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Japanese Faculty, Mongolian Students Worked Hard to Open Kosen Colleges of Technology in Mongolia

Japanese Faculty, Mongolian Students Worked Hard to Open Kosen Colleges of Technology in Mongolia

Courtesy of Society for Establishment of Mongolia Kosen Students learn computer programming from teachers dispatched from Japan in Ulaanbaatar in September 2014. By Kaori Sakaba / Japan News Staff Writer 1:00 JST, July 9, 2025 A Japanese former...

Nissan has halted production of three models for Canada at two US plants, Nikkei reports

Nissan has halted production of three models for Canada at two US plants, Nikkei reports

TOKYO :Nissan Motor has suspended production of three vehicle models for Canada at its Tennessee and Mississippi plants amid mutual tariffs imposed by the U.S. and Canada on auto exports, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday. The production halt,...

Nissan is already cutting production of the new LEAF EV and it hasn’t even launched yet

Nissan is already cutting production of the new LEAF EV and it hasn’t even launched yet

Nissan is already scaling back production plans for the new LEAF, which is set to launch later this year. As it scrambles to turn things around, this could further complicate Nissan’s recovery plan. Nissan scales back new LEAF EV production plans...

Trump unveils 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea amid broader trade policy shift

Trump unveils 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea amid broader trade policy shift

Trump unveils 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea amid broader trade policy shift Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, with varying rates (up to 40%) on 12 additional countries, effective August 1. These tariffs aim to tackle...

Japan, South Korea Seek Talks With US To Ease Trump’s August Tariff Hike

Japan, South Korea Seek Talks With US To Ease Trump’s August Tariff Hike

Home Indo-Pacific Japan Japan, South Korea Seek Talks With US To Ease Trump’s August Tariff... Trump ramped up his trade war again on Monday, telling 14 nations that they would face tariffs ranging from 25% for countries, including Japan and South...

Cook not concerned by Japan on-selling surplus Australian gas

Cook not concerned by Japan on-selling surplus Australian gas

WA Premier Roger Cook has shrugged off criticism of Japan’s on-selling of surplus Australian gas to other Asian customers, saying it is just part of their business model. Cook has just returned from a mission to Japan where the country emphasised...

Trump risks breaking Japan alliance over tariffs

Trump risks breaking Japan alliance over tariffs

Donald Trump’s protectionism has confused and worried world leaders for some months now. In response to the news that Japan could face 25% US tariffs on car exports if no deal is struck by 1 August, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said: “President...

Japan's Emperor Naruhito visits Mongolia amid growing democratic ties

Japan's Emperor Naruhito visits Mongolia amid growing democratic ties

1 of 3 | Japanese Emperor Naruhito met with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh during his first official state visit to Mongolia Tuesday. The flags of Mongolia and Japan were draped on the Government Palace in downtown Ulaanbaatar. Photo by...

Shipbuilding, Manufacturing Companies Grow In Pennsylvania

Shipbuilding, Manufacturing Companies Grow In Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, Rhoads Industries will invest nearly $100 million to grow its manufacturing operations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The project will create at least 450 new jobs and retain 541 existing full-time positions. The company will...

Japan chamber to submit EPA proposal to govt

Japan chamber to submit EPA proposal to govt

The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) will submit its proposal to the government regarding the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan, based on feedback received from its members. The EPA/FTA Standing Committee of...

Trump’s Renewed Tariffs Announcement to Impact Local Consumers

Trump’s Renewed Tariffs Announcement to Impact Local Consumers

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— “August 1st, they pay and everybody pays. Everybody has to pay,” said President Donald Trump regarding the new tariff rates he implemented for 14 countries as of Monday. Japan and South Korea will face a 25% tariff starting...

European shares rise on energy, healthcare boost

European shares rise on energy, healthcare boost

FRANKFURT: European shares ended higher on Tuesday, boosted by healthcare and energy shares while investors assessed the latest phase of US President Donald Trump’s tariff rollouts, which included a new deadline for trade deals. The pan-European...

AWS Launches Space Accelerator to Support 40 Startups Across India, Japan, and Australia

AWS Launches Space Accelerator to Support 40 Startups Across India, Japan, and Australia

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Space Accelerator: APJ 2025, a 10-week programme for space-tech startups in India, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. The initiative aims to support up to 40 startups working in space infrastructure,...

A new co-working space in Japantown

A new co-working space in Japantown

At Koho, “We’re helping younger generations shape what it means to be Japanese American today.” STREET TALK | CYNTHIA TRAINA In a neighborhood shy of co-working spaces, Koho is a welcome arrival. This nonprofit space for creatives, open from...

.@HoshinoResorts introduces solo traveller #wellness programmes at three of its luxury properties in #Japan #spa #nutrition

.@HoshinoResorts introduces solo traveller #wellness programmes at three of its luxury properties in #Japan #spa #nutrition

The solo traveller programmes will take place at the urban onsen hotel Hoshinoya Tokyo; the remote retreat Hoshinoya Taketomi Island and another island location Hoshinoya Okinawa Activities include rooftop Kenjutsu sessions (a swordsmanship...

PHL manufacturing output growth hits 10-month high in May

PHL manufacturing output growth hits 10-month high in May

MANUFACTURING OUTPUT increased for a second straight month in May at its fastest pace in 10 months, driven by food products, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday. However, analysts said lingering uncertainty over US...

NTT Technocross Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Japan Company Of The Year Recognition For Leadership In Privileged Access Management

NTT Technocross Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Japan Company Of The Year Recognition For Leadership In Privileged Access Management

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. NTT TechnoCross excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align...

Europe: Shares rise on energy, healthcare boost; tariff uncertainty lingers

Europe: Shares rise on energy, healthcare boost; tariff uncertainty lingers

EUROPEAN shares ended higher on Tuesday, boosted by healthcare and energy shares while investors assessed the latest phase of US President Donald Trump’s tariff rollouts, which included a new deadline for trade deals. The pan-European Stoxx 600...

Japan's Surging 30-Year Yield Is Flashing Warning Sign for Risk Assets: Macro Markets

Japan's Surging 30-Year Yield Is Flashing Warning Sign for Risk Assets: Macro Markets

The yield on the superlong Japanese debt has surged significantly since Friday, warning of volatility in bond markets across advanced nations. This situation typically leads to financial tightening and zaps investors' risk appetite. The yield on...

Nissan halts production of three models for Canada at two US plants, Nikkei reports

Nissan halts production of three models for Canada at two US plants, Nikkei reports

TOKYO :Nissan Motor is suspending production of three vehicle models for Canada at its Tennessee and Mississippi plants amid mutual auto tariffs between the U.S. and Canada, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday. The production halt, which began in...

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