The head of Japan's largest trade union confederation on Tuesday called for further wage rises beyond next year, arguing that this year's wage hikes were inadequate if they prove a one-off. The trade ... ( read original story ...)
As summer heat looms, Japan urged to curb impact, emissions
In Osaka, temperatures soared to 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) on March 22, a record for that time of year. Tottori, in the southwest, hit 25.8 C (78 F) on the same day, the highest in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan awards Mitsubishi Heavy $2.8 billion missile contracts
Japan has awarded its largest defence equipment maker Mitsubishi Heavy Industries contracts worth 378 billion yen ($2.84 billion) to develop and build a new missile force aimed at deterring China from using military force in East Asia. ( read original story ...)
China-Japan maritime talks include rebuke for Tokyo on Taiwan
Beijing warns against meddling as Japanese side calls for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait during high-level meeting While both sides firmly stated their positions, the consultations also ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Japan’s upbeat wages may keep new BOJ chief on hook for policy tweak
Japan's new central bank governor Kazuo Ueda says he is in no rush to shift away from the radical monetary stimulus of his predecessor, but wage pressures may force him to make the policy tweaks ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese trading houses rise as Warren Buffett says he plans on buying more
They also provide services to manufacturers. The trading houses have helped grow the Japanese economy and contributed to the globalization of its business. Buffett told Nikkei that he currently holds ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo may delay Winter Games bid to 2034: Japan Olympic chief
Japan could push its Winter Olympics bid back four years to 2034 after corruption scandals related to the Tokyo Games, the country's Olympic chief has warned.Yamashita said the talks would include the ... ( read original story ...)
Buffett says he holds 7.4% stake in five Japanese trading houses including Itochu -Nikkei
Berkshire Hathaway Inc's Warren Buffett is considering additional investment in Japanese stocks and said he holds a 7.4% stake in five Japanese trading houses, including Itochu Corp, the Nikkei ...
Warren Buffett Increased Stakes in Japan Trading Houses, Nikkei Says
Warren Buffett is looking to increase his exposure to Japanese stocks, according to an interview with Nikkei, saying he’s been proud of his holdings in the nation’s trading houses.
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends higher amid eased concerns about U.S. labor market
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed higher Monday as eased concerns over the U.S. labor market spurred buying, although gains were capped by a lack of fresh cues. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ...
Japan to chair G7 finance meeting in Washington
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that Japan would chair a Group of Seven (G7) financial leaders' meeting on Wednesday in Washington to discuss the global economy and financial markets, ( read original story ...)
New Bank Of Japan Head Says Banks Stable, Rules Out Major Policy Shift
The new governor of Japan's central bank signalled on Monday that he plans no drastic changes in its ultra-low interest rate policy, sticking to earlier messaging on the topic. Bank of Japan Gov.
Japan Finance Minister to Host G7 Meeting in Washington on April 12
Japan Finance Minister to Host G7 Meeting in Washington on April 12 TOKYO (Reuters) - Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that Japan would chair a Group of Seven (G7) financial leaders' ...
Japan FinMin Suzuki: Inappropriate to guide fiscal policy by depending on BoJ debt buying
"It is Inappropriate to guide fiscal policy by depending on BoJ debt buying," said Japan’s Finance Minister (FinMin) Shunichi Suzuki said on early Tuesday. It’s worth noting that Japan FinMin Suzuki ...
Sapporo may delay Olympic bid to 2034 after Tokyo scandal
The head of the Japanese Olympic Committee says Sapporo may delay its bid for the Winter Olympics, going for 2034 instead of 2030 ... ( read original story ...)
Biz associations of S. Korea, Japan agree to resume chairs’ meeting after 6-year hiatus
The leading business organizations of South Korea and Japan have agreed to resume top-level conferences this year, as part of efforts to revitalize private business exchanges amid a thaw in bilateral ... ( read original story ...)