U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday said they had struck a trade deal that will include a 15% tariff on U.S. imports from Japan. Here's what we know so ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Ichiyamamoto falls into share of lead, Onosato stays in hunt
Rank-and-filer Ichiyamamoto suffered his second loss of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the hands of veteran komusubi Takayasu o ... ( read original story ...)
Behind Japan’s Trade Deal: 8 Rounds of Talks and ‘Hurrying Slowly’
After months of fraught negotiations with the United States, Japan clinched a deal just days before punitive tariffs were scheduled to take effect. ( read original story ...)
‘It’s wealth destruction’: Trump’s Japan trade deal rattles U.S. automakers
President Trump calls his new trade agreement with Japan the “biggest deal ever,” claiming it will bring $550 billion in investment and 90% of the profits to the U.S. But as Axios’ Courtenay Brown explains on Way Too Early, ( read original story ...)
EU, Japan to work more closely to address unfair trade, EU’s von der Leyen says
The European Union and Japan will work more closely to counter economic coercion and address unfair trade practices, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Centara Hotels & Resorts Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic General Manager Appointments in Japan and Nepal
Centara Hotels & Resorts, is proud to announce the appointment of two seasoned hospitality professionals to lead key properties in Japan and Nepal. Andy Noh has been named General Manager of Centara ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kitabo Joins Growing List of Asian Firms Turning to Bitcoin Amid Financial Strain
Kitabo cited growing regulatory clarity and Bitcoin’s establishment as a key asset following its U.S. ETF listing as reasons for the move.
Bitcoin Price, XRP Inch Higher. Why the Crypto Rally Is Stalling.
Bitcoin, XRP and Ether were gaining Wednesday. Reduced trade tensions could increase confidence in investing in volatile assets, such as cryptocurrencies.
Japan’s Nikkei soars to one-year peak on trade deal; bonds slide
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese automakers led a surge in the Nikkei share average to a one-year peak on Wednesday, after Tokyo reached a trade deal with Washington, ending a months-long ...
Asian markets gain, with Japan’s Nikkei up 3.5%, lifted by deal on Trump’s tariffs
Asian shares rallied on Wednesday, with Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index up 3.5% after Japan and the U.S. announced a deal on President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The agreement as announced calls for a ...
Nikkei surges in boost to Asia as Trump announces Japan trade deal
Japanese shares surged to a one-year high on Wednesday as the country struck a trade deal with the United States that lowers tariffs on its autos, while also reviving hopes for a EU-US agreement that ...
Nikkei 225 Index is surging: here are the top catalysts to watch
The Nikkei 225 Index rocketed up to a record high this week after Japan reached a trade deal with the United States.
How Japanese Assets Are Reacting to the U.S. Trade Deal
The Nikkei Stock Average jumped 3.5%, reaching its highest closing level in roughly a year. + Automakers such as Toyota and Honda led the way, surging by double-digit percentages, as the [U.S.-Japan d ...
Japan Stocks Rally Thanks to U.S. Trade Deal
Japanese shares soared on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he had struck a trade deal with Tokyo. The flagship Nikkei 225 index closed 3.5% higher, with car stocks including Toyota, Honda, ...
CNBC Daily Open: Japan markets rally on the country’s 15% tariff rate — it’s a new era of trade
In comparison with the 25% tariff Trump slapped on Tokyo earlier this month, a 15% tariff seems like a big improvement.
Japanese stocks rally as Hang Seng rises
Asia-Pacific stocks mostly increased Wednesday, July 23, with shares in Hong Kong climbing for the fourth session.