Retail sales in Japan rose by 1.7% year-over-year in March 2026, rebounding from a revised 0.1% decline in February and ...

Steve Forbes praises Prime Minister Takaichi’s Thatcheresque inclinations, which could help Japan dig out of its economic rut. He warns that pursuing the same course as before will result in failure.

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing an economic stimulus package that is likely to exceed last year's $92 billion to help households tackle inflation, government ...

A general view of a container port seen from a helicopter in Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy contracted at an annual pace of 2.3% in the ...

Trump has imposed a 25 percent import tariff on Japanese automobiles and a 10 percent base-line tariff on all other imports from Japan. In addition, he has threatened to impose a 24 percent reciprocal ...

The Bank of Japan is poised to raise rates to its highest level since 1995. A rate hike is likely to strengthen the yen against the dollar, and contain inflation. However, it risks further weakening ...

400+ global leaders to convene in Arlington for a marquee event to explore strategic opportunities in AI, energy, advanced manufacturing, and cross-border investment The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) will ...

TOKYO, April 7 (Reuters) - An index ⁠measuring ⁠the health of Japan's economy ⁠slid in February, government data showed on Tuesday, highlighting a soft spot in the economy even before it faced fallout ...

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae joins anime enthusiast French President Emmanuel Macron in striking the “Kamehameha” pose from Dragon Ball after their summit on Apr. 1, 2026, underscoring the ...

Bangladesh has taken a significant step in trade diplomacy by signing its first-ever Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan, marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations between the ...