Jangmi disrupts Tokyo flights and rail services
Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi weakens after landfall but keeps Tokyo on alert with heavy rain, flight cancellations and rising rivers....
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Japan current account surplus hits $24.8 billion in February
TOKYO: Japan posted a current account surplus of 3.93 trillion yen, or about $24.8 billion, in February, as strong returns on overseas investments helped offset softer trade-related gains and a continued shortfall in services. Preliminary balance of payments data released by the Ministry of Finance showed the surplus was nearly unchanged from......
Magnitude 5 earthquake hits eastern Japan without tsunami
TOKYO: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture in eastern Japan at 10:06 a.m. on Wednesday morning, shaking the Kanto region and causing buildings in Tokyo to sway, while authorities said there was no tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake was centered at a depth of 48 kilometers and......
Western Japan hit by 6.4 magnitude quake no tsunami risk
MENA Newswire, TOKYO: A series of powerful earthquakes struck western Japan on Tuesday morning, rattling the Shimane and Tottori prefectures and prompting widespread concern, though no tsunami warning was issued. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the strongest tremor registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 and was followed by multiple aftershocks......
Real wages in Japan fall for third straight month
March marked the third straight monthly fall in Japan's real wages, dropping 2.1% year-over-year amid persistent inflation....
Japan records $43 billion digital trade shortfall amid US tech dominance
Japan’s digital trade deficit hit a record $43 billion in 2024, driven by heavy reliance on US tech services like cloud, online ads, and licensing, according to Finance Ministry data....
Japan logs historic $193 billion current account surplus in 2024
Japan recorded a record $193 billion current account surplus in 2024, fueled by strong foreign investment returns, a weak yen, and an improving trade balance, Finance Ministry data shows....
PSG heads to Japan minus Mbappe amid contract dispute
In an unexpected move, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) embarked on their preseason tour of Japan on Saturday without their star player, Kylian Mbappe, who is currently caught in a contract dispute with the French champions. The prolific striker’s future with the club remains uncertain, casting a shadow over the excitement of......
Crisis deepens in Japan as birth rate reaches all-time low, fueling demographic concerns
Japan’s ongoing demographic crisis has reached a new level as the country’s birth rate hit a record low in 2022, marking the seventh consecutive year of decline. The health ministry’s announcement on Friday has underscored the sense of urgency gripping the nation, as the population continues to shrink and age......
Pharmacy emerges as top category in EU’s high-tech exports, valued at €446 billion
The European Union (EU) witnessed a substantial surge in high-tech imports from non-EU countries in 2022, totaling an estimated €482 billion—an impressive 22% increase compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the EU’s exports to these countries reached €446 billion, reflecting a notable 16% growth. China emerged as the dominant source......