Japan

Trump announces ‘big progress’ in trade talks with Japan after his 24% reciprocal tariff decision

Trump has suspended for 90 days so-called reciprocal tariffs on a slew of countries, including Japan which faced a further 24 percent, but imposed them on China

Japan records global trade deficit of $37 bn but a $63 bn surplus with US amid ‘fairness’ talks with Trump

Japan recorded a trade deficit of $37 billion for the fiscal year, while its surplus with the United States grew to $63 billion. Export growth continued despite tariff tensions and higher import costs due to a weaker yen which can drop its value

Trump to meet Japan's trade negotiator to discuss tariffs amid tensions with China

Japan has been hit with 24 per cent levies on its exports to the United States although these rates have, like most of Trump's tariffs, been paused for 90 days. But a 10 per cent universal rate remains in place as does a 25% duty for cars, a mainstay of Japan's export-reliant economy

After EU, US & India, Japan takes action over Google playing favourites with Chrome, Google Search

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) found that Google had engaged in practices that restricted competition by requiring at least six Android device makers to give preferential treatment to Google Search and the Chrome browser since at least July 2020

Japan’s minesweepers to visit Cambodia port upgraded by China the same day as Xi visits the country

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said the port call by the Japanese ships will help Cambodia to have a naval port that is open and transparent, as he noted concern about China's growing move to secure overseas outposts to expand its military activity

Japan built a 3D-printed train station in just 6 hours: Is this the future of public infrastructure?

In a global first, Japan’s JR West has constructed a fully functional train station using 3D printing technology — completing the project in under six hours. Built in Arida, Wakayama Prefecture, the new Hatsushima Station features speed, durability and seismic resilience, offering a promising solution to rural infrastructure needs amid labour shortages and rising construction costs

FirstUp: Nirmala Sitharaman in UK, News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2025 begins... Big news today

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is in the United Kingdom today for a series of high-level bilateral meetings. While in the UK, she will also attend the 13th Ministerial round of the India–UK Economic and Financial Dialogue. Meanwhile, the fifth edition of CNN-News18’s event, the Rising Bharat Summit 2025, begins today. The summit will feature more than 75 sessions and a host of key speakers, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Does Japan not have enough rice? Why is it dipping into its reserves?

In Japan, rice is everything. From sushi to sweets, the staple is part of every meal. However, prices have been rising steadily – doubling from last year because of a shortage. Now in a rare move, the Japanese government is tapping into its emergency reserves

Trump's tariffs tank Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei falls 3.4% & Hong Kong stocks fall 2%

Asian nations have been hit worst from US President Donald Trump's tariffs, with 34% tariffs being imposed on China, 46% on Vietnam, 26% on India, and 26% on South Korea

China looks up to India, Japan & South Korea to meet Trump’s tariff challenge

Ahead of the rollout of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, China has reached out to fellow Asian countries in an apparent bid to create partnerships to minimise the fallout from tariffs