Moscow accuses Japan of using journalists for espionageRussia has accused Japan of using journalists for espionage following the arrest of Japanese reporter Yuki Imai. The Russian authorities cl...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Defence, debt, diplomacy: Sanae Takaichi's first year as Japan PMWednesday marks the first anniversary of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's leadership that has seen her alienate China, rattle marke...
21 Oct, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Japan’s $21 billion US chip bet raises questions over its own semiconductor revivalJapan has committed to investing $21 billion to establish two semiconductor factories in New York. This deal comes as Japan seeks to suppor...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Japan’s $21 billion US chip bet raises questions over its own semiconductor revivalJapan will invest up to $21 billion to build two chip factories in New York state, under a deal announced last week by GlobalFoundries, whi...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Global Market: Euro falls as French political unrest, high energy prices weigh on sentimentThe euro weakened amid elevated energy prices and renewed French political uncertainty, while investors reassessed the outlook for US growt...
19 Oct, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Global Market: Japan bond yields fall as US tech selloff fuels safe-haven demandJapanese government bond yields fell as a selloff in US technology stocks triggered demand for safer assets. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Saudi, UAE join Japan-led push to bolster Asian oil buffersSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are joining Japan's efforts to strengthen oil supply security in Southeast Asia. This collaborati...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Global Market: Japan 30-year bond yield hits record high ahead of 10-year auctionJapanese government bond yields climbed, with the 30-year yield hitting a record high, as investors assessed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Global Market: Nikkei rises as Wall Street gains, oil prices fallJapan’s Nikkei rose 0.2% and Topix gained 0.4%, supported by Wall Street gains and lower crude oil prices. Investors remained cautious ahea...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Euro hits 17-month low as French debt fears, US inflation lift dollarThe euro reached a 17-month low against the dollar due to worries over France's budget deficit. Concerns about a potential euro-zone debt c...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Japan's 30-year bond yields hit record high ahead of PM's remarksJapan's 30-year government bond yield surged to a historic 4.235%, with market participants keenly anticipating Prime Minister Sanae Takaic...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
How many US military personnel are stationed in Japan? Okinawa Marine arrest puts spotlight on decades-old US presenceA US Marine stationed in Okinawa faces arrest for the suspected murder and robbery of a Japanese woman, escalating tensions surrounding the...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Japan PM demands ‘strict discipline among US military personnel’ after Marine arrested over alleged murder of a Japanese woman at Okinawa hotelJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has publicly expressed her condolences following the shocking murder of Anna Yagi by a US Marine. Con...
04 Oct, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
As Brazil gears up for elections, US midterms signal a transformative year for global politics and democracyBrazil is preparing for a closely watched presidential election involving incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsona...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Global Market: BOJ could raise rates to 2% by June 2027 as inflation risks mount: SakuraiThe Bank of Japan could raise interest rates every three months and take its policy rate to 2% by June 2027 as inflation pressures build, f...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Asian Games 2026: Typhoon approaches eastern Japan, prompting flood and landslide warningsA powerful typhoon is approaching Japan's Pacific coast bringing torrential rain and violent winds. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned ...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
How Bessent, America's bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spendingIn a significant dialogue, US Treasury Secretary Bessent encouraged Japan to implement reforms in its fiscal and monetary policies. Aiming ...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.50 AM IST