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Trump says Japan will invest $550 billion in US at his direction. It may not be a sure thing
President Donald Trump is bragging that Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, $550 billion to invest in the ...
Asian shares rise, buoyed by expectation of more trade pacts after US-Japan tariff deal
Asian shares are higher, buoyed by optimism that the U.S.-Japan tariff agreement will be followed by more trade deals ...
Why Japanese autos might become more attractive to U.S. customers
Some auto analysts say Japanese companies may benefit more than their rivals for now.
Japanese leader Ishiba vows to remain despite speculation, says he will focus on new US trade deal
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-U.S. tariff ...
Japanese, Hong Kong shares fall Friday
Hong Kong stocks fell, with the Hang Seng Index Hang Seng Index down 1.1% at 25,388.35, while Japan's Nikkei 225 Index NIKKEI 225 Index weakened 0.9% to 41,456.23. Supported by world-class markets ...
Japanese leader joins regional allies in skipping NATO summit
Japan said on Monday its Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has cancelled plans to attend this week's NATO summit, joining other Indo-Pacific countries in saying that their leaders will not attend and ...
What Experts Think About the Japanese Walking Trend
While its name is derived from research conducted in Japan, this style of workout—known as interval walking—is popular around ...
Why a 'mini Trump' is breaking through in Japan
The right-wing populist party Sanseito made big strides in parliamentary elections in Japan, capitalizing on concerns about the economy, immigration and overtourism.