Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Tag: Japan

APEC Summit: Yoon, Biden, and Kishida Gear Up for Talks on Regional Security

President Yoon Suk Yeol plans trilateral summits with U.S. and Japan during APEC to address North Korea and strengthen cooperation.

Japan Rejects UN Call for Female Succession: What’s Next for the Imperial Family?

The Japanese government has effectively rejected the United Nations' recommendation to allow women to succeed to the throne.

Japan Urges China to Lift Seafood Ban: What’s at Stake?

Japanese Prime Minister met Chinese Premier in Laos, discussing seafood imports and safety concerns for Japanese citizens.

Tokyo Stock Exchange to Stay Open Longer—What It Means for Investors!

Tokyo Stock Exchange will extend trading hours by 30 minutes, changing the closing time to 3:30 PM starting November 5.

Japan’s Startup Boom: How U.S.-China Tensions Are Fueling Foreign VC Investment

Foreign VC investments in Japanese startups surged 69% to $153.5 million in the first half of the year, driven by U.S.-China tensions.

Japan’s Rice Demand Soars for the First Time in a Decade – What’s Behind the Surge?

The demand for rice for consumption (excluding processed rice) from July 2023 to June 2024 is expected to be 7.02 million tons.

U.S. and Japan Stress Need for Stronger Ties with South Korea

U.S.-Japan foreign and defense ministers emphasized in their joint statement a product of the 2+2 meeting held in Tokyo.

KP.3 Variant Spreads in Japan: Is a New Pandemic Here?

The virus spreading in Japan is a new variant derived from the Omicron variant, known as KP.3 and the number of cases are rapidly increasing.

Russia Bans Entry for Top Japanese CEOs in Retaliation Move

Russian Foreign Ministry announced an indefinite entry ban for 13 business leaders of Japanese companies, including Toyota Motor Corporation.

U.S. Navy to Deploy Cutting-Edge F-35C Fighters and Ospreys in Japan – Here’s What It Means

The U.S. Navy plans to deploy the Osprey transport aircraft and the latest F-35C fighters this year at the Iwakuni U.S. military base.

Is Fukushima Really Safe? Latest Water Tests Reveal the Truth

The concentration of the radioactive isotope tritium in the waters near Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is below...

Japan’s Economic Stability Attracts Major Investor Confidence

The Nikkei 225 average stock price index (Nikkei index) continues to hit record highs. BlackRock, the world's largest asset...