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Japan, South Korea

Reuters on MSN · 30m

Japan PM Kishida seeks to solidify South Korea ties on farewell visit

By Hyonhee Shin and Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived for a whirlwind visit to South Korea on Friday, seeking to seal a newfound partnership between the neighbours which will be tested by imminent changes of leaders in Tokyo and Washington.

Associated Press · 5h

Japan’s leader makes farewell visit to South Korea to strengthen his legacy of warming ties

Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting South Korea to boost warming ties between the traditional Asian rivals.

Outgoing Japan PM heads to Seoul hoping warmer ties outlast him

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to arrive in South Korea on Friday for a final round of talks, hoping to cement improving ties between the two countries before he leaves office.Kishida's visit,

Japan's departing Kishida sends signal to successor with South Korea summit

When Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a final summit this week with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, he will be sending a signal of support not only to the neighbouring nation,

Voice of America · 3h

Japan's Kishida heads on final mission to preserve relationship with Seoul

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Seoul on Friday is expected to ensure the continuity of strong bilateral relations with South Korea

Japan, Koizumi

Hosted on MSN · 1h

Japan's leading PM candidate Koizumi promises snap election

Japan's former environment minister and leading prime ministerial candidate Shinjiro Koizumi said on Friday he would call a snap election "at the earliest date possible" if he were to win the ruling party's leadership election this month.

Bloomberg L.P. · 2h

Japan’s Koizumi Enters Leadership Race, Says Would Hold Election

Japan’s former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi formally declared his candidacy for the ruling party’s upcoming leadership race, and said if elected he will call a general election.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Japan Prime Minister Hopeful Kono Says Govts Should Not Intervene in Deals

TOKYO (Reuters) - Taro Kono, an executive of Japan's ruling party, said on Thursday that government decisions should not be distorted by efforts to win votes from labour unions, when asked about reports that U.S. President Joe Biden will block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel.

Japan, Nippon Steel

Bloomberg L.P. on MSN · 4h

Japan PM Contender Hayashi Holds Out Hope for Nippon Steel Deal

Japan’s top government spokesman still hopes that Nippon Steel’s $14.1 billion takeover bid for US Steel Corp will be resolved in a mutually beneficial way for both companies in comments following news that US President Joe Biden intends to block the deal.

Wall Street Journal · 9h

Japan Bid for U.S. Steel Runs Up Against U.S. Politics

Nippon Steel miscalculated the U.S. political implications of a foreign company taking over a major employer in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

Reuters on MSN · 59m

Exclusive-Japan PM hopeful says US opposition to Nippon Steel deal 'very unsettling'

By Tim Kelly and Nobuhiro Kubo TOKYO (Reuters) -One of the frontrunners to become Japan's next premier said on Friday that reports the U.S. is poised to block Japan's Nippon Steel from buying U.S. Steel over national security concerns is "very unsettling" and could dent trust between the allies.

Japan, China

Maeda nets as Japan thrash China

Daizen Maeda followed up his Old Firm goal by netting for Japan as they thrashed China 7-0 in World Cup qualifying. The Celtic forward came off the bench on the hour in Saitama and scored the hosts' sixth,

Minamino hits double as clinical Japan thrash China

Japan cruised to a winning start in the third phase of Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup as Hajime Moriyasu's side thrashed China 7-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday.

Yahoo! Sports · 16h

Mitoma, Endo score as Japan thrash China 7-0 in World Cup qualifying

Premier League stars Kaoru Mitoma and Wataru Endo both scored as Japan thrashed China 7-0 on Thursday to start the third round of Asian World Cup qualifiers with a statement win.Japan and China have also been drawn with Australia,

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Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader

Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government ...

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Japan and Australia agree to increase joint military training

Japan and Australia have agreed to increase joint military training exercises as their government ministers shared concerns ...

16h

With blockbuster display, Japan might have found a way to fit all their A-listers into one cast

Brimming with talent, Japan may have found a way to fit all their star names in one starting XI after thrashing China.

3hIn Depth

Explainer: Why is Japan reviving debate on higher tax on investment income?

Japan's ruling party leadership race has revived debate on raising the country's tax on income from investments, a policy ...

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