Japan to open up Apple- and Google-dominated phone apps to competition
TOKYO Japan plans to stoke competition in smartphone app payments, dominated by Apple and Google, by banning major
1970-01-01 08:00
Sojitz Cancels Hokkaido Wind Project on Costs, Local Objections
Japanese trading company Sojitz Corp. canceled its plan to build a wind power plant in Hokkaido, amid soaring
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Japan is rethinking its rape laws and raising the age of consent from 13
Japan is finally changing its age of consent and definition of rape, after previous attempts were blocked by government inertia and opponents who deemed the amendments unnecessary.
1970-01-01 08:00
BOJ to weigh pros and cons of its tool-kit in review -governor
By Leika Kihara TOKYO The Bank of Japan will scrutinise the effects and side-effects of its unconventional monetary
1970-01-01 08:00
Stand-Pat BOJ to Embolden Yen Bears, Stoke More Stock Gains
The Bank of Japan’s decision to stick with ultra-low rates looks set to pummel the yen and bolster
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan hopes to shore up Philippines' defence amid Taiwan conflict fears
By Tim Kelly, Sakura Murakami and Yukiko Toyoda TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is preparing military aid for the Philippines to help
1970-01-01 08:00
US, Japan, Philippines Agree to Bolster Defense Cooperation
The national security advisers of the US, Japan and the Philippines agreed to bolster defense cooperation at the
1970-01-01 08:00
Ueda Holds Stimulus as BOJ Continues to Sidestep Tightening Wave
The Bank of Japan continued to defy global central bank trends by sticking with stimulus as it waits
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan to give Toyota $841 million support for domestic EV battery output
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan will give Toyota up to $841 million in subsidies for the automaker's investment in domestic production of
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan Premier Kishida Cools Speculation for Early Election
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he’s not thinking of dissolving parliament during the current session, cooling speculation
1970-01-01 08:00
Yen Strengthens From Seven-Month Low as Traders Ready for BOJ
The yen recovered from a seven-month low against the dollar as traders weighed a pull back in US
1970-01-01 08:00