North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles, Warns US on Drills
North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles Thursday in its first such launch in about two months, which
2023-06-16 07:58
Japan emperor says engagement with global south is key ahead of Indonesia trip
By Sakura Murakami TOKYO Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday said working with developing countries will be key to
2023-06-15 20:17
Why Japanese Prime Minister Kishida may call a snap election soon
By Elaine Lies TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is thought increasingly likely to call a snap election,
2023-06-14 14:17
Japan military member arrested after fatal shooting -defence ministry
TOKYO An 18-year-old Japanese soldier was arrested on Wednesday after two people were killed and one injured in
2023-06-14 13:59
Gifu: Two soldiers dead in Japan military facility shooting
Police have arrested an 18-year-old recruit who opened fire at his colleagues during a drill.
2023-06-14 13:18
Two dead after Japanese cadet opens fire on colleagues at shooting range, military says
Two people were killed Wednesday after a cadet allegedly opened fire on members of his own unit at a military training center in central Japan, the country's Ground Self-Defense Force (SDF) has told CNN.
2023-06-14 12:49
Goldman Bumps Up Japan Price Forecasts to Widen Gap With BOJ
Goldman Sachs pushed up its inflation projections for Japan, driving them further above the central bank’s forecasts and
2023-06-14 10:52
Upstart Japan Party Sees Coalition ‘Cold War’ Delaying Election
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is unlikely to call an election next month, but will probably delay it
2023-06-14 10:27
Asia Stocks Primed to Rise on Policy Rates Outlook: Markets Wrap
Asian equities were poised to climb as traders bet that slowing US inflation had minimized any risk of
2023-06-14 07:52
Japan's Kishida to unveil new child care plan amid election rumours
By Takaya Yamaguchi and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to unveil on Tuesday
2023-06-13 13:19
Ex-Deputy Governor Sees No BOJ Normalization in Coming Months
The Bank of Japan is likely to stick with rock bottom interest rates in the near future including
2023-06-12 10:20
BOJ’s Ueda Likely to Hold With Bond Market on His Side For Now
A less-distorted bond market, continued weakness in wages and the threat of an early election are among the
2023-06-12 08:23