She must tackle the daunting task of forming a bond and ensuring that Japan-US ties do not derail under her leadership. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing a package of US goods including Ford pickups, soybeans and LNG to strengthen trade ties with Washington as China sharply reduces American imports amid an escalating trade rift.

Japan's exports rose for the first time in five months in September, data showed on Wednesday, although U.S. shipments continued to fall despite lower U.S. tariffs on Japanese goods that took effect in the month.

Every so often, an automaker decides to walk straight into the lion’s den. Chinese giant BYD is doing exactly that by taking on Japan in one of its most tightly held automotive arenas.

Her comments come after her historic appointment on 21 October as Japan’s first female prime minister, after her party Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) entered a coalition with the right-wing Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), giving her the parliamentary support needed to avoid a runoff.

Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data Wednesday, on robust shipments to Asia that offset a decline in exports to the U.S., which were impacted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical Co has signed a deal with Innovent Biologics to accelerate development of the Chinese drugmaker's oncology medicines, it said on Wednesday. Takeda will help to develop Innovent's non-small cell lung and colorectal cancer medicine candidate IBI363,

As the 2025-26 season approaches, Alterra Mountain Company and the Ikon Pass have announced a new expansion into Asia, with fresh access at ski resorts in China, Japan, and South Korea. With Ikon’s flagship pass,