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Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast
The growing list of major economies warning of weaker growth because of U.S. tariffs has a new member. The Bank of Japan said on Thursday…
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Markets Rise on Hints of Easing Trade Tensions
Markets rose on Friday, setting the stage for their fourth straight positive day, as investors continued to look for signs of easing trade…
Business
California overtakes Japan as fourth largest global economy
California's economy has overtaken that of the country of Japan, making the US state the fourth largest global economic force. Governor…
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U.S. Urges Japan and South Korea to Commit to Alaska L.N.G. Project
Officials in the United States are urging Japan and South Korea to make a formal commitment within the next few weeks to a $44 billion…
Fashion
How Fashion Brand Mizen Is Raising the Profile of Japan’s Kimono Textile Makers
TOKYO — Shunsuke Teranishi never set out to create a fashion brand. In fact, he refers to Mizen, the label that he designs and runs with…
Business
Official Star Wars Celebration Japan Merch Drops on Amazon: Here’s What’s Available to Buy Online
Star Wars The Black Series Action Figure Multipack This action figure set is inspired by the video game franchise, “Star Wars Jedi:…
Business
Asia: Markets boosted by ‘Big Progress’ in Japan tariff talks
Tokyo led stocks higher on Thursday (Apr 17) as optimism over Japan-US trade talks offset Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell’s warning…
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Trump, U.S. officials meet with first-in-line Japan on tariff relief
President Trump said Wednesday he met with a delegation from Japan to negotiate "trade fairness" as nations try to avoid the reimposition…
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Berkshire sells 90 billion yen bonds in smallest Japan deal
Berkshire Hathaway priced 90 billion yen (S$628 million) of bonds on Friday (Apr 11), completing the yen deal even as sharp market…
Fashion
Dior Is Supporting Two Exhibitions at Kyoto Photography Festival
WHEN IN JAPAN: Dior and parent LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton are having a big moment in Japan. Word has it a clutch of top brass from…
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Trump says he does not want to see US Steel go to Japan
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he does not want US Steel Corp to go to Japan, suggesting he does not support Nippon Steel’s…
Business
Japan’s E-commerce Group Zozo to Acquire Lyst for $154 Million
LONDON – Lyst, the London-based shopping platform, said Wednesday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Zozo, Inc.,…
Business
Japan debt deals worth US$678 million pulled as tariffs roil global markets
Three Japanese companies have postponed the sale of US8.43 million worth of yen-denominated bonds in the wake of global financial market…
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Japan debt deals pulled as tariffs hit deals outlook across Asia
Three Japanese companies have postponed the sale of 100 billion yen (S$916.7 million) worth of yen-denominated bonds in the wake of global…
Fashion
Japan could lose US$17 billion in car exports due to US tariffs, says UN trade agency
The tariffs cover more than US$460 billion worth of US imports of vehicles and auto parts annually Japan could lose US$17 billion in car…
Business
Morgan Stanley raising about US$680 million for Japan real estate fund: sources
Morgan Stanley is raising about 100 billion yen (S$910.8 million) for a Japan-focused real estate fund, two people familiar with the…
Culture
Meet Anita Porchet, Watchmaking’s Most Respected Enamelist
Billboard Women in Music 2025 If enamel continues to adorn watch dials today, it’s all thanks to women. “They are the ones who saved…
Fashion
Prada Mode Doubles Down With Two-location Event in Osaka and Inujima Island
Billboard Women in Music 2025 MILAN — On the heels of the recently successful event in Abu Dhabi, Prada Mode is already embarking on its…
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Granite Asia, PE firm form US$100 million JV targeting Japan expansion opportunities
For companies aiming to enter the Japanese market, the JV will help them navigate the country’s regulatory landscape and business…
Business
Disney Japan Taps McDonald’s Veteran Tamotsu Hiiro as New Managing Director
The Mouse House has a new captain steering its ship in Japan. The Walt Disney Company revealed Friday the appointment of Tamotsu Hiiro as…
Business
Toyota’s global output rises for second month in February on solid Japan sales
Toyota Motor said on Friday its global production rose for the second consecutive month in February, driven by higher output and stronger…
Culture
Japan Extends 50% Cash Rebate Program That Lured Apple TV+’s ‘Monarch’ Series
Japan‘s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has extended its production incentive program through 2025, maintaining its eye-catching…
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Japan putting ‘all options on table’ in dealing with US auto tariffs, PM Ishiba says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday Tokyo will put “all options on the table” in dealing with Washington’s…
Business
Citigroup hiring dealmakers in Japan with fee pool seen reviving
Citigroup is expanding its investment banking team in Japan as the Wall Street firm bets that the country’s deal fee pool will finally…