Leading Japan lawmaker seeks Trump meeting during New York visit, NHK reports
By Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) – A senior figure in Japan’s ruling party will travel to New York next week and is seeking a meeting with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, according…
Japan price pressures mount as firms ditch ‘deflation’ model, says BOJ official
By Leika Kihara TOKYO -Japan may see inflationary pressure build as more companies shift away from a business model that worked under a prolonged period of deflation, Bank of Japan board member…
Japan May consumer confidence improves for 2nd month
TOKYO – Japan’s consumer confidence index rose in May for a second straight month, the government said on Tuesday, as households enjoyed the first restriction-free spring holiday season since before the COVID-19…
Japan govt drops timeframe for budget balancing target
By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO – Japan’s government made no mention of a timeframe for balancing the primary budget in its draft mid-year annual long-term economic policy roadmap, two government…
Japan to ‘drastically strengthen’ military capability – draft
By Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO – Japan aims to “drastically strengthen” its military capabilities, according to an economic policy draft seen by Reuters, as officials worry that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could prompt…
Japan Apr factory output seen posting first fall in 3 months on China lockdown – Reuters poll
TOKYO – Japan’s factory output likely fell in April for the first time in three months as some manufacturers took a hit from strict COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and other industrial centres…
BOJ Kuroda says Japan inflation to stay around 2% for a year
TOKYO – Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Friday the country’s core consumer inflation will likely remain around the central bank’s 2% target for 12 months unless energy prices…
Japan to urge moving ahead with ‘green’ GDP indicator – draft
By Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO – Japan plans to call for moving ahead with a new “green” gross domestic product (GDP) indicator that will reflect the country’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions,…
Russian And Chinese Bombers Buzz Past Japan As Biden Visits Tokyo
Russian And Chinese Bombers Buzz Past Japan As Biden Visits Tokyo Philip Lenczycki on May 24, 2022 Chinese and Russian bombers conducted joint military operations along Japan’s coast as President Joe Biden…
Japan maintains economic assessment in May report
TOKYO – Japan kept the overall view on its economy unchanged in May, saying it showed signs of improvement and removing a reference to the coronavirus in its headline assessment for the…
Behind the scenes in Japan, a welcome for Biden’s defence of Taiwan
By Tim Kelly TOKYO – For Japan, U.S. President Joe Biden’s comment he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan signalled no formal change in policy. But behind the scenes…
U.S. President Biden supports Japan becoming permanent member of the U.N. Security Council
TOKYO – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that he supports Japan becoming a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, NHK public television said on Monday. Calls have been rising…
U.S., Japan, Australia, and India to launch tracking system to monitor illegal fishing by China- FT
(Reuters) – U.S., Japan, Australia, and India will unveil a maritime initiative at the Quad summit in Tokyo to curb illegal fishing in the Indo-Pacific, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing…
China’s Most Powerful Bombers Buzz US Military Bases In Japan
China’s Most Powerful Bombers Buzz US Military Bases In Japan Philip Lenczycki on May 20, 2022 China’s most powerful bombers circled U.S. military bases in Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday, according to Chinese…
Japan, Europe tread different paths as G7 warns of inflation risks
By Leika Kihara and Francesco Canepa KOENIGSWINTER, Germany – Having long trod a similar path in tackling low inflation, Japan and Europe now appear to be taking contrasting approaches to monetary policy…
Renault boss Luca de Meo could return to Japan in June – source
(Reuters) – The head of French carmaker Renault could return to Japan in June for the second time in two months, a source close to the matter told Reuters, a sign of…
Japan PM says important to keep close ties with overseas FX authorities – Nikkei interview
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said it was important for Japan to maintain close ties with overseas currency authorities, in an exclusive interview with Nikkei newspaper published on Friday. “Rapid…
Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors unveil light EVs for Japan
By Satoshi Sugiyama KURASHIKI, Japan – Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors Corp and Nissan Motor Co unveiled their first jointly developed light electric vehicles (EVs), aiming to draw more Japanese drivers to battery-powered cars…
Japan set to allow foreign Toshiba bids if they comply with security rules
By Tim Kelly and Kaori Kaneko TOKYO – Japan will not block foreign investors from buying industrial giants such as Toshiba Corp provided they comply with rules that govern the handling of…
Japan April consumer inflation seen exceeding central bank’s 2% goal: Reuters poll
By Leika Kihara TOKYO – Japan’s core consumer inflation in April is expected be slightly higher than the central bank’s 2% target, hitting a seven-year peak as sharp climbs in fuel and…
Japan to take time phasing out Russian oil imports, says PM Kishida
TOKYO – Japan will take time to phase out Russian oil imports after agreeing on a ban with other Group of Seven (G7) nations to counter Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister…
Japan PM Kishida arranging to join Shangri-La Dialogue security summit -Nikkei
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is arranging his attendance at the Shangri-La Dialogue Asian security summit in Singapore on June 10-12 to foster an understanding of Japan’s defence buildup, Nikkei…
Chinese carrier sails through waters near Okinawa, Japan says
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO – Eight Chinese naval vessels, including an aircraft carrier, passed between islands in Japan’s southern Okinawa chain on Monday, Japan’s defence ministry said in a news release. The…
BOJ says fuel, food-driven gains to keep propping up Japan inflation
TOKYO – Japan’s consumer inflation will continue to face upward pressure later this year from rising electricity bills and food prices, as the recent surge in commodity prices hits the economy with…
Vietnam, Japan agree to boost trade, security ties
By Khanh Vu and Elaine Lies HANOI – Japan and Vietnam agreed on Sunday to boost economic and security ties while calling for an end to the war in Ukraine, Japanese Prime…
Bank of Japan vows limitless defence of yield target
SINGAPORE – The Bank of Japan on Thursday maintained its massive stimulus programme and a pledge to keep interest rates low, reinforcing its resolve to support a fragile economy. The central bank…
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