Tag: Japan
HANA’s ‘Blue Jeans’ Bows at No. 1 With Biggest Week for Any Act in 2025 on Japan Hot 100
HANA’s “Blue Jeans” debuts at No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released July 23.
The track included in the...
Trump calls the Japan trade deal on autos a major win. Detroit says it’s ‘definitely at a disadvantage’
U.S. automakers are concerned about President Donald Trump’s agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15%, saying they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and...
Japanese equities rally on ‘massive’ U.S. trade deal, with markets buoyed by hopes of more 11th hour announcements
President Trump has confirmed the U.S. has agreed to a trade deal with Japan, describing it as the “largest in history” and sending markets...
Trump announces Japan trade deal that drops threatened tariffs from 25% to 15%
President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation.
“This Deal will create...
Japan’s Ishiba Vows to Stay in Power After Debilitating Election Loss
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at how Japan’s election results could hamper U.S. trade talks, Israeli forces attacking Gaza’s main humanitarian...
Japan votes in a key election as Prime Minister Ishiba faces a possible loss
Japanese were voting Sunday for seats in the smaller of Japan's two parliamentary houses in a key election with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and...
Bear roaming golf course halts play at tournament for second time in 2 months in Japan
A bear sighting on Wednesday prompted organizers of a golf tournament in Japan to cancel the opening day, marking the...
Ex-Avex USA CEO Naoki Osada Launches Company to Propel Japanese Talent in U.S. and Global Markets
Naoki Osada, former CEO of Avex USA, has announced the launch of Nebula17, a multi-faceted music company that offers label, publishing, venture capital, international...
Japanese WWII destroyer torpedoed by U.S. boats discovered on Pacific seafloor — still armed with munitions
A famed Japanese destroyer sunk by U.S. torpedoes during a pivotal battle in World War II has been discovered on...
Trump Ups the Ante on Trade Threats
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. trade threats, French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the United Kingdom, and deadly protests in Kenya.
Deal or No Deal
U.S. President...