Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–MUFG Bank will enhance customer convenience by launching a digital bank in the second half of fiscal 2026, Masakazu Osawa, president and CEO of the major Japanese bank, said in a recent media interview. The digital bank will

Beijing, April 22 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese trade organization headed by former House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono is planning to send a delegation to China from June 21 to 24, it was learned Wednesday. The Chinese side intends to accept the delegation

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Fair Trade Commission on Wednesday issued cease and desist orders to four road maintenance companies over bid-rigging on contracts for road-cleaning services commissioned by Metropolitan Expressway Co. The antimonopoly watchdog ordered two of the four companies, including

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Institute of Technology and Evaluation is urging the public to exercise caution when buying secondhand goods, warning that they may cause accidents such as explosions and fires. Over the five years through 2024, 310 accidents linked

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s key Nikkei 225 stock average finished at an all-time high Wednesday, buoyed by the strength of semiconductor-related components. The index of 225 issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime top-tier section climbed 236.69 points, or 0.40

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s key Nikkei 225 stock average finished at an all-time high Wednesday, buoyed by the strength of semiconductor-related components. The index of 225 issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime top-tier section climbed 236.69 points, or 0.40

(Adnkronos) – “The United States must stop its ‘ceasefire violation’ before any new round of negotiations.” So said the Iranian ambassador to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, to the Iranian website Shargh. “As soon as they lift the (naval) blockade, the next round

(Adnkronos) – “The United States must stop its ‘ceasefire violation’ before any new round of negotiations.” So said the Iranian ambassador to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, to the Iranian website Shargh. “As soon as they lift the (naval) blockade, the next round

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to invite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as a state guest in late May, government officials said Wednesday. Marcos is expected to hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and attend a banquet

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Four Japanese crew members of Japan-related vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz have gone ashore, the Japanese transport ministry said Wednesday. As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, the

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–A nationwide survey by the health ministry showed Wednesday that about 23 pct of some 13,000 sauna facilities across Japan do not have emergency buttons. In a notice dated Tuesday, the ministry asked local governments to strengthen their

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese economic growth strategy minister Minoru Kiuchi visited Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Wednesday, during the Shinto shrine’s three-day spring festival that started the previous day. It is the first time that a member of Prime Minister Sanae

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan logged a trade surplus of 667 billion yen in March, up a sharp 25.9 pct from a year earlier, the Finance Ministry said in a preliminary report Wednesday. The country saw a positive goods trade balance for

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Ministry of Finance kept its economic assessments unchanged for all of the country’s 11 regions in a quarterly report released Wednesday amid brisk private consumption and production activity. The ministry kept its overall assessment of the Japanese

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–The average budget for this year’s Golden Week holiday period in Japan stands at 27,660 yen, down 5.4 pct from a year earlier, according to a survey by research company Intage Inc. The fall in the budget for

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–All Nippon Airways is considering introducing fuel surcharges for domestic flights in fiscal 2027, it was learned Wednesday. Aviation fuel prices are surging amid escalating turmoil in the Middle East, making it increasingly difficult for the airline to

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese opposition Democratic Party for the People has decided to vote for a bill to establish a national intelligence council, making it likely to clear parliament during the current session ending in July. The DPFP decision on

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average notched a record intraday high on Wednesday morning thanks to rising technology issues. The index of 225 issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime top-tier section finished the morning at 59,653.56,

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–The number of measles cases in Japan since January has reached 299, according to a recent preliminary report by the Japan Institute for Health Security. The total as of early April already surpassed the 265 cases recorded for

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Prudential Life Insurance Co. said Wednesday that it will extend its voluntary suspension of sales activities for new contracts by 180 days, following a fraud scandal involving its employees. The suspension was originally scheduled for 90 days

Osaka, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese-made skis dominated the freestyle skiing moguls events at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February. All 12 medalists in the men’s and women’s moguls and dual moguls competitions used “ID one” skis, produced by Material Sports Inc., a

(Adnkronos) – The two American embassy officials in Mexico City who died in a car accident in the state of Chihuahua on Sunday were actually two CIA agents who were returning, along with two Mexican officials, also killed in the crash, from

(Adnkronos) – China has vowed to resist what it called Japan’s “reckless militarization” after Tokyo eased decades-old arms export rules in an attempt to enter the international arms market.  “The international community, including China, will remain extremely vigilant on this issue and

(Adnkronos) – A 17-year-old boy has been indicted for an arson attack on Saturday at the Kenton United synagogue in Harrow, northwest London. This was announced by the Metropolitan Police following an investigation conducted by the counter-terrorism unit. The boy, a British

(Adnkronos) – Only 12 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours. Marine Traffic states this, emphasizing how limited transit through the strait still is. Four of the 12 vessels were flying the Iranian flag, and most of

(Adnkronos) – The 2021 Hungarian law prohibiting the dissemination of Lgbt+ content violates EU law on multiple levels. This is the verdict of the European Court of Justice, which found the first violation of Article 2 of the Treaty on the EU,

Tokyo, April 21 (Jiji Press)–Six months after taking office last October, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that she is feeling difficulty with diplomacy. “The situation in the Middle East changes day by day,” Takaichi told reporters. “We are working hard

(Adnkronos) – Futuristic skyscrapers, popular bubble tea shops, and vibrant night markets.   But that’s not all: the southern city of Chiayi, Taiwan – Jiji Press reports – which hosted the Lantern Festival this year, boasts many fascinating but relatively unknown historical

Tokyo, April 21 (Jiji Press)–Prudential Life Insurance Co. is considering extending its self-imposed suspension of sales of new insurance policies beyond the currently planned end on May 9, it was learned on Tuesday. The company believes that it needs more time to

Tokyo, April 21 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in telephone talks on Tuesday, agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation over energy and other fields. Of all liquefied natural gas imported to Japan, 5.3