Australia and Japan markets climb, looking past Iran war escalation fears

This comes as investors took in strong earnings stateside, looking past weaker-than-expected economic data and threats of ...

History of Japan's intervention in currency markets

Japan's yen rebounded sharply against the U.S. dollar on Thursday after authorities intervened to prop up the embattled ...

Japan Confirms Hormuz Transit as Iran Talks Continue, PM Says

Japan’s prime minister confirmed that a ship linked to the country has transited the Strait of Hormuz, as Tokyo continues to ...

Japan’s prime minister launches a panel to review her country’s defense policies as threats escalate

Japan’s prime minister has inaugurated a panel tasked with reviewing her country’s security and defense policies as tensions ...

Japan's factory activity growth hits 4-year high on stockpiling, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity grew at its strongest pace in over four years in April, as companies ramped up production and ...
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Philippines, Japan forge energy cooperation amid global crisis

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation on energy security and accelerate the transition ...

I traveled the world as a flight attendant. I wanted a quieter life — now I run a bakery in rural Japan.

Rei Onoda bought a $50,000 abandoned home in rural Japan while pregnant — she and her husband quit their jobs.

Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator

The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff members claim.