U.S. tariffs on heavy trucks and buses come into effect
Tokyo/Washington – Fresh U.S. tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks took effect Saturday, raising the levy…
U.S. and Japan finance chiefs hold first meet as Nikkei passes 50,000 mark
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in his first in-person meeting with new Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Monday…
Rate increase in Japan less likely following Ishiba’s resignation
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation could worsen political turmoil in Japan and tie the hands of the Bank…
U.S. tariffs still spell big pain for Japan’s small automakers
U.S. President Donald Trump gave Japanese automakers some relief by cutting his high U.S. tariffs on their vehicles,…
Japanese stocks tipped to extend record rally after trade deal
Japanese stocks are poised to extend their bull run into next year, a survey shows, as a U.S.…
Tokyo stocks hit a fourth all-time high in six trading days
Tokyo stocks reached all-time highs for a second consecutive day and for the fourth time in six trading…