U.S. President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan on Saturday by needling the country over its trade imbalance with the United States. “Maybe that’s why you like me so much,” he joshed. ... ( read original story ...)
TRUMP TELLS JAPANESE BUSINESS LEADERS HE HOPES THEY SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THEIR INVESTMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES
The biggest U.S. gasoline price surge in years is running out of steam just in time for the start of the summer driving season. Stocks rose on Friday, but notched weekly losses as investors worried ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Trump to address business leaders in Tokyo
TOKYO — The Latest on President Donald Trump's state visit to Japan (all times local): 5:55 p.m. President Donald Trump is heading to a dinner with business leaders at the U.S. ambassador's residence ... ( read original story ...)
Trump arrives in Tokyo for state visit, golf and sumo
TOKYO — Under the threat of potentially devastating U.S. tariffs on autos, Japan was ready to roll out the newest phase of its charm offensive targeting President Donald Trump as it welcomed him ... ( read original story ...)
Zweispace picked a public chain, for real estate. First transaction issuing token for Tokyo property
Surplus of this real estate marketing operation will be stored in Japanese bank account with JPY Zweispace, a blockchain powered PropTech company, located in Tokyo, Silicon Valley, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts last restrictions on Canadian beef, 16 years after BSE
Japan has lifted its remaining trade restrictions on Canadian beef, 16 years after the discovery of a case of BSE in Alberta. News that Japan — Canada’s third largest agricultural trade ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s domestic demand ‘solid’ despite trade war: Motegi
"The fundamentals of domestic demand, which accounts for the majority of the Japanese economy, are solid," Toshimitsu Motegi told Nikkei in an interview. In its latest monthly economic report ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe mulling visit to Iran as early as mid-June: NHK
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering a visit to Iran as early as mid-June, NHK national television said on Friday, the first such trip in four decades, as global concern ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Japan halts direct sales of Huawei devices
Amazon Japan told Nikkei that it is taking steps to ensure shoppers will not experience problems with the products they purchase. Amazon appears to be responding to Washington's restrictions ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips on fear of escalating U.S.-China tensions
TOKYO, May 24 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped on Friday, as concerns about escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade and technology firms sapped investor appetite ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei dips as U.S.-China tensions escalate
TOKYO, May 24 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average dipped on Friday as escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade and technology firms weighed on investor appetite. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei partners Chinese news portal to boost tech coverage
a joint venture launched by Nikkei and its affiliate the Financial Times. The Japanese media group will publish articles about Chinese startups from the Japanese version of 36Kr on its electronic ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte to meet Abe in Nikkei gab
During the pre-departure briefing of the executive chief for his trip to Japan, Montealegre said the two leaders will hold the meeting ahead of the 25th Nikkei Conference on the Future of Asia. It ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka adjusting to clay on time for French Open
PARIS (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka believes she is finally getting to grips with claycourt tennis as she is about to start her first grand slam as the top seed at this year’s French Open. The world ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka sets sights on ‘cool’ Grand Slam sweep
Osaka arrives in Paris having not reached a final since her ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s key inflation gauge hits three-year high, offers little respite for BOJ
TOKYO (Reuters) - An inflation gauge closely watched by the Bank of Japan accelerated at its fastest pace in almost three years as some retailers passed on rising costs to households, a positive sign ... ( read original story ...)