- November 21st, 2024
The arrest of an American tourist for defacing a revered Tokyo shrine has highlighted a growing challenge for Japan, a country renowned for its politeness and reverence for tradition, now grappling with a surge in foreign tourists who sometimes disregard...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has added South Korea to its "monitoring list" of trading partners, scrutinizing their foreign exchange practices amid broader concerns regarding currency manipulation and international trade fairness. This latest move comes as part of the...
Japan’s economy managed to post a modest annual growth rate of 0.9% for the July-September period, as consumer spending held steady, government data revealed on Friday. Despite global economic uncertainties and domestic challenges, the world’s fourth-largest economy recorded a 0.2%...
In a landmark step for Japan's defense technology and artificial intelligence research, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is preparing for the first flight of a pioneering unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with artificial intelligence (AI). This experimental aircraft, referred to as...
Japan’s automotive industry into the spotlight, Nissan Motor Co. finds itself battling significant challenges as a recent, steep decline in performance has attracted the attention of prominent activist investor Effissimo Capital Management Pte. The Singapore-based hedge fund, known for aggressively...
In a sweeping move to bolster Japan’s technology sectors, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged an unprecedented $65 billion in public aid to the nation’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries. The funding plan, which targets strategic expansion through fiscal 2030,...
The incident has sparked discussions around Japan's maritime safety and military readiness, with recovery and investigation efforts ongoing. On Japan's southwestern coast, a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) minesweeper, the Ukushima, sank on Monday after an onboard fire broke out...
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been voted back into office by Japanese lawmakers despite losing his coalition’s majority in the recent lower house election. The vote, held on Monday, November 11, ensures Ishiba remains at Japan’s helm, but his...
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan is expected to face a pivotal vote in parliament today, a process that will likely affirm his position as the nation’s leader. However, Ishiba’s control over the government remains tenuous following an unexpected setback...
Japanese investors made a significant pivot in their European bond investments this September, buying the largest volume of German sovereign debt in over five years while simultaneously selling French bonds for the fifth consecutive month. This shift underscores Japan’s mounting...
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