Japan Raids Ice Cream Giants in Cartel Investigation
The Fair Trade Commission said that it suspected six leading ice cream manufacturers fixed the prices of popular frozen treats.
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Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’
Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty softwareBusiness live – latest updatesThe chair of Fujitsu, the Japanese technology firm at the centre of the Post Office IT scanda…
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high … of 1%
Country acts amid Iran war inflation pressures, but US Fed and Bank of England expected to hold ratesBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised interest rates to a 31-year high as it tries to dampen inflationary pressures created …
Zelenskyy thanks G7 leaders for ‘strong ideas on how to force Russia into peace’ – as it happened
Ukrainian president praises successful talks after Trump’s comments that ‘Russia should make a deal’ after G7 meeting… and given the delay this morning, the meeting may or may not have happened already – guess we will find out at some point during the …
UK eyes sixth-generation GCAP fighter contract signing in weeks
Italy, Japan and the UK are committed to the future fighter effort, with a timeframe of 2035 marked for entry into service.
U.S. and Iran Agree to a Truce
The agreement could pave the way for further talks that could ultimately end the war. President Trump said that it could also reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan Is Running Out of Royals. Are More Men the Answer?
Japan’s legislature is drafting a plan to allow the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives. But some in Japan would prefer a female emperor.
Germany and Japan Are Rearming Again, 80 Years After World War II
After becoming allies to disastrous effect in the 1940s, Berlin and Tokyo are finding new reasons to team up — including rebuilding their militaries.
UK and Japan set to agree investment deal worth £18bn
Keir Starmer says commercial and government agreements will create tens of thousands of jobsThe UK and Japan are set to agree £18bn worth of investment, creating tens of thousands of jobs.Prime minister Keir Starmer will welcome his Japanese counterpar…
Japan Pushes Back on Trump’s Anime Posts
The use of anime imagery online by President Trump and his administration has strained diplomatic ties with Japan and drawn criticism from creators and fans.