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
World Japan PM pledges 2022 will be year of ‘summit diplomacy’ in New Year address TOKYO: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday he would refocus his efforts on foreign policy and... Published 01 Jan, 2022 12:59pm
World Japan PM to seek maiden US visit as early as Jan. 2022 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has given up his initial plan to visit US President Joe Biden this year due to... Published 17 Dec, 2021 11:35am
Sports Japan PM Kishida says he has no plan to visit Beijing Olympics TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he has no plan to attend the Winter Olympics in ... Published 16 Dec, 2021 10:02am