Trade Talks After Trump-Ishiba Call
Japan appeared set to get priority over other US trading partners in talks on tariffs, putting Tokyo at the head of a long queue of nations seeking to roll back US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes tariff relief with ‘package’ of measures: PM
TOKYO: Japan will present President Donald Trump with a "package" of measures to win relief from United States tariffs, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday (Apr 7) ahead of a mooted call ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas finds pipeline to growth in India
CHENNAI -- Japanese utility Osaka Gas has made inroads into India, one of the hardest markets for foreign multinationals to crack, and is branching out into new fields like renewable energy. ( read original story ...)
US Treasury Secretary Bessent to head trade talks with Japan – Nikkei
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead trade negotiations with Japan, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
I’m an American who moved to Tokyo 6 years ago. The work culture is still challenging, but the benefits outweigh any drawbacks.
I moved from the US to Japan six years ago. I've found a better quality of life in Tokyo and couldn't be happier with my decision to move. ( read original story ...)
ASEAN finance chiefs meet, Trump’s tariffs kick in, Osaka Expo opens
ASEAN finance chiefs are expected to discuss regional economic stability and integrating financial services when they meet in Malaysia from Monday through Thursday. That comes as Asia braces for U.S. ( read original story ...)
I found an oasis of silence in one of Japan’s busiest cities
It may be located in the heart of one of Japan’s busiest cities, but this newly opened skyscraper hotel is an oasis of calm in magnificent chaos, with no sense of the overtourism the country is ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo unlocks business network opportunities
The Osaka-Kansai World Expo opens on April 13 to highlight the latest in global technology and innovations to improve society and tackle global problems. The event is also a golden opportunity for ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo test run begins in lead-up to April 13 opening
A test run for the Osaka Expo began on April 4 in the lead-up to the opening on April 13. On the first day, about ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall for another day as reality of Trump tariffs sets in
Some analysts say financial markets will likely be volatile in the short term, but their longer-term outlook remains optimistic. ( read original story ...)
Global drinks maker Suntory aims to sell local to avoid tariffs, president says
Japanese drinks maker Suntory is looking to shift where it markets its spirits across the globe as it girds for a potential trade war, its new president said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Exchange-listed Japanese Gaming Firm Enish Announces Bitcoin Buy
Enish, a Japanese, Tokyo Exchange-listed gaming company, becomes the latest developer to announce plans to buy Bitcoin (BTC). Find out more! ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei tumbles more than 4% on Trump’s tariffs
Japan's Nikkei share average slumped more than 4% on Thursday, plunging to an eight-month low, after U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a broad set of reciprocal tariffs, including a 24% levy on Japanese goods. ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood slumps to 1-year low on Trump tariff uncertainty
Big Japanese manufacturers' business sentiment worsened to a one-year low in the three months to March, a central bank survey showed on Tuesday, a sign escalating trade tensions were already taking a ... ( read original story ...)