China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says
Beijing now possesses some 500 operational nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report says.
2023-10-20 07:57
China Charges Japanese Executive Detained For Spying
A Japanese pharmaceutical company executive who was detained in Beijing on allegations of espionage has been formally charged,
2023-10-19 17:22
Japan's cabinet to approve economic package on Nov 2
TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet is set to approve a scheduled economic stimulus package on Nov.
2023-10-19 15:26
Greater Bay Airlines Plans First Mainland China Flights in 2024
Hong Kong-based Greater Bay Airlines Co. plans to expand its route network into mainland China next year, belatedly
2023-10-19 13:19
GM and Honda team up on autonomous ride service for Japan
General Motors and Honda, along with Cruise — GM's autonomous driving subsidiary — have agreed to create a driverless ride-hailing company in Japan. The company will use the Cruise Origin autonomous vehicle to give rides in Tokyo, Japan's largest city. The companies plan to begin providing services in 2026.
2023-10-19 12:19
Traders Brace for Big Swings in Yen Amid Intervention Threat
Options traders are preparing for turbulent yen trading. Fluctuations are likely to increase amid growing concerns the Japanese
2023-10-19 11:56
Philippine Military Plans Stronger US, Japan Ties Amid China Row
The Philippine military is pushing to bolster defense ties with the US and Japan amid the Southeast Asian
2023-10-19 11:18
Honda to Start Self-Driving Taxi Service in Tokyo, CEO Says
Honda Motor Co. will start a self-driving taxi service in Tokyo in early 2026, in a move that
2023-10-19 11:17
BOJ to release quarterly report that may offer clues on wages
By Leika Kihara TOKYO The Bank of Japan will release a regional economic report on Thursday that may
2023-10-19 10:49
Japan Exports Rise More Than Expected in Support for Recovery
Japan’s exports rose more than expected in September, supporting the nation’s moderate recovery from the pandemic. The value
2023-10-19 09:46
Japan exports rise for the first time in three months
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO Japan's exports grew for the first time in three months in September, amid signs
2023-10-19 08:49
BOJ Could End Negative Rates by Year-End, Ex-Board Member Says
The Bank of Japan may scrap negative interest rates by the end of this year to adjust the
2023-10-18 17:53