Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Japan

Takaichi Trade Boosts Nikkei as Japan Welcomes its First Female Prime Minister

Japan’s stock market surged Tuesday as the Takaichi trade boosted investor optimism. Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister. The Nikkei 225 Index...

Overseas Call Block: Japan Launches New App Feature to Combat Phone Fraud

The Metropolitan Police Department in Japan has introduced an overseas call block feature amid a surge in phone scams. Overseas Call Block will be...

New Moped License Spurs Honda’s Latest Motorcycle Lineup

Honda Motor Co. will launch four new motorcycles designed for Japan’s new moped license category. The move marks a major step in adapting to...

BOJ Rate Decision: Timing and Outlook

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda returned from Washington last week without a clear timeline for raising interest rates. The global economic outlook remains...

Tariff Policy Tension Amid U.S.-China Trade Drag

The intense focus on the United States’ tariff policy toward China reached a new milestone when President Donald Trump stated that his proposed 100 percent...

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