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Hong Kong stocks lead gains in Asia ahead of U.S. jobs data; Japanese yen strengthens

Investors will be watching the U.S. nonfarm payrolls data after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting on Wednesday.

CNBC - Top Stories - 9 minutes ago

S. Korea, US could explore possible 3-way energy cooperation with Japan: US official

Korea and the United States could explore expanding bilateral energy cooperation dialogue to a trilateral format involving Japan in the future, given the importance Washington puts on its two Asian allies, a U.S. official said Friday.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Defense chiefs from Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States have vowed to deepen their cooperation as they gather in Hawaii for their second-ever joint meeting amid concerns about China's operations in the South China Sea.

Defense chiefs from Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States have vowed to deepen their cooperation as they gather in Hawaii for their second-ever joint meeting amid concerns about China’s operations in the South China Sea.

AP News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Biden la­bels Japan and In­dia 'xeno­pho­bic' along with Chi­na and Rus­sia

Comments met with surprise since US president has sought to deepen ties with key ally Japan, as well as India.

Aljazeera - US News - 2 hours ago

"He Respects Them": White House After Biden Calls Japan, India "Xenophobic"

Hours after President Joe Biden termed India, Japan and other nations, "xenophobic," the White House clarified the President's intentions, emphasising his "respect" for allies and partners.

NDTV - World - 5 hours ago

US allies India and Japan 'xenophobic', says Biden

The White House has downplayed the comments, saying the president 'values' India and Japan's friendship.

BBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Commentary: Japan's 'no first-time customers' reservation policy may help some restaurants

The Japanese practice of “no first-time customers” might be a promising business model for some restaurants, says Bloomberg Opinion's Howard Chua-Eoan.

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 9 hours ago

President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not welcome immigrants

President Joe Biden has called Japan and India “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants, lumping the two with adversaries China and Russia as he tried to explain their economic circumstances and contrasted the four with the U.S. on immigration.

CTV News - World - 10 hours ago

Air Force Starts to Fly Some Ospreys Again Following Crash that Killed 8 Airmen in Japan -- The Air Force is the last among the services to return its Ospreys to the air following the Nov. 29 crash off the coast of...

The Air Force is the last among the services to return its Ospreys to the air following the Nov. 29 crash off the coast of Japan that killed eight airmen and triggered a military-wide grounding.

Military.com - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Joe Biden, 81, Declares U.S. Ally Japan 'Xenophobic,' Along with Russia, China

Japan is "xenophobic," as well as Russia and China, President Joe Biden, 81, declared Wednesday in an unprecedented statement.

Breitbart - Politics - 15 hours ago

Crews tackle fire at headquarters of US Forces Japan, 5th Air Force in Tokyo

The Air Force established a cordon around the headquarters of U.S. Forces Japan on Thursday evening and advised base occupants to stay out of the area until further notice.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Biden blasted for attacking ally and comparing Japan to Russia and China: 'Not something diplomatic to say'

President Joe Biden lumped in longtime ally Japan with Russia and China, denouncing them as "xenophobic," which drew widespread outrage.

Washington Examiner - World - 17 hours ago

Pilots head to Iwo Jima to train for USS Ronald Reagan's final patrol from Japan

Naval aviators are scheduled for 11 days of carrier-landing practice on Iwo Jima ahead of the USS Ronald Reagan’s final deployment before returning stateside.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Biden says India and Japan's economy stalling because of 'xenophobia'

India, Japan, China, and Russia do not want immigrants, Biden says

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Guide to Golden Week: Japan's annual holiday period

Golden Week refers to a roughly week-long period centered around four national holidays. This holiday break generally starts at the end of April and finishes at the beginning of May.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Biden calls U.S. ally Japan 'xenophobic,' along with China and Russia

President Joe Biden said that the U.S. economy was growing “because we welcome immigrants” and that other countries were held back economically by anti-immigration policies.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia proposes U.N. resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar U.N.-Japan draft

Russia has circulated a U.N. resolution calling on all countries to take urgent action to prevent putting weapons in outer space "for all time" a week after it vetoed a U.S.-Japan resolution

Washington Times - World - 1 day ago

China overtakes Japan in April as Australia's top coal market

Australia shipped more coal to China than Japan in April, the first time this has happened in any month in more than four years, underscoring shifting market dynamics and an improved political relationship with Beijing.

The Star (Malaysia) - Business - 1 day ago

What are Akiya houses? Why does Japan have so many empty homes?

Japan's fertility rate declined for a seventh consecutive year in 2022, falling to 1.26 births per woman

Evening Standard - World - 1 day ago

'Mean Girls Jr.' revives high school theater at Air Force base in Japan

Thespians from Yokota High and Middle schools are putting on “Mean Girls Jr.,” a family-friendly version of Tina Fey’s popular Broadway musical “Mean Girls,” which is based on the 2004 movie of the same name.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Japanese Town Battling Tourists By Installing Screen To Block Mount Fuji

Fujikawaguchiko has lots of scenic photo spots of the iconic mountain, but misbehaving foreign tourists are triggering a wave of concerns and complaints from residents.

Huffington Post - Weird - 2 days ago

On the world stage: Newsweek interviews the leaders of India and Japan

We aim to transcend surface-level narratives, offering coverage that creates opportunities for true international dialogue.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 2 days ago

US-Japan-Philippines Alliance: A Trio With Bitter Past Now Threatens China's Maritime Ambitions

Three countries previously torn apart by occupation and war have come together to stand against an Asian powerhouse "bully" that has been laying claim to virtually the entire South China Sea for decades.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Japan, Uzbek­istan en­ter AFC U23 Asian Cup fi­nal and con­firm Olympic berths

Indonesia and Iraq will fight for the last remaining Olympic football spot in the U23 Asian Cup bronze medal match.

Aljazeera - Sports - 2 days ago

Japan's currency falls to its weakest since 1990 against the dollar as the yen keeps yelping

The value of Japan’s currency has tumbled so much that for a moment on Monday it took 160 yen to equal $1.

AP News - Business - 3 days ago

'Most Complex Security Environment Since WWII,' Says Japanese PM

The Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, tells Newsweek of the historic changes he is overseeing to counter security threats in East Asia.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Japan town to erect barrier to stop tourists taking photos of Mt Fuji

Fujikawaguchiko has become overrun with tourists wanting the perfect shot

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites on new flagship rocket's 3rd flight

Japan’s space agency says it's planning to launch a major upgrade to its satellite imaging system, as a new flagship rocket is put to the test for a third time.

AP News - Science - 6 days ago

Japan Anime Studio Draws On Talent Of Autistic Artists

The groundbreaking initiative aims to provide job training and confidence to people with autism who can find it hard to cope in Japan's often high-stress and long-hours work environment.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Japan's moon lander has survived longer than the space agency expected after reaching 3 months on the moon

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency did not anticipate its moon lander, SLIM, to survive 1 weekslong lunar night on the moon and it has now lasted 3 after reaching the moon's surface on Jan. 20.

Fox News - Science - 8 days ago

Japan's moon lander still going after 3 lunar nights

SLIM, which was tasked with testing Japan's pinpoint landing technology and collecting geological data and images, was not designed to survive lunar nights.

Voice of America - Technology - 8 days ago

Japanese astronaut set to walk on the moon: This week in space

Japan announces plans to send an astronaut to the moon, Europe prepares to dispatch a rover to Mars, SpaceX unveils updates to its plans, and the successful launches of heavy rockets

YNET News - Science - 12 days ago

Israel confirms modest showcase at Japan world expo amid war

After pushing the decision to the eleventh hour, Israel informs Japan it will participate in Expo Osaka 2025, opting for a modest pavilion akin to those of developing nations due to budget constraints amid the war

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Air Force Ospreys in Japan Remain Grounded After Deadly Crash, Even as Marines Return to the Air -- The Air Force is still not flying Osprey aircraft in Japan despite getting the green light to lift a monthslong flight hold...

The Air Force is still not flying Osprey aircraft in Japan despite getting the green light to lift a monthslong flight hold following a deadly crash off the country's southern coast, but the Marine Corps has put its aircraft based there back in the skies.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

Japan­ese sol­id-fu­elled rock­et ex­plodes short­ly af­ter launch

Tokyo-based startup Space One was aiming to become the first private Japanese firm to put a satellite into orbit.

Aljazeera - Science - 1 month ago

On its third try, Japan launches next-generation H3 rocket successfully

The JAXA space agency touted the H3 rocket's flexibility and affordability. A JAXA official told AFP that the rocket 'was put into orbit' after it launched at 9:22 am (0022 GMT) from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwest Japan

First Post - World - 2 months ago

The true cost of Japan's Linear bullet train

Rising environmental and human costs for Japan's planned "maglev," a super-fast, super-conducted bullet train set to link Tokyo to Osaka by 2045, are drawing the ire of many residents.

Global Voices - Science - 3 months ago

US Military Grounds Entire Fleet of Osprey Aircraft Following a Deadly Crash off the Coast of Japan -- The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps took the extraordinary step of grounding hundreds of aircraft after a preliminary...

The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps took the extraordinary step of grounding hundreds of aircraft after a preliminary investigation of last week's crash indicated that a materiel failure and not a mistake by the crew led to the deaths.

Military.com - Technology - 4 months ago

Japanese tech lobby warns against EU cybersecurity labelling scheme

Lobby group Japan Association of New Economy has joined U.S. Big Tech to warn against proposed EU cybersecurity labelling rules that they said could hamper their access to the bloc's markets, according to a letter sent to the EU industry chief.

Reuters - Technology - 4 months ago

Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan

A traditional ceremony for children is catching on among pet owners in Japan, where dogs and cats are receiving ever more attention amid the nation's plummeting birth rates.

Reuters - Weird - 5 months ago

India to surpass Japan to become third largest economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Global

S&P Global said the long-term outlook for the Indian economy is supported by a number of key growth drivers

First Post - Business - 6 months ago

'Stop the dump': Pacific communities protest Japan's release of treated nuclear water

"If it is safe, dump it in Tokyo! If it is safe, test it in Paris! If it is safe, store it in Washington! But keep our Pacific nuclear free!"

Global Voices - Science - 8 months ago