President Trump announces trade deal with Japan, lowers tariff to 15%
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax…
Stocks mixed with trade and earnings in focus; Tokyo reopens with gains
This week sees the release of earnings from some big-name US firms including Coca-Cola, Tesla and Intel (ANTHONY…
Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s rapidly diminishing PM
Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty gritty of policy and making military models, but his dream job as Japanese…
Australia’s $4 trillion superannuation sector exposed to ‘devastating’ bond market run
Millions of Australians in or approaching retirement are potentially exposed to enormous financial insecurity. The insecurity is connected…
Japan rice prices double, raising pressure on PM
Rice prices in Japan soared 99.2 percent in June year-on-year, official data showed Friday, piling further pressure on…
Asian markets on course to end week on a positive note
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a tough weekend elections that polls suggest could see his ruling coalition…
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against Bolsonaro
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its…
As Trump struggles to secure trade deals, has Beijing’s hand been strengthened?
The United States failed this week to reach a tariff deal with Japan, a key Pacific Rim ally,…