Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–French economy and finance minister Roland Lescure on Wednesday called for considering an additional release of oil reserves, given elevated oil prices reflecting the Middle East tensions. In an interview with Jiji Press in Tokyo, Lescure said that

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo stocks rebounded sharply Wednesday on growing expectations for an early end to the conflict between the U.S.-Israeli side and Iran, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index retaking 53,000 for the first time in three days. The index

(Adnkronos) – Alleged North Korean hackers reportedly inserted a flaw into software used by thousands of US companies. CNN reports this, citing security experts, who say the problem could take months to resolve. Experts investigating the cyberattack stated that the hackers’ goal

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–The Ogasawara village office said Wednesday that Mayor Masaaki Shibuya will later this month make locals know how he will respond to a government request for the village to allow a literature survey to examine the feasibility of

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting in Tokyo on Wednesday, discussing ways to help ease Middle East tensions early amid fighting between the U.S.-Israeli side and Iran. At the bilateral summit

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani has underlined his country’s continuing commitment to a “just peace” between Ukraine and its invader Russia and and to the former Soviet Republic’s freedom, independence and European Union entry.  “I confirmed to President @ZelenskyyUa the

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese prefectural governments and the European Union will hold their first working-level meeting in Tokyo on April 21 to discuss ways to boost economic cooperation between the two sides. Prefectural officials will provide trade diplomats from EU member

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan fell by 7.50 yen from a week earlier to 170.20 yen per liter as of Monday, the industry ministry said Wednesday. After hitting a record high of 190.80 yen

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Wednesday appointed Toichiro Asada, professor emeritus at Chuo University, as a member of the Bank of Japan’s Policy Board. Asada will serve on the board for five years. His predecessor, Asahi Noguchi, stepped down

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is divided over a proposal to establish a crime for damaging the national flag, but the party aims to reach a consensus as early as the end of this month. At the first

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo stocks rebounded sharply Wednesday on growing expectations for an early end to the conflict between the U.S.-Israeli side and Iran, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index retaking 53,000 for the first time in three days. The index

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Companies across Japan held entrance ceremonies for new employees Wednesday, the first day of the country’s new fiscal year, with fresh faces displaying enthusiasm despite global turmoil stemming from Middle East tensions and economic uncertainty at home. Some

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Business sentiment among large manufacturers in Japan improved for the fourth straight quarter, supported by solid demand related to artificial intelligence, including semiconductors and data centers, the Bank of Japan’s “tankan” survey for March showed Wednesday. The headline

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–U.S. investment fund KKR will spend around 500 billion yen to take Taiyo Holdings Co. private, the Japanese semiconductor materials maker said Tuesday. KKR plans to launch a tender offer in early October to acquire all Taiyo shares

Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association April 1 Change from Prev Year Total 1,688,466 units Up 3.8 pct Passenger Cars 1,305,436 Up 3.3 Trucks 383,030 Up 5.2 -Brand- Suzuki 556,632 Down 4.8 Daihatsu 534,969 Up 23.5 Mitsubishi 74,291 Up 7.2 Subaru

Japan Automobile Dealers Association April 1 Yr/Yr Change Total 305,976 units Down 7.3 pct Over-2,000-c.c. Cars 177,775 Down 11.8 Smaller Cars 87,663 Up 1.1 Trucks 39,049 Down 1.9 Buses 1,489 Down 20.3 -Brand- Daihatsu 3,003 Up 40.0 Honda 41,544 Down 7.4 Lexus

Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association April 1 Yr/Yr Change Total 184,664 units Up 8.7 pct Passenger Cars 142,126 Up 7.1 Trucks 42,538 Up 14.4 -Brand- Suzuki 54,946 Down 3.7 Daihatsu 59,488 Up 23.6 Mitsubishi 10,324 Up 52.0 Subaru 1,517 Up

Seoul, April 1 (Jiji Press)–South Korea praised Japan’s 1995 war statement expressing remorse and apology over its past colonial rule in Asia including the Korean Peninsula, newly disclosed diplomatic records have shown. The statement by then Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, issued

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese industry minister Ryosei Akazawa and French economy and finance minister Roland Lescure at a meeting in Tokyo on Wednesday agreed to deepen their countries’ cooperation in diversifying procurement sources for critical minerals. Japan and France aim to

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Major auto parts supplier Denso Corp.’s proposed acquisition of chip giant Rohm Co. will produce substantial synergy effects, Denso President Shinnosuke Hayashi believes. “Synergy effects would be great thanks to (the two Japanese companies’) technical affinity,” Hayashi told

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday established a new division designed to support Japanese companies’ expansion into and investment in India. The Japan-India Economic Affairs Division was created under the Southwest Asia Division of the ministry’s Southeast and Southwest

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–A strong earthquake measuring up to lower 5, the fifth-highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, struck eastern Japan on Wednesday morning. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake, with an estimated magnitude of 5.0, occurred

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average gained more than 2,000 points Wednesday morning on hopes that the conflict in the Middle East is drawing to an end. The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–A strong earthquake measuring up to lower 5, the fifth-highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, struck eastern Japan on Wednesday morning. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a quake with an estimated magnitude of 5.0 occurred

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–With women making up 50 pct of qualification spots for the first time, the 2024 Paris Olympics highlighted both progress for female athletes and the need for stronger support systems to help sustain their careers, Japanese Olympic Committee

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average gained nearly 2,000 points Wednesday morning on hopes that the conflict in the Middle East is drawing to an end. At 10:00 a.m., the key index of 225 selected issues listed on

London, March 31 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese men’s national soccer team, nicknamed Samurai Japan, defeated England for the first time in an international friendly in London on Tuesday. Japan, ranked 18th in the latest FIFA rankings, notched a 1-0 victory against the birthplace

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Business sentiment among large manufacturers in Japan improved for the fourth straight quarter, the Bank of Japan’s “tankan” survey for March showed Wednesday. The headline diffusion index for large manufacturers’ current business conditions rose to plus 17 from

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan on Wednesday introduced a revised Civil Code that allows joint parental custody of children after divorce. A statutory child support system also took effect the same day, enabling parents to claim at least 20,000 yen per month

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s banking industry will begin sharing data on fraudulent accounts from April 2027 to curb scam-related losses, Masahiko Kato, new chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association, said in a recent interview. Kato, who assumed the post on Wednesday,