Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba plans to meet President-elect Donald Trump post-inauguration. The meeting aims to reinforce the bilateral alliance, despite differing views on its timing. The US-Japan alliance is crucial…
Tokyo's stock market is set to test new highs in 2025, fueled by economic recovery and wage growth. The yen's movements and the policies of the U.S. and Japanese central…
Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba hints at possible simultaneous elections for both houses amidst political challenges. The Japanese economy is projected to grow moderately in 2025, but concerns arise from potential…
The Nikkei stock index ended 2024 with a 19% increase, driven by strong corporate earnings and a weaker yen. The Nikkei began 2024 at around 33,000, reaching a record-closing high…
A man was fatally stabbed in Japan, while over 150 people were injured in a fireworks accident in India. In a shocking incident in Japan, a man was found stabbed outside…
Pokemon's new mobile app, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, has been downloaded over 60 million times since its release, generating $180 million in revenue. The game, developed by The Pokemon…
Nippon Steel has extended the closing period for its $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel to March 2025. The decision on the acquisition now rests with U.S. President Joe Biden.…
Japan's cabinet has approved a record defense budget of 8.7 trillion yen for 2025, marking the third year of its five-year military buildup. The budget includes 940 billion yen for…
Japan Airlines (JAL) recently experienced a cyberattack causing significant flight delays. Despite the disruption, JAL assured no customer information was leaked and no damage from computer viruses occurred. This incident…
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba assured Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Japan's unwavering support amid the ongoing conflict. Japan Airlines' network suffered a cyberattack, disrupting services, while Nippon Steel Corp.…