Japan's core inflation slows below 3% for first time in over a year
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's core inflation in September slowed below the 3% threshold for the
2023-10-20 11:21
Japan gives $80 million subsidy to moon exploration startup ispace
TOKYO Japan will provide a 12 billion yen ($80 million) subsidy for moon exploration startup ispace, industry minister
2023-10-20 10:52
China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says
Beijing now possesses some 500 operational nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report says.
2023-10-20 07:57
Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov Vows Support for North Korea
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed support for North Korea’s policies in a speech commemorating the 75th anniversary
2023-10-19 15:52
Japan's cabinet to approve economic package on Nov 2
TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet is set to approve a scheduled economic stimulus package on Nov.
2023-10-19 15:27
Philippine Military Boosting US, Japan Ties Amid China Row
The Philippines is pushing to bolster defense ties with the US and Japan amid the Southeast Asian nation’s
2023-10-19 14:21
GM and Honda team up on autonomous ride service for Japan
General Motors and Honda, along with Cruise — GM's autonomous driving subsidiary — have agreed to create a driverless ride-hailing company in Japan. The company will use the Cruise Origin autonomous vehicle to give rides in Tokyo, Japan's largest city. The companies plan to begin providing services in 2026.
2023-10-19 12:27
Traders Brace for Big Swings in Yen Amid Intervention Threat
Options traders are preparing for turbulent yen trading. Fluctuations are likely to increase amid growing concerns the Japanese
2023-10-19 11:55
Honda to Start Self-Driving Taxi Service in Tokyo, CEO Says
Honda Motor Co. will start a self-driving taxi service in Tokyo in early 2026, in a move that
2023-10-19 11:28
BOJ to release quarterly report that may offer clues on wages
By Leika Kihara TOKYO The Bank of Japan will release a regional economic report on Thursday that may
2023-10-19 10:51
World's Only Negative-Rate Holdout May Stop by Year-End, Ex-BOJ Board Member Says
The Bank of Japan may scrap negative interest rates by the end of this year to adjust the
2023-10-19 10:29
Japan exports rise for the first time in three months
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO Japan's exports grew for the first time in three months in September, amid signs
2023-10-19 08:49