Japan has allocated 8.1 billion yen for fiscal 2025 to provide defense equipment to like-minded nations, a 60% increase from the previous year. The recipient nations under Japan's "official security…
Asian stock markets show mixed trends; Tokyo and China markets decline while Australia and Taiwan see gains. Nippon Steel's shares fall after U.S. President Joe Biden rejects its bid to…
In Trump's second term, Japan's role in Asia is expected to expand, despite not being a top priority for the U.S. President. Trump's focus will likely be on domestic issues…
Tesla reports a 1.1% drop in sales in 2024, marking its first annual decline in over a decade. Despite a 2.3% rise in Q4 sales, the company fell short of…
Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba pledged to address security, economic, and demographic issues in his New Year's address. Ishiba highlighted the need for cooperation with opposition parties and protection of national…
Nippon Steel Corp has pledged not to reduce output at U.S. Steel Corp's mills for a decade as part of its proposal to acquire the company. The proposal comes after…
Japan marked the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a disaster that claimed 500 lives and left a lasting impact. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba acknowledged the challenges ahead and…
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a critical year, needing to increase public support and navigate a minority government. Ishiba's key challenge is securing parliamentary approval for the state budget,…
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…
