Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension, China exempted
WASHINGTON – In a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump declared a 90-day suspension of the recently imposed “reciprocal” tariffs on multiple countries, aiming to foster negotiations for new trade agreements. This suspension does not extend to … Continue reading Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension, China exempted
Trilateral Talks Between China, Japan, and South Korea
TOKYO – The foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea convened in Tokyo today, March 22, in a bid to revitalize trilateral cooperation and lay the groundwork for a potential leaders’ summit by the end of the year. The … Continue reading Trilateral Talks Between China, Japan, and South Korea
BMW Golf Cup World Final: Team Vietnam wins
BANGKOK – At the end of an unforgettable week at the BMW Golf Cup World Final in Bangkok, there were only beaming faces to be seen at the concluding gala dinner. Among the winners of the largest international tournament series … Continue reading BMW Golf Cup World Final: Team Vietnam wins
Japan: Preferred Networks Takes on Nvidia
TOKYO – Preferred Networks, a burgeoning Japanese tech company, is setting its sights on the global AI and semiconductor markets, taking on established giants like Nvidia. Co-founded by Toru Nishikawa and Daisuke Okanohara, the company is rapidly gaining recognition for … Continue reading Japan: Preferred Networks Takes on Nvidia
Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
TOKYO – Japan Airlines (JAL) has returned to normal operations after a cyberattack led to significant disruptions, delaying both domestic and international flights and temporarily halting same-day ticket sales. The attack, which began early Thursday morning, affected internal and external … Continue reading Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
Honda and Nissan to Begin Merger Talks
TOKYO — Japan’s Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. have reportedly agreed to enter into merger talks. According to a report by the Nikkei newspaper on Tuesday, the two companies are in discussions to form a new holding company … Continue reading Honda and Nissan to Begin Merger Talks
ANA Group acquires shares of Peach Aviation
TOKYO – Japanese ANA Holdings Co., Ltd. (ANA Group) and Hong Kong-based First Eastern Aviation Holdings have agreed that ANA Group will acquire the seven percent stake in Peach held by First Eastern. As a result, ANA Group now owns … Continue reading ANA Group acquires shares of Peach Aviation
Great Britain Joins the CPTPP: New Era of Global Trade
LONDON – Great Britain has officially become the latest member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), marking a significant milestone in the country’s post-Brexit trade strategy. With its accession, the UK becomes the first European nation … Continue reading Great Britain Joins the CPTPP: New Era of Global Trade
ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again
VIENNA/TOKYO – All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, connects Vienna again with Tokyo-Haneda. The route is operated three times a week year-round with a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 (Dreamliner). ANA suspended the Vienna-Tokyo route in March 2020 due to the … Continue reading ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again
TOKYO: New 4-Day work policy to Boost Birthrate
TOKYO — In a groundbreaking move to address the country’s declining birthrate and the challenges posed by its aging population, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced a new policy offering its workers a four-day workweek. The initiative, set to roll … Continue reading TOKYO: New 4-Day work policy to Boost Birthrate