Iwaya told Rubio and Waltz that Japan had no choice but to continue increasing defense capabilities given the situation in East Asia, foreign ministry spokesperson Toshihiro Kitamura told a news conference in Washington. (Reporting by David Brunnstrom; Writing by John Geddie; Editing by Himani Sarkar and Michael Perry)
Beneath the polite diplomacy lies a current of apprehension about what Donald Trump's return means for Japan's place in an upended world Donald Trump's return to the White House has sparked a wave of anxiety and cautious hope across Japan,
Tokyo may be surprisingly more suited to work with Trump — and beat back any exorbitant demands — than it was during his first stint.
Global shares are mixed in a muted reaction to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, while U.S. futures have advanced
Tokyo stocks rose Monday on solid technology issues and exporters lifted by the yen's recent weakening tone, while investors cautious
Asian shares were mixed in a muted reaction Tuesday to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. U.S. markets were closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
SoftBank in India, like in many other parts of the world, is known for its investment in budding startups in various technologically driven avenues. On Wednesday, January 22, the company shares soared in the equity markets in Tokyo. The shares of the Japanese investment group rose after getting a much-needed boost from an unlikely source.
Japan's foreign minister said on Friday he would highlight the economic and national security value that the United States' key Asian ally offers during his visit to Washington for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.
The US president says Stargate will build the physical and virtual infrastructure to power the next generation of advancements in AI.
Global shares showed mixed reactions to Trump's inauguration, with European indexes slightly up and Asian markets varied. Trump's delay in imposing new tariffs eased investor concerns, while energy prices dipped.