Four workers hit and killed by train in Japan
Four people died in Japan on Thursday after being hit by a train, authorities said, in a country…
Tokyo opposes US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief Akane
Tokyo objected on Wednesday to sanctions imposed by the United States against International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko…
Tokyo opposes US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief Akane
Tokyo objected on Wednesday to sanctions imposed by the United States against International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko…
BLACKPINK’s Jennie tears up after wardrobe mishap at Osaka show
BLACKPINK member Jennie became emotional during her performance at Summer Sonic 2026 in Osaka on Sunday (Aug 16)…
Japan Q2 economy growth slower than expected, weaker spending and investment drag
Japan’s economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in April-June, government data showed on Monday, as lacklustre household spending…
Japan’s wholesale inflation stays hot, bolstering odds of September BOJ hike
Japan’s annual wholesale inflation remained elevated in July, data showed on Thursday, highlighting broadening price pressures and reinforcing…
China’s rare earth exports to Japan plunge 51pc for first half: Nikkei
Shipments of seven categories of controlled rare-earth materials from China to Japan plunged 51 percent year-on-year for the…
Japan’s executives call for FX stability as weak yen intensify import-cost pressure
Japanese executives are increasingly warning that currency swings and a persistently weak yen pose risks to the economy,…
Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism
As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate…
Typhoon Dolphin cancels Hong Kong flights to Okinawa, tour groups remain safe in hotels
Flight operations between Hong Kong and Okinawa have faced significant disruptions as Severe Typhoon Dolphin impacts the region.…
Japan’s economy minister offers sanguine view on inflation
Japan has seen only moderate rises in consumer prices so far with the pass-through of higher costs from…
Yen leaps, stocks and bonds drop as Japan confirms joint intervention with US
The yen leapt on Monday, while stocks and bonds fell after Tokyo confirmed a rare joint currency intervention…