Investors were optimistic after American officials touted progress in trade negotiations over the weekend, though details had yet to be released.
Category: Japan
Panasonic to Cut 10,000 Jobs in Major Overhaul
The Japanese technology conglomerate plans to shed underperforming businesses and shift its focus to new areas of growth.
Toyota Says Tariffs Will Erase $1.3 Billion in Profits in Just 2 Months
The automaker’s somber forecast for the fiscal year underscored how quickly fortunes have turned for many companies reckoning with President Trump’s tariffs.
Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast
The Bank of Japan predicted growth of just 0.5 percent, cutting its previous forecast in half, and decided against another hike in interest rates.
Japan Travel Guide: The Best Food, Sights and Hotels Across the Country
The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs.
U.S. Gas Industry Pushes Back on Trump Shipbuilding Rules
The main oil and gas trade group wants the Trump administration to reconsider maritime rules released in April that would require it to use some U.S. ships to transport liquefied natural gas.
