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Japan to expel eight Russian diplomats and officials

Russia's Ambassador to Japan Mikhail Yurievich Galuzin had been informed of the decision in a meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Mori

Japan plans to gradually reduce coal imports from Russia

Russia accounted for 11% of Japan's total coal imports in 2021, according to the government data

Japan's top envoy brings back 20 displaced Ukrainians from Poland

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi returned from Poland on Tuesday with 20 Ukrainians displaced by Russia's ongoing war on their country

US plans semiconductor alliance with Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan

The US has proposed forging a semiconductor industry alliance between the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan in a move to prevent China from gaining dominance over the strategic sector.

Yen at 6-year low on decisive BOJ move to tamp down bond yields

Treasury yields rose further on Monday, with 10-year yields above 2.5% at a three-year high, boosting the dollar's index to a two-week high

Japan to revise forex law to end crypto loophole for sanctions on Russia

Japan will revise its foreign exchange law to prevent Russia from evading Western financial sanctions following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine through cryptocurrency assets, government officials said

US, Japan and South Korea condemn North Korea's missile launch

North Korea tested what is believed to be its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in more than four years that splashed down in waters off Japan's western coast on Thursday

Japan plans mandatory disclosure of gender wage, female manager ratio

The move would be part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's push to narrow income disparities and achieve more equal distribution of wealth.

Japan's 10-year bond yield rises one basis point to one-month high

Japan's 10-year bond yields tracked US Treasury peers higher on Wednesday, extending gains to hover near a level that prompted the Bank of Japan to step in

Japan PM Kishida to consider new stimulus to ease fuel spike blow: Report

Nikkei newspaper reports the government will likely tap 5.5 trillion yen ($45.41 billion) in reserves set aside under the fiscal 2022 budget.

Japan lifts power outage warning in Tokyo, but supply outlook fragile

Japan lifted a warning of potential blackouts for the Tokyo region as weather and conservation efforts improved, but the supply outlook still appears fragile with several coal-fired plants offline

Earthquake aftermath: Japan fighting to avoid mass power cuts

Govt officials warned power supply is expected to fall short of demand Tuesday evening, and officials at Tokyo Electric Power Co. said there could be partial outages if the supply squeeze continues

India & Japan take recent shifts in their stride

Talks of a major rift were also put to rest by the joint statement, which largely hewed to India's stated position

India somewhat 'shaky' in dealing with Russia: US President Joe Biden

Biden said that India is being somewhat shaky in terms of showing support against the Russian Ukraine war as he claimed that Japan, Australia have a united front while dealing with Putin's aggression

Adani Power, Japan's IHI & Kowa join hands for sustainable power generation

This will aim to promote energy cooperation between Japan and India through diverse and realistic energy transitions utilising all energy sources and technologies

Power outage alert in Japan amid earthquake damage, cold weather

The magnitude-7.4 earthquake off the coast of Fukushima on March 16 killed four people and injured more than 230 others

Tokyo area warned of power outages due to cold, earthquake damage

Japan's government alerted the Tokyo region of potential blackouts because power supplies were low after several coal-fired plants temporarily stopped generating electricity

Ukraine crisis: President Zelensky to address Japanese parliament

Japan, unlike in the past, has been acting tough against Russia, in line with other Group of Seven countries, though Tokyo's steps have triggered Moscow's retaliation

Tokyo denounces Moscow as Russia stops peace treaty talks with Japan

Japan denounced Russia over its decision to discontinue peace treaty talks over the disputed Kuril islands and withdraw from joint economic projects

What does Japan's $42 billion investment mean for India?

On his first visit to India, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged an investment of $42 billion over the next five years. So, what are the specifics of this fresh investment? Let us find out