Student scores in high-income countries hit a low point, test shows
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging…
Japan’s ex-defense chief urges Takaichi to act tougher against US sanctions on ICC
TOKYO (AP) — A former Japanese defense minister on Friday described a U.S. decision to sanction the International…
A Mayor’s Quest To Bring Pandas From China To Hawaiʻi
When Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi decided he wanted pandas at the Honolulu Zoo, he approached the Chinese Consulate-General…
Japan space agency’s reusable rocket lands safely in first test flight
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Dollar firms after strong U.S. jobs data, pushes yen through 160 level
The yen tested the 160 barrier on Friday, prompting pushback from Japanese officials, while the U.S. dollar is…
Japan awakens to radio exercise tradition
TOKYO (AP) — This is how Japan wakes up. It’s called Radio Taiso — Exercise Radio in English…
Japan’s exports expand 11.7% in March on brisk demand, higher prices
File photo: The Japanese national flag flies in front of the container pier in the Tokyo port. Toshifumi…
Countries face energy triage as the Iran war escalates
BANGKOK (AP) — The escalating war with Iran is pushing parts of the world into energy triage, forcing…
Japanese economy ekes out growth in the last quarter as exports slip
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy expanded at an anemic 0.2% annual pace in the last quarter, the government…
Japan’s economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations
Pedestrians stand in front of an electronic quotation board displaying the numbers of the Nikkei Stock Average on…
Japan’s last pair of pandas have arrived back in China
BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s last pair of pandas have returned to China, leaving Japan without the lovable bears…
Yen strength from intervention risk keeps dollar in check
The yen held firm on Tuesday as traders remained on alert to the prospect of a coordinated currency…