Asian shares rise as Japan politics weigh on yen
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo closing higher after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's decision ...
Friday, August 7, 2026
Tag: Japan
A ‘real’ movie fights back in anime-ruled Japan
Tokyo (AFP) - Pensioner Shizue Kato didn't fancy the new "Demon Slayer" anime blockbuster and instead watched "Kokuho", a rare ...
Trump signs order to lower US tariffs on Japan autos to 15%
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday to lower tariffs on Japanese autos, as Washington moves ...
Trump signs order to lower US tariffs on Japan autos to 15%
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday to lower tariffs on Japanese autos, as Washington moves ...
Suntory CEO quits over Japan drugs probe
Tokyo (AFP) - One of Japan's best-known business people has resigned as CEO of beverage giant Suntory after police raided ...
Japan’s long-term borrowing costs, gold hit record highs
Hong Kong (AFP) - A global bond selloff extended into Asia on Wednesday with yields in Japan hitting record levels, ...
Suntory CEO quits over Japan drugs probe
Tokyo (AFP) - One of Japan's best-known business people has resigned as CEO of beverage giant Suntory after police raided ...
Japan pledges $68 billion investment in India
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan pledged Friday to invest $68 billion in India during a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...
Modi says India, Japan to ‘shape the Asian century’
Tokyo (AFP) - India and Japan will "shape the Asian Century", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday, on a visit ...
Japan seeks record defence budget, to triple drone spending
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's defence ministry is aiming for a major boost to its drone arsenal as part of another ...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.