Nikkei Index Suffers as US Tariffs Spook Investors
Tokyo stocks plummeted due to fears over US tariffs, causing a significant drop in the…
Veteran Hiroki Totoki to Lead Sony as New CEO
Sony Group has announced a major management reshuffle, promoting Hiroki Totoki to CEO. The reshuffle…
SBI Shinsei Bank to Repay ¥100 Billion Government Bailout
SBI Shinsei Bank plans to repay ¥100 billion of government bailout funds by March end.…
Japan Mulls Residency Extension for Pregnant Foreign Workers
Japan is considering extending the residency limit for pregnant foreign workers to address labor shortages.…
BoJ Raises Interest Rates to 17-Year High
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised its interest rates to a 17-year high of…
Japan’s Record Exports Amid Trade Deficit and Tariff Threats
Japan's exports hit a record high of 107.9 trillion yen in 2024, despite a trade…
Japan, Australia Commit to Quad Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Japan and Australia's foreign ministers have agreed to continue their cooperation with the United States…
Bank of Japan Set to Hike Interest Rates Amid Global Uncertainty
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to raise interest rates to the highest level…
U.S.-Japan Tensions Rise Over Nixed Steel Deal
President Biden's block of Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel has sparked international concern. The…