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Japan's Bridgestone more than halves value of bond offering to $350 million, say sources
Japan's Bridgestone has more than halved the value of a planned bond offering to around 50 billion yen ($350.56 million), two ...
South Korean media: Japan-US tariff talks provide 'reference material'
The Japan-US tariff talks are drawing attention in South Korea ahead of a scheduled visit to Washington next week by the country's finance and industry ministers.
Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here’s what to know
The Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of ...
Japan's exports expand in March as US tariffs feared to hit economy broadly
Japan's exports rose for a sixth straight month in March, data showed on Thursday, as the threat of sweeping U.S. tariffs ...
Japan Sinks Further Into Population Crisis
The world's fourth-largest economy also faces the twin threats of a steady decline in marriages and a rising proportion of elderly people. Nearly 30 percent of Japanese citizens are now 65 or older.
Japan prime minister cautions against major concessions in US trade talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday his country does not intend to make major concessions in its trade talks ...
Japan’s biggest Yakuza crime group pledges to end decade-long gang war
Japan’s largest Yakuza crime syndicate has pledged to end its longstanding war with a rival faction and refrain from causing ...
I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was amazing, but I could've easily avoided these 5 mistakes.
It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and ...
Why the yen is the wrong gambit in any US-Japan trade row
U.S. President Donald Trump's desire for a stronger yen against the dollar is almost certain to figure into trade ...