Japan
Important for Singapore to engage China, Japan in shaping regional affairs: PM Wong
The two North-east Asian countries are important partners for Asean, says the prime minister
While K-pop draws concert tourists, J-pop freezes out foreign fans
Japan’s strict rules aim to deter scalping, but international fans feel hard done by
Japan to start releasing oil from joint stockpiles by end-March, PM says
Japan started releasing 15 days’ worth of private-sector oil inventories last week
Tokyo’s resale condo price gains stalling as policies drag on demand
Takaichi’s government has begun considering regulations on real estate acquisition by foreigners
Japanese firms agree to 5.26% wage hike, top union group's preliminary data shows
Rengo’s member unions are seeking an average hike of 5.94%, slightly below last year’s demand of 6.09%
Surprise and alliance: What the Trump-Takaichi meeting reveals
The US-Israeli war loomed over every exchange between the US president and Japanese prime minister
Trump calls for Japan, Nato to ‘step up’ on Iran as oil prices bite
Trump’s pleas for help have received a lukewarm response from allies
Singapore, Japan ‘strategically aligned’ for a stronger partnership: PM Wong
The Republic supports more cooperation with Tokyo on security matters, and has done so over the years, he says
Singapore, Japan upgrade ties to strategic partnership
The move will deepen the foundations of the substantive and multifaceted relationship between both countries
Japan union chief says China rare earth curbs hitting wage talks
Manufacturers are facing the impact of geopolitical factors weighing on their bottom line and on future earnings