Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts on US tariff hit

[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady and sharply cut its growth forecasts on Thursday (May 1), suggesting uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and the hit to exports could keep policy in a holding pattern for some time. But the central …

Free talk on LCDP scholarship, an opportunity to join master degree course in Japan to hold

LCDC scholarship booklet. Myanmar Japan Centre said it will organize a long-term career development programme (LCDP) master scholarship orientation seminar and writing a research proposal (a guide for engineering students), an opportunity to join master …

Air India announces daily flights between India-Japan

Increases frequency from 4x weekly to 7x weekly flights from June 15, 2025. Air India announced the expansion of its non-stop service between Delhi and Tokyo Haneda, increasing from 4x weekly flights to daily flights, starting June 15, 2025. The daily …

PM Manet Reaffirms Japan's Role as Key Partner in Sihanoukville Port Development (Video inside)

Hits: 281 (Sihanoukville): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet reassured Japan that there is no cause for concern over Cambodia potentially withdrawing from its partnership with Japan on port development. The premier affirmed that bilateral cooperation …

Chef Shun Sato interview: What India can learn from Japan’s minimalist cuisine

Omakase, the Japanese dining experience, is all about trust; the word means ‘I leave it up to you.’ You sit down and hand yourself over to the chef, trusting him to guide you through a meal that’s full of stories, and surprises. That’s exactly what …

Governor: Trade mission to Japan, Taiwan could increase Wyoming fossil fuel exports

Gov. Mark Gordon recently joined several Wyoming business proprietors at a trade show in Taiwan, where Casper-based Backwards Distilling Company and Gillette-based Big Lost Meadery are highly regarded and very popular, he said. But the popularity of …

Island-hopping in Japan's remote Okinawa

Japan drawing up list of bargaining chips for US trade talks

A Japanese government task force is pulling together a list of negotiating points for the ongoing tariff talks with the US. It covers what Washington calls non-tariff trade barriers as well as Tokyo's plans to invest in America and boost imports from …

Trump claims to be in no rush for deals with Japan, others

US President Donald Trump has said he is in no rush to conclude a trade deal with Japan as well as with South Korea and India. He made the comment in a telephone interview with US media outlet NewsNation on Wednesday. Trump was asked about when he will …

Japan rubber futures end flat as BOJ cuts growth forecast

TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures ended flat on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid fears over a slowing global economy, driven by weak economic data from top buyer China and the Bank of Japan’s downward revision of its economic outlook. The Osaka …