Shigeru Ishiba

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Faces Key Parliament Vote with Fragile Grip on Power After Election Setback

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 Yen (JPY)

Japanese Investors Shift Toward German Bonds Amid Concerns Over French Debt

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...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japan’s Parliament Set to Re-Elect Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Amid Political Shifts and Diplomatic Challenges

In a pivotal vote scheduled for Monday afternoon, Japan’s parliament is expected to re-elect Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister, even as the political landscape appears increasingly complex following a recent election setback. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner...
MEKO A-200

Canberra’s Crucial Decision: Australia Weighs Japan and Germany’s Bids in $11 Billion Warship Contract

Australia Narrows Down Bidders for $11 Billion Frigate Contract in Indo-Pacific Defense Push Australia has shortlisted two international defense giants for its ambitious AUD $11 billion (USD $7.24 billion) General Purpose Frigate (GPF) contract. The contract, part of Australia’s Project...
Asian Financial Markets

Asian Markets Surge Following US Fed Rate Cut; Investors Eye China’s Fiscal Moves

Asian equities saw a broad rally Friday, with stocks across Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China all advancing in response to a strong performance across US markets and a recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Following the Fed’s...
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

Successful Robotic Operation Removes Radioactive Debris from Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Decommissioning Journey

Japan’s arduous journey to decommission the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, a robotic device has successfully extracted a small piece of radioactive debris from the reactor site, the plant's operator TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) confirmed on Thursday, November 7. This...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japanese PM Ishiba Seeks Meeting with U.S. President-Elect Trump; Japan’s Concerns over Trade and Defense Costs

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is actively pursuing a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, planning a possible stopover in the United States following the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil, according to four individuals with knowledge of the arrangement. The...
Japan

Japanese Workers See Largest Salary Hike in 30 Years, Supporting Central Bank’s Recovery Plans and Potential Rate Hike

Japanese workers experienced their most substantial base salary increase in over three decades, strengthening the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) position that the nation’s economy remains on a recovery track. This momentum has prompted further speculation that the BOJ may increase...
Japan Conveyor Belt Road

Japan’s Conveyor Belt Road: Revolutionizing Cargo Transport Six Decades After the Bullet Train

Japan is set to launch an ambitious “conveyor belt road” project that could revolutionize cargo transportation between its capital, Tokyo, and Osaka. Six decades after Japan’s pioneering bullet train first bridged this bustling corridor, this latest innovation promises to alleviate...
Mount Fuji , Without Snow

Mount Fuji Sees First Snowfall After Longest-Ever Snowless Period in Japanese History

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has finally received its first snowfall of the season, marking the end of the mountain’s longest snow-free streak in recorded history. On Wednesday, November 6, photographs shared by local authorities and residents confirmed a thin layer...
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