Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s parliament Friday enacted a 3,113.5-billion-yen supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 to finance measures to address concerns over crude oil supplies from the Middle East. At a plenary meeting, the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s parliament Friday enacted a 3,113.5-billion-yen supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 to finance measures to address concerns over crude oil supplies from the Middle East. At a plenary meeting, the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the

Brussels, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Fourteen Japanese companies presented their defense-linked cutting-edge technologies to NATO members and European companies at a recent reception held by Japan’s independent mission to NATO. At the event hosted by Osamu Izawa, Japanese ambassador to NATO, in Brussels

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–The Akita branch of Sendai High Court on Friday found the Feb. 8 election of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Japanese parliament, constitutional in terms of vote-value disparities. Presiding Judge Naoto Ogawa dismissed a petition

(Adnkronos) – The effect on Africa’s food security and agriculture of the over-three-month old US-Israel war on Iran and resulting Gulf crisis was a key focus of talks in Rome late on Thursday between Italy’s deputy foreign minister Edmondo Cirielli and UK

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is expected to lower the country’s annualized real gross domestic product growth rate for the first quarter of the year to 1.4 pct from 2.1, according to the average forecast of 10 private think tanks.

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s composite index of coincident economic indicators rose 1.1 points from the previous month in April, preliminary data by the Cabinet Office showed Friday. The coincident index, which reflects current economic conditions, reached 117.9 against the 2020 base

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Hitachi Ltd. said Friday it will use Claude Mythos, U.S. startup Anthropic’s advanced artificial intelligence model, to strengthen the security of its software and products provided for infrastructure sectors, including energy. Hitachi is believed to be the first

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–The leaders and vice leaders of both chambers of the Diet, Japan’s parliament, adopted a draft proposal Friday to secure a sufficient number of Imperial Family members for stable Imperial succession. The draft, which would represent a consensus

(The first sentence of the fifth paragraph should have read, “…additional investment will give the government…,” instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) Japan Govt Invests More in Chipmaker Rapidus Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has invested 150 billion

(The first sentence of the fifth paragraph should have read, “…additional investment will give the government…,” instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) Japan Govt Invests More in Chipmaker Rapidus Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has invested 150 billion

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–A manga mixing fiction with facts and actual tactics used by North Korea to kidnap Japanese nationals has been published in Japan, in order to draw attention to the abduction issue, which has seen little progress for more

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–A manga mixing fiction with facts and actual tactics used by North Korea to kidnap Japanese nationals has been published in Japan, in order to draw attention to the abduction issue, which has seen little progress for more

(Adnkronos) – Russian attacks have caused the death of three people in different regions of Ukraine. Regional authorities reported this. According to Yaroslav Shanko, head of the city’s military administration, a Russian drone attack last night in the southern Ukrainian city of

(Adnkronos) – Russian attacks have caused the death of three people in different regions of Ukraine. Regional authorities reported this. According to Yaroslav Shanko, head of the city’s military administration, a Russian drone attack last night in the southern Ukrainian city of

(Adnkronos) – Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received undeclared rental income from subletting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, which he leased from the Crown Estate. This was revealed by the UK’s public spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) report also revealed that

(Adnkronos) – Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received undeclared rental income from subletting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, which he leased from the Crown Estate. This was revealed by the UK’s public spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) report also revealed that

(Adnkronos) – Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week. Chinese state media announced this. State broadcaster CCTV reported that Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,

(Adnkronos) – Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week. Chinese state media announced this. State broadcaster CCTV reported that Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Bears have become a “serious threat to public safety and peace” in Japan, with bear incidents and casualties reaching unprecedented levels in fiscal 2025, the government said in an annual report released Friday. According to the 2026 environment

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s industry ministry on Friday drew up a draft target to rebuild two to five nuclear power reactors by the 2040s as part of efforts to ensure stable electricity supplies. By setting a concrete numerical goal, the ministry

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Household spending in Japan fell 0.5 pct in April from a year earlier in inflation-adjusted real terms, down for the fifth straight month, the internal affairs ministry said Friday. Average spending by households comprising two or more members

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japanese home electronics retailers Yamada Holdings Co. and Edion Corp. said Friday that they have reached a basic agreement to integrate their operations with combined annual sales of 2.5 trillion yen. They plan to establish a holding company

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s foreign exchange reserves fell in May at their fastest pace on record dating back to April 2000 after authorities intervened to support the yen against the dollar, the Finance Ministry said Friday. The reserves stood at 1,305,874

Washington, June 4 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated Thursday that the United States will respect its trade agreements with Japan and the European Union regarding Washington’s plan to impose additional tariffs of up to 12.5 pct under Section 301 of

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s foreign exchange reserves fell in May at their fastest pace on record dating back to April 2000 after authorities intervened to support the yen against the dollar, the Finance Ministry said Friday. The reserves stood at 1,305,874

Washington, June 4 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese and U.S. governments announced a five-year plan on Thursday to jointly provide 1 billion dollars for the development of scientific technologies using artificial intelligence. This is part of a U.S. national project called Genesis Mission, and

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly plummeted over 1,600 points Friday morning, due mainly to selling pressure on semiconductor-related issues. At 10:25 a.m., the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section

Naha, Okinawa Pref., June 5 (Jiji Press)–Okinawa Prefecture’s gubernatorial election, set for Sept. 13, is shaping up as a de facto one-on-one race between incumbent Governor Denny Tamaki and Genta Koja, a prospective candidate effectively backed by the Liberal Democratic Party. With

Tokyo, June 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s inflation-adjusted real wage index rose 1.9 pct in April from a year earlier, up for the fourth straight month, labor ministry data showed Friday. The increase reflected stronger nominal wage growth as well as a slower consumer