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 10

World

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 7

World

US prepares ‘contingency’ to spread missiles from Japan to Taiwan

The US military is planning to spread missile bases throughout western Japan in the event of a “Taiwan contingency”. It’s part of the US and Japan’s plan to deal with a conflict situation in the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 25, 2024 13

World

Japan PM says Trump team shot down meeting request

Japan’s new prime minister says he will not meet with Donald Trump on his return from the G20 summit in Brazil. Shigeru Ishiba had expressed a desire to meet with the US president-elect as soon as possible. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 18, 2024 29

World

Typhoon Shanshan brings downpours to central Japan

Authorities in Japan are urging people to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Shanshan moves over country. It was downgraded from a ‘typhoon’ on Thursday but is still bringing deluges heightening the risk of flooding and landslides. The storm has resulted in four deaths and 94 injuries so far. Reporting for us from Tokyo is Chris Gilbert.

August 30, 2024 65

Business / Economics

Quad foreign ministers meet in Tokyo amid regional security worries

Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan and the US kicked off a meeting in Tokyo on Monday to discuss deepening their collaboration on economic, security and humanitarian issues in the Indo-Pacific. It is their first gathering since September 2023, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

July 29, 2024 29

World

Japan takes steps to clarify runway instructions after Haneda crash

Officials in Japan are implementing emergency steps to avoid collisions at Tokyo’s Haneda airport after two aircraft crashed on the tarmac last week. Investigators believe vague updates from the control tower may have led a pilot to mistakenly believe he had clearance to enter the runway while another aircraft was landing. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

January 10, 2024 16