Lawmakers in Japan prepared their bids to replace outgoing premier Shigeru Ishiba, as markets recoiled on the political uncertainty. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan hires Wood Mackenzie to assess Trump-backed Alaska LNG project, sources say
Japan has hired energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie to assess a proposed 800-mile Alaska gas pipeline and LNG plant in a sign it is weighing support for the $44 billion project touted by U.S. President Donald Trump, ( read original story ...)
Morgan Stanley Raises $885 Million for Japan Property Fund
Morgan Stanley raised ¥131 billion ($885 million) for a Japan-focused real estate fund, exceeding its target on the back of demand from investors including the nation’s largest pension fund. ( read original story ...)
South Korea to reference Japan deal when finalising its US trade deal, minister says
South Korea will take into account Japan's trade agreement with the United States as a reference as it negotiates final details of its own trade deal struck in late July, the finance minister said on ...
Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets recoil
Ruling party lawmakers in Japan prepared their bids to replace outgoing premier Shigeru Ishiba on Monday, as financial markets recoiled on the political uncertainty and the possibility of his successors ramping up government spending. ( read original story ...)
Appearing in Tokyo: Chinese Humanoid Robots Expand Commercial Applications Overseas
From September 10–12, 2025, the International Logistics Exhibition (LTT) will be held at Tokyo Big Sight. At the event, DAMON Group will officially introduce its embodied intelligent robot logistics ...
3 Property Plays as Japan’s Economy Rebounds – The Motley Fool
A resurgent Japanese economy can bring early gains on both large- and small-cap companies such as Mitsubishi Estate, John Lang La Salle, and RE/MAX Holdings. ( read original story ...)
Ishiba Exit Adds to Risks for Japan Long Bonds, Sends Yen Lower
The yen slid 0.7% against the dollar in early trading Monday, after being among the weakest of its Group of 10 peers last week. Long-maturity Japanese sovereign bonds stand out as being particularly ...
Japan’s Prime Minister Resigns After Historic Election Defeat
Potential successors include one-time Shigeru Ishiba rival Sanae Takaichi and Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy grew at faster rate in fiscal Q1 than initially thought on healthy consumer spending
Japan's economy expanded at a stronger rate in the fiscal first quarter than previously estimated, despite worries about U.S. tariffs and domestic political uncertainty, according to government data. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to step down after clinching U.S. tariff deal
The move is seen as an attempt to avoid a split within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which lost its upper house majority in an election in July. ( read original story ...)
Japan Markets Brace for Next Political Shift After Ishiba Exits
TOKYO—The exit of Japan’s prime minister is likely to extend political uncertainty. That may unsettle bonds or the yen, but it’s given equities a lift, pushing the benchmark into record territory. The ...
Osaka Expo hits record 200,000 daily visitors
The 2025 World Expo in Osaka attracted 200,000 visitors on Saturday, the largest single-day turnout, according to preliminary data from the event's organizer. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets set to open mixed as investors assess Japan PM resignation, eye China trade data
China's trade data for August will be in focus. Asia-Pacific markets were set to trade mixed on Monday as investors assessed the resignation of Japan's prime minister and eyed key economic data in the ...
Japan’s Economy Continues to Grow Amid Tariff Woes, Revised Data Confirms
The Japanese economy grew at a faster pace than initially estimated in the second quarter, revised data showed, confirming a fifth straight quarter of growth.
Japan logs current account surplus of 2.68 trillion yen in July
Japan posted a current account surplus of 2.68 trillion yen ($18.1 billion) in July, the Finance Ministry said Monday.