Tokyo, Feb. 7 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s exports of sake rose 5.5 pct from the previous year to 45.88 billion yen in 2025, led by brisk shipments to China, the top export destination, industry data have shown. However, this figure was short of the

Tokyo, Feb. 7 (Jiji Press)–Japan and Bangladesh have signed an economic partnership agreement for better market access for goods and services and development of related rules. The EPA, the first such deal for Bangladesh, will take effect once domestic procedures are completed

(Adnkronos) – The United States has announced new sanctions against Iran’s oil sector, just hours after the conclusion of talks in Oman, which, according to Tehran, took place in “a positive atmosphere.” The US State Department announced that it had sanctioned 15

(Adnkronos) – British police have conducted searches at two of Peter Mandelson’s homes, as part of an investigation into irregularities in the exercise of a public function by the former ambassador to the USA, who was engulfed by the scandal caused by

(Adnkronos) – At least 15 dead and over 80 injured is the toll of a suicide attack in the Shiite mosque of Khadijah Al-Kubra in Islamabad, Pakistan, during Friday prayers. Police reported this, while no group has yet claimed responsibility for the

(Adnkronos) – After the Kennedy Center, Donald Trump also wants New York’s Penn Station and Washington’s Dulles Airport named after him, otherwise he threatens not to release funds for the railway tunnel between New York and New Jersey. Politico reveals this, citing

(Adnkronos) – “A ridiculous list of Christmas demands.” This is how Katie Boyd, the senator representing Republicans in negotiations to reach a bipartisan agreement to prevent the Department of Homeland Security from running out of funds after February 13, branded the Democrats’

(Adnkronos) – The second round of presidential elections scheduled for Sunday in Portugal will take place in a climate of deep uncertainty, as the country is still being hit by heavy rains and strong winds today. Voter turnout is affected by storm

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani and US counterpart Marco Rubio held talks at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games which opened on Monday, where they agreed to cement bilateral collaboration and amity.  “Always a pleasure to meet my friend @SecRubio. Happy

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s universities and research minister Anna Maria Bernini, will on Sunday officially inaugurate the headquarters of the Med-Or Italian Foundation for Africa in Nairobi, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the international dimension of its work and to building long-term, strategic

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is overwhelming her rivals in a battle to go viral on social media, according to an analysis. Jiji Press assessed posts made by party chiefs on

(Adnkronos) – Foreign minister Antonio Tajani will address a ceremony at Italy’s lower house of parliament on Tuesday to mark the World War II ‘foibe’ killings of up to 15,000 Italians by Yugoslav partisans between 1943 and 1945, the parliament said in

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japanese telecommunications company KDDI Corp. said Friday that it has overstated sales by up to 246 billion yen for the year ending in March due to fictitious transactions involving its internet service subsidiary Biglobe Inc. As a special

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hit a 44-year high in 2025, reflecting elevated food prices, an internal affairs ministry survey showed Friday. According to the latest Family Income and Expenditure Survey, the ratio, known as the

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in March at the earliest if the yen weakens further, although a rate hike in April appears to be the main scenario, Ryutaro Kono, chief economist at BNP Paribas Securities

(Adnkronos) – The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 are “a unique opportunity” to show the world that Italy is “an architect of peace, growth and international cooperation,” foreign minister Antonio stated on Friday – the opening day of the Games.  “Milan-Cortina 2026 represents

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it will promote Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon to president and chief executive officer, replacing Koji Sato, who will step aside to become vice chairman. This is the leading Japanese automaker’s first leadership

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund said Friday that it posted an investment profit of 16,187.8 billion yen for October-December, with a rate of return of 5.84 pct. The result reflects rising Japanese and overseas stock prices, as well

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s composite index of coincident economic indicators for December 2025 dipped 0.4 point from the previous month, worsening for the second consecutive month, the Cabinet Office said Friday. The coincident index, which reflects current economic conditions, stood at

Nagoya, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday that its consolidated sales for fiscal 2025 are expected to reach 50 trillion yen for the first time thanks chiefly to strong sales of hybrid vehicles in North America and at home.

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo District Court on Friday acquitted a former department chief at the National Cancer Center Japan, ruling that no intent on his part could be established in an alleged medical device bribery case. Defendant Yusuke Hashimoto, 49, former

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Taro Aso, vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party, has been vigorously delivering campaign speeches for LDP candidates in Sunday’s general election with a view to further enhancing his influence within the Japanese ruling party as the main

(Adnkronos) – The negative peak in transatlantic relations is confirmed in a YouGov poll according to which Europeans’ opinion of the United States and the relationship between the two blocs is at its lowest level since these surveys began ten years ago.

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Fuji Media Holdings Inc. said Friday that Toho Co. is expected to become its largest shareholder as the Japanese company bought back its shares from a group including investment funds linked to activist investor Yoshiaki Murakami. The Japanese

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–The labor unions of Japanese heavy machinery makers and other businesses Friday submitted demands for pay scale increases to management, marking the start of this year’s “shunto” spring wage negotiations at major companies. Unions at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–MCJ Co., the parent of Tokyo-based personal computer manufacturer MouseComputer Co., has said it will go private through a management buyout scheme in cooperation with U.S. investment fund Bain Capital. The MBO will cost up to some 200

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Momentum for political reform in Japan is faltering, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sidesteps the topic in her campaigning for Sunday’s House of Representatives election, which will decide control of the powerful lower chamber of the Diet, the

Tokyo, Feb. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japanese comedian Nana Takamatsu has held a class at a junior high school in Tokyo to teach students the importance of elections and democracy. The visiting class, held on Wednesday, was led by the 32-year-old social entrepreneur and