Backlash in Japan over Fukuoka officials’ costly overseas ‘research trips’
Officials in Japan’s southwestern prefecture of Fukuoka are facing growing scrutiny over a series of overseas “research trips”…
Can Japan regain shipbuilding might with US$6.3 billion funding plan?
Japan is forging ahead with an investment plan that could see as much as 1 trillion yen (US$6.3…
Japan’s Takaichi pushes to scrap food tax, ignoring economists’ warnings
When Sanae Takaichi strode into her first press conference as Japan’s reappointed prime minister on Wednesday, she delivered…
Japan’s populist debt-fuelled spending plan alarms economists
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced opposition questioning for the first time since unveiling her 21.3 trillion yen…
Japan’s exports and imports grow in September despite Trump’s tariffs
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data Wednesday, on robust shipments to…
Yen drops after Takaichi elected as Japan PM, dollar firms
By Hannah Lang NEW YORK (Reuters) -The yen eased to a one-week low on Tuesday after hardline conservative…
Japan’s market boom to continue despite political uncertainty: Fidelity
Japan’s stock market is expected to extend its rally if the next government continues efforts to boost economic…
Japan says economy recovering but US tariff impact seen in auto sector
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s government said on Monday that the economy was recovering moderately but that impact from U.S.…