Japan

Sanseito Secretary General Sohei Kamiya speaks during a debate with leaders of other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Japan, July 2, 2025. Photo: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Asia

'Japanese First' party shakes up election with alarm over foreigners

Birthed on YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic spreading conspiracy theories about vaccinations and a cabal of global elites, the party, Sanseito, is widening its appeal with a 'Japanese...

People walk in front of the bank of Japan building in Tokyo, Japan, April 7, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou/File Photo
Asia

Japan election could further hamper BOJ's drive to raise rates

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation, accompanied by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, at the White House in Washington, DC, US June 21, 2025, following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Barria/Pool/File Photo
World+Biz

Trump unveils 25% tariffs on goods from Japan, S Korea in letters to leaders

A sales banner written by the store reading 'Whether you believe it or not is up to you' is displayed next to the comic book titled 'The Future I saw', authored by manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, on the shelf at the book store Village Vanguard in Tokyo, Japan June 30, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Issei Kato
Asia

Japan braces for more quakes, authorities dismiss doomsday hype

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Tech

Japan sets new internet speed record at 402Tbps using standard fibre optics

Miyazaki Katsura, executive senior vice president of JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), called on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna today (3 July). Photo: CA Press Wing
Bangladesh

CA urges Japan to enhance cooperation with Bangladesh

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Health

Japan trials ‘Universal Artificial Blood’ that could revolutionise emergency care

Why Bangladesh lagging behind in skilled migration to Japan
Migration

Why Bangladesh lagging behind in skilled migration to Japan

File photo of Election Commission building in Agargaon. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

Japan to provide Tk56.5cr in electoral support to Bangladesh 

Officials from Bangladesh and Japan governments during an agreement signing ceremony on 27 June 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Bangladesh signs $630m loan deal with Japan for Joydebpur-Ishwardi rail project

Japanese and US Flags fly side by side outside the White House in Washington, US, April 5, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Global Economy

Japan scraps US meeting after Washington demands more defense spending: FT

Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to the press upon his arrival at Haneda Airport, a day after ministerial talks on tariffs, with US President Donald Trump joining the negotiators, in Tokyo, Japan, April 18, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
Global Economy

Japan and US trade negotiators spoke again on Saturday: Japan gov't

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House in Washington, US, February 7, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo
USA

Trump and Japan PM discuss tariffs, Israel's attacks against Iran