BOJ keeps rates unchanged

BOJ keeps rates unchanged

Japan’s central bank is leaving interest rates unchanged in a move widely expected by the market. Its chief, Kazuo Ueda, says a lack of clarity over wage trends and uncertainty over the U.S. economy is behind the decision. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo:

December 20, 2024 7

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Japan to provide defense equipment to Asia partners

Japan is planning to provide defense equipment to partners in Asia under its Official Security Assistance scheme. The program provides grants to the armed forces of like minded countries. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo.

December 2, 2024 6

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Japan’s Ishiba criticized for behavior at APEC.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is receiving backlash in Japan for "bad manners" at the APEC forum summit in Peru. Posters are criticizing Ishiba online after footage showed him greeting other leaders while remaining seated. Chris Gilbert reports from Japan.

November 20, 2024 26

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US, Korea, Japan military drills kick off near Jeju

Japan, the US, and South Korea are holding the second joint "Freedom Edge" war games. The US military says the drills, held off the Korean island of Jeju, are to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the countries. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 13, 2024 21

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North Korea long-range ballistic missile test splashes down between Japan and Russia

North Korea fired a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea and Japan said. It comes a day after Seoul reported the North was making preparations to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

October 31, 2024 29

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The Pentagon says 10 thousand North Korean soldiers are in Russia

The Pentagon says some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to eastern Russia for training - triple its previous estimate. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. The number was released soon after NATO confirmed that North Korean troops had been dispatched to assist Russia. ABC news reports that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Monday that this development signifies "a significant escalation" in North Korea's participation in the […]

October 29, 2024 38

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Political uncertainty persists in Japan

Japan is continuing to face political uncertainty in the aftermath of the ruling coalition losing its parliamentary majority in a general election. Parliament will have to vote within the next few weeks to choose a prime minister. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

October 29, 2024 12

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Japan annoyed at Russia’s denial of airspace violation

Japan is expressing frustration at Russia’s denial that it intruded into its airspace last month. Tokyo says a Russian military patrol plane flew over waters north of Hokkaido three times prompting an Japanese Self-Defense Force fighter jet to fire a signal flare. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting for us from Tokyo.

October 4, 2024 22

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Japan airport reopens after US made bomb explodes

Japan’s Miyazaki airport is reopening after a dud American bomb exploded on Wednesday forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting for us from Tokyo.

October 3, 2024 58