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POLITICSAug 3US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources sayThe US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice. In the notice sent to some congressional committees late last week, the State Department said it ‌planned to close its posts in St George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; and Winnipeg, Canada. The people familiar with the notice spoke on condition of anonymity because...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 3U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.NPR News
BUSINESSAug 3Why the U.S. stepped in after decades to prop up Japan's yen — and what's at stakeWashington's decision to join Japan in supporting the battered yen has prompted questions over what motivated the rare coordinated intervention.CNBC
POLITICSAug 3Trump says U.S. support for Japanese yen a 'signal of friendship'President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that the United States had intervened jointly with Japan to support the yen, calling the move a "signal of friendship" that would…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 3U.S., Japan confirm coordinated yen intervention, signal readiness for moreJapan's finance ministry said Monday it conducted a coordinated yen-buying intervention with the U.S. Treasury on Friday.CNBC
MILITARYJul 24Why Japan’s fighter jet future looks ‘more optimistic’ with Canada’s entryCanada’s decision to take a role in the next-generation Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has eased Japan’s fears over its fighter jet future, while Germany is also reported to be exploring whether it could join the project that also involves Britain and Italy. The moves could give fresh momentum to GCAP, a programme to develop a next-generation fighter that Japan sees as critical to replacing its ageing F-2 fleet and avoiding a gap in its air defences, analysts say. Tokyo has been frustrated...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 22Canada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter jet projectCanada has been given a front-row seat to a British-Italian-Japanese effort to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft, allowing Ottawa to diversify its defence partnerships as the US and China vie for an edge in future air power. In London on Tuesday, Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty joined his British, Italian and Japanese counterparts – Wes Streeting, Guido Crosetto and Shinjiro Koizumi – to sign Canada up as an observer of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). It marks the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 22Asian equities diverge amid oil rally and Japan trade deficit; U.S. futures dip ahead of key tech earningsAsian equities showed divergent trends, influenced by an oil rally and Japan's trade deficit, while U.S. futures experienced a dip in anticipation of key technology earnings reports. These are current market movements and factors.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 17Asia markets bleed: Japan's Nikkei triggers broad tech retreat after U.S. chip slumpAsian markets are experiencing significant declines, with Japan's Nikkei index leading a broad retreat in the tech sector. This downturn follows a slump in the U.S. chip market.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 17White House prompter operator investigated for prediction market bets | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA White House prompter operator is reportedly under investigation for making bets on prediction markets. This concerns potential ethical violations by a government employee.asahi.com · Japan
BUSINESSJul 16Mexico in Numbers: How Mexico overtook Canada, Japan and China as top exporter to the USThis week's installment of Mexico in Numbers tracks how Mexico overtook Canada, Japan and China over three decades to become the top exporter to the US, reshaping North American trade. The post Mexico in Numbers: How Mexico overtook Canada, Japan and China as top exporter to the US appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BUSINESSJul 14Alcoa approves development of Australia gallium project with U.S., Japan, Australia backingAlcoa has approved the development of a gallium project in Australia, with support from the U.S., Japan, and Australia. This signals a new international business and resource development initiative.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 14President Sheinbaum welcomes Japanese business leaders to Mexico, eyeing closer trade tiesBusinesses represented included Honda, All Nippon Airways, Toyota, Panasonic, Mazda and Nissan — a heavyweight lineup that illustrates why mutual trade is so important to both countries. The post President Sheinbaum welcomes Japanese business leaders to Mexico, eyeing closer trade ties appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
POLITICSJul 14Japan watching 'with concern' U.S. campaign to disable ICCJapan is "watching closely with concern" a campaign by its close ally the United States to use diplomatic pressure to disable the International Criminal Court's ability to operate,…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 9Trump says 'Islamic Republic of Japan' fired missiles at U.S. aircraft carrierU.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said "the Islamic Republic of Japan" fired missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier, apparently confusing longtime ally Japan with Iran. Trump made…Japan Today
BUSINESSJul 1Japan’s FX chief flags contact with U.S., intervention impactMimura's remarks indicate that he continues to see intervention as a useful tool to stem excessive moves in the currency market.japantimes · japan
BUSINESSJun 28Canada , Japan consider critical minerals joint stockpiling in hunt for China alternativesCanada and Japan are considering joint stockpiling of critical minerals as they seek alternatives to China for supply. This initiative aims to strengthen supply chain resilience and strategic resource management between the two nations.mining.com · Canada
POLITICSJun 27Japanese internment survivors , faith leaders demand closure of South Texas ICE detention centerSurvivors of Japanese internment and faith leaders are calling for the closure of an ICE detention center in South Texas. This represents a demand for policy change based on human rights concerns.click2houston.com · United States
MILITARYJun 19Japan’s GCAP push signals a new security role beyond the U.S. allianceThe renewed GCAP backing comes less than a week after the apparent failure of the Future Combat Air System — a program led by France, Germany and later Spain.japantimes · japan
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