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MILITARYAug 28U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.NPR News
BUSINESSAug 26Japan leads global equity risk premium as U.S. stocks offer the lowest among major marketsJapan currently leads the global equity risk premium, while U.S. stocks are noted for offering the lowest premium among major markets. This indicates varying investment attractiveness across global economies.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 24Japanese bond auctions could put pressure on U.S. TreasuriesUpcoming Japanese bond auctions could potentially exert pressure on U.S. Treasury markets. This indicates a possible shift in global financial dynamics with implications for interest rates and investment.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 24Japan vows support for U.S.-sanctioned ICC head amid criticism of responseThe Japanese government on Monday said it intends to provide any necessary support to International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane after she was sanctioned by the United States,…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 19Japan says U.S. sanctions on ICC, President Akane 'very unfortunate'Japan's foreign ‌ministry said on Wednesday that U.S. sanctions on the ‌International Criminal ⁠Court and ⁠its ⁠president, Judge Tomoko ‌Akane, were "very unfortunate." In ⁠a statement, ⁠the ministry…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 19Japan says U.S. sanctions on ICC, President Akane 'very unfortunate'Japan's foreign ‌ministry said on Wednesday that U.S. sanctions on the ‌International Criminal ⁠Court and ⁠its ⁠president, Judge Tomoko ‌Akane, were "very unfortunate." In ⁠a statement, ⁠the ministry…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 14El Jalapeño: Mexico and Japan to collaborate on new sargassum-themed restaurant chainWith tons of sargassum washing up on Mexico's Caribbean beaches daily, the nation has partnered with Japan on a tasty new restaurant concept. The post El Jalapeño: Mexico and Japan to collaborate on new sargassum-themed restaurant chain appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BUSINESSAug 13NextEra enters deal with U.S., Japanese governments to fund up to 10 GW of gas-powered generationNextEra has reached an agreement with the U.S. and Japanese governments to fund up to 10 GW of gas-powered generation. This deal signifies a notable international collaboration in energy infrastructure.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 12Why the historic U.S.-Japan intervention has failed to halt the yen’s slideThe Japanese yen has erased about half of the gains from an unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention less than two weeks ago.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 7Seaweed diplomacy: Mexico and Japan to tackle sargassum crisis in new joint programMexico and Japan are teaming up to fight the sargassum invasion choking Caribbean beaches — deploying robotics, satellite monitoring and new tech to turn seaweed into opportunity. The post Seaweed diplomacy: Mexico and Japan to tackle sargassum crisis in new joint program appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BUSINESSAug 7A 'weaponized' yen: How the U.S.-Japan intervention may reshape global currency marketsThe unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention to support the yen may end up shaping market behavior.CNBC
WORLDAug 6U.S.-based Japanese doctor convicted of vandalizing shrine, templeA Japanese court on Thursday sentenced a Japanese doctor based in the United States to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for defacing a temple and…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 4U.S. to close consulates in Canada, Japan (Nagoya) and Indonesia, sources sayThe U.S. 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…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 4US weighs closure of five consulates in Canada , Japan , Indonesia , Cameroon and Grenada in diplomatic downsizing , sources saySources indicate that the United States is considering closing five consulates across various countries as part of a diplomatic downsizing effort.shanghaisun.com · China
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