Japan to attend NATO summit for first time TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he will attend this month’s NATO summit in Madrid,... Published 16 Jun, 2022 06:03am
World Japan’s Kishida may join NATO summit to discuss Ukraine crisis: Kyodo TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is leaning toward attending a summit of leaders from the North Atlantic... Published 04 Jun, 2022 12:47pm
World Japan PM Kishida says debate on capital gains tax still on TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday his government and ruling coalition continued to debate... Published 27 May, 2022 10:14am
World Quad leaders vow free and open Indo-Pacific, action on climate TOKYO: The four leaders of the “Quad” group of countries vowed on Tuesday to work together for a free and open... Published 24 May, 2022 10:33am
World US unveils Asia-Pacific trade framework, but questions remain TOKYO: US President Joe Biden launched a new Asia-Pacific trade initiative Monday in Tokyo, with 13 countries... Updated 24 May, 2022 09:21am
World Biden hails ‘good friend’ Kishida, says US fully committed to Japan’s defence TOKYO: President Joe Biden assured his “good friend” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan on Monday that the United... Published 23 May, 2022 10:01am
Markets Japan’s Kishida to work closely with BOJ on economic policy TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed on Monday to pull the economy out of COVID-19-induced doldrums by... Published 16 May, 2022 05:01pm
World Japan PM: Russia responsible over bilateral ties after entry ban TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he could not accept Moscow’s decision to ban him and... Published 04 May, 2022 09:11pm
World Pope, Japan PM, discuss hopes for nuclear-free world VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis and the prime minister of Japan, the only country to be hit by atomic bombs, met on... Published 04 May, 2022 07:32pm
World Japan PM agrees defence deal with Thailand BANGKOK: The leaders of Japan and Thailand announced a new defence agreement on Monday as well as plans to upgrade... Published 03 May, 2022 03:47am
World Japan unveils $48bn package to ease rising price pain TOKYO: Japan unveiled a $48.6-billion economic package on Tuesday that includes handouts for low-income families to... Published 27 Apr, 2022 05:19am
World Japan unveils $103bn relief package to combat rising prices TOKYO: Japan has prepared an emergency relief package worth $103 billion to cushion the economic blow from rising ... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 06:09pm
World Japan intensifies search for missing tour boat with 26 on board TOKYO: Japan’s coast guard used aircraft and patrol boats on Saturday to search for a tour boat with 26 people on... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Markets Asia Distillates: Gasoil cracks soar SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil surged to their strongest level in more than a month on ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Business & Finance Japan PM Kishida announces $42 billion investment in India MUMBAI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday announced a 5 trillion yen ($42 billion) investment in... Published 19 Mar, 2022 09:13pm
World Japan PM presses Modi for Indian ‘action’ on Ukraine NEW DELHI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged India’s Narendra Modi on Saturday to take a tougher line on... Updated 19 Mar, 2022 09:50pm
Markets Japan PM Kishida wants new BOJ head to work towards ending deflation TOKYO: Japan's next central bank governor should be someone who understands the need to work with the government in... Published 04 Mar, 2022 11:21am
World India says Quad meeting with Biden, others on Thursday NEW DELHI: Quad leaders US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Scott... Published 03 Mar, 2022 11:21am
World Japan willing to accept Ukrainian refugees: PM TOKYO: Japan will accept Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia's ongoing invasion, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said... Published 02 Mar, 2022 07:58pm
World Japan joins sanctions on Russian central bank, says 'Japan is with Ukraine' TOKYO: Japan will join the international sanctions on Russia's central bank by limiting transactions with it, Prime... Published 28 Feb, 2022 05:21pm
World Japan to accept J&J COVID vaccine for border entry next month TOKYO: Japan said on Thursday international travellers showing proof of a COVID-19 vaccination with the Johnson ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 03:10pm
World Japan PM Kishida to speak with Russia's Putin by phone as early as Thursday: Kyodo TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may hold a phone conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin as... Published 17 Feb, 2022 12:23pm
Markets Tokyo stocks close lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors grappled with fears Russia will invade Ukraine and fretted... Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:20am
World Japan PM to call Ukraine leader over invasion fears: media TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later Tuesday,... Published 15 Feb, 2022 10:11am
World Japan to consider early approval for Shionogi COVID pill, says PM Kishida TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday the government would consider granting conditional early... Published 07 Feb, 2022 10:43am
Markets Saudi Arabia will help stabilise oil market, Crown Prince tells Japanese PM TOKYO: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in a phone... Published 03 Feb, 2022 07:01pm
World Britain, Japan prepare Johnson-Kishida summit for mid-February TOKYO: Britain and Japan are preparing to hold a summit in Japan between prime ministers Boris Johnson and Fumio... Published 29 Jan, 2022 10:44am
World Biden, Japan's Kishida to discuss Asia security, Ukraine WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will discuss deterrence in the... Published 21 Jan, 2022 10:52am
World US, Japan leaders to talk Covid, security in virtual meet WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet virtually Friday to discuss... Published 17 Jan, 2022 09:54am
Business & Finance Japan PM sees no need to change FY2025 budget balancing target, for now TOKYO: Japan has no immediate need to change its key budget-balancing target for fiscal 2025, Prime Minister Fumio... Published 14 Jan, 2022 11:03am