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U.K. hopes to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Japan is the third largest investor in the U.K. The U.K. and Japan, two of the largest economies in the ... ( read original story ...)

S&P Global Ratings said it has revised Japan's outlook to stable on increased uncertainty around debt stabilization. ( read original story ...)

Japanese public broadcaster NHK apologised and deleted from its Twitter account on Tuesday an animated video aimed at explaining the background behind U.S. protests for police reform but which sparked ... ( read original story ...)

A second wave of COVID-19—along with additional manufacturing shutdowns—could impact the industry in the second half, according to Stan Chandgie, vice president of consumer sales at Yokohama Corp. of ... ( read original story ...)

SALEM, Va. — Yokohama Corp. of North America is planning to restart production June 1 at its passenger/light truck tire plant in Salem, ending eight weeks of being idled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)

Service members stationed at Camp Zama, Sagami General Depot and Yokohama North Dock may now travel within most of Kanagawa prefecture and part of Tokyo prefecture, U.S. Army Japan commander Maj. Gen. ( read original story ...)

Mira Robotics developed its "ugo" robot to reinforce greying Japan's shrinking workforce, but as the coronavirus threat persists, the Japanese startup is offering its machine as a tool in the fight ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's national broadcaster NHK Tuesday apologised and deleted an animation depicting Black Lives Matter protests in the US after widespread complaints of racism -- including from the US embassy and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan and the United Kingdom agreed to start negotiations for a swift agreement on an economic partnership to secure business continuity for both nations, Japan's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

NHK apologized and removed the video, which use crude caricatures to “explain” the U.S. protests in terms of economic inequality, but made no mention of police brutality. ( read original story ...)

Social media users have condemned the video for perpetuating stereotypes of African-Americans ... ( read original story ...)

Japan will call for an early elimination of automobile and auto parts tariffs in negotiations on a post-Brexit trade agreement with Britain, the country's trade minister said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

It’s been 2 and a half months since the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic ... ( read original story ...)

It's been 2 ½ months since the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So where do the games stand? ( read original story ...)

Luxury toilet maker Lixil Group Corp said on Tuesday it would discuss the possible sale of its stake in Lixil Viva at a board meeting on the same day, in a deal the Nikkei business ... ( read original story ...)

The UK and Japan are set to begin talks on Tuesday aimed at reaching agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal. The negotiations come as London and Tokyo work towards replacing the agreement Britain ... ( read original story ...)