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China's state-owned firms urge staff to avoid Japan trips as tensions rise

The development comes amid tensions between the two countries following the remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over Taiwan

China stops seafood imports from Japan, links move to Fukushima water

Beijing resumed purchasing marine products from Tokyo just earlier this month, after it lifted a blanket import ban, which was imposed in August 2023, after the water discharge began

Japan warns citizens in China to stay vigilant as diplomatic tensions rise

Japan urged citizens in China to stay alert and avoid suspicious activity as tensions spike following PM Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks and Beijing's retaliatory steps

US pulls out missile system from Japan as Beijing-Tokyo row escalates

The development comes days after Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments triggered a diplomatic flare-up with China

GST 2.0, customs reforms to boost Indo-Japan auto ties and EV push: Report

Significant regulatory transformations such as GST 2.0 and progressive customs reforms are likely to accelerate investment flows, promote EV adoption, and drive the next wave of Indo-Japan collaboration in clean mobility and advanced manufacturing, according to a report. With USD 43.3 billion in cumulative investments, Japan is India's fifth-largest foreign investor. A deeper utilisation of the Indo-Japan FTA will be key to driving competitiveness, enabling technology transfer, and advancing India's journey toward a sustainable, innovation-led automotive future, Grant Thornton Bharat and the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IJCCI) said in a joint whitepaper. "The convergence of GST 2.0 and targeted customs incentives marks a defining moment for India's automotive sector. Reduced tax rates, simplified compliance, and supply-chain-focused exemptions will not only elevate India's cost competitiveness but also strengthen its positioning as a manufacturing and export hub for .

China's 'head-on blow' warning to Japan after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remark

China issued one of its strongest warnings yet after Japan PM's Taiwan comments, saying any challenge to its sovereignty will face a "firm blow" and be "shattered against the great wall of steel"

Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters as exports fall

Japan's economy sank at an annualised rate of 1.8 per cent in the July-September period, government data showed on Monday, as President Donald Trump's tariffs sent the nation's exports spiralling. On a quarter-by-quarter basis, Japan's gross domestic product, or GDP, or the sum value of a nation's goods and services, slipped 0.4 per cent, in the first contraction in six quarters, the Cabinet Office said. The annualised rate shows what the economy would have done if the same rate were to continue for a year. The fall was still smaller than the 0.6 per cent drop the market had expected. A big decline during the quarter came in exports, which were 1.2 per cent down from the previous quarter. Some businesses had sped up exports, when they could, to beat the tariffs kicking in, inflating some of the earlier data for exports. On an annualised basis, exports dropped 4.5 per cent in the three months through September. Imports for the third quarter slipped 0.1 per cent. Private consumptio

Will AI turn Japan's 'irreplaceable treasures' into disposable slop?

AI's threat gives Japan a second chance to do right by the workers propping up the $21 billion industry. Tokyo must move fast to strengthen labour rights, protect IP, and demand transparency

Japan battles rise of 'zombie cigarettes' as etomidate drug crisis deepens

Japan is confronting a fast-evolving drug crisis as etomidate-laced 'zombie cigarettes' spread among young users, triggering arrests and trafficking probes

How a single remark on Taiwan by Japan has reignited tensions with China

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remark on defending Taiwan has triggered a fierce diplomatic clash with China, reopening historical wounds

Teijin, BioVaram sign pact to deliver next-generation medical solutions

Hyderabad-based biotechnology company BioVaram on Thursday said it has signed a MoU with Japan's Teijin Limited to collaborate on expanding usage of Regenerative Medicine products and Implantable medical devices in Japan and India. BioVaram, the University of Hyderabad incubated startup, is the brand name of the UR Advanced Therapeutics Pvt Ltd (URAT), a release said. The collaboration aims to expand the reach of Teijin Group's implantable medical devices and regenerative medicine products in India, while also introducing BioVaram's advanced product portfolio to the Japanese market, it said. "Under the terms of the agreement, Teijin and BioVaram will explore the regulatory approval and commercialisation of SYNFOLIUM?, a cardiovascular repair patch by Teijin Medical Technologies Co, Ltd, in India," it said. The collaboration will open up opportunities for expanding use of Japan Tissue Engineering Co, Ltd's (part of the Teijin Group) regenerative medicine products in India. The ...

Tensions rise between Japan, China after PM Takaichi's remarks over Taiwan

Japan was involved in a war of words with China on Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute a survival-threatening situation" for Japan requiring the use of force. Takaichi, who was elected as the country's first female prime minister last month, said Friday that Chinese use of force around Taiwan would qualify as an existential threat. Her comment sparked sharp criticisms from Beijing over the weekend. We have no choice but cut off that dirty neck that has been lunged at us without hesitation. Are you ready? Chinese Consul General Xue Jian said in a message posted on X, which was later deleted. Xue also criticized past remarks made by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other Japanese lawmakers that of Taiwan emergency is Japan emergency as blatant interference of Chinese internal affairs and violation of sovereignty that require a retraction and apology. On Monday, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo had ...

Strong quake hits northern Japan, tsunami advisory lifted after 3 hours

A powerful quake rattled northern Japan Sunday evening, followed by several more temblors, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. A tsunami advisory was issued. The earthquake, with an upgraded magnitude of 6.9 and depth of 16 km, struck off the coast of Iwate prefecture at 5:03 pm Japan time. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, or any reports of abnormalities at the two nuclear power plants in the area. The agency issued an advisory for a tsunami of up to 1 metre along the northern coastal region, and subsequently said the water could reach as high as 3 metres in some spots. A tsunami of about 10 cm was detected at Ofunato city in Iwate Prefecture, Ominato port, Miyako and Kamaishi, and subsequently as high as 20 cm in the coastal area of Kuji. The tsunami that followed in Ofunato also reached 20 cm, according to the agency. Tsunami waves that follow earthquakes can continue for a few hours afterward, hitting the coast repeatedly, and can possibly get bi

Japan issues tsunami warning after 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits coast

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occured at 5.03 pm (local time). Waves of up to 1 meter were possible along the Iwate coast

India meets Japan, in a frame: How anime bridges two creative economies

Anime is emerging as a cultural bridge between two creative economies, linking Japan's global content industry with India's evolving creative economy, driven by a rising pool of talent and studios

India, Japan have larger responsibility towards Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

The partnership, Jaishankar emphasised, serves to enhance strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific region and contribute to global economic growth

Satyakam Arya set to take over as president and CEO of Hino Motors

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles MD and CEO Satyakam Arya will lead Hino Motors, a Toyota Group company, marking the first time an Indian will head a Japanese automobile major

Japan to invest $300 mn in Pakistan's copper mine amid supply crunch

Situated in Pakistan's Balochistan province, the Reko Diq copper-gold mine is poised to become one of the world's five largest copper reserves, drawing Japanese financing and industrial support

South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350 bn investment

After a charm offensive in Japan that culminated in USD 490 billion in investment commitments, President Donald Trump is set to meet with South Korea's leader on Wednesday as a trade deal with that country appears more elusive. Top officials in Washington and and Seoul say the sticking point for an agreement continues to be the logistics behind Trump's demand that South Korea invest USD 350 billion in the United States. Korean officials say a direct cash injection could destabilise their economy, and they'd rather do loans and loan guarantees instead. The country would also need a swap line to manage the flow of its currency into the US. The disparity between what Trump is asking for and what South Korea can deliver threatens to overshadow the meeting between Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju, a historical city playing host to the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Oh Hyunjoo, a deputy national security director, told reporters that the ...

Ford's enormous F-150 becomes unlikely part of Japan's efforts to woo Trump

Japan is filled with tiny white trucks that farmers and commercial workers use to lug their gear along the narrow roads of a nation smaller than California. But Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had another, more substantial truck in mind as she looked to build rapport with visiting US President Donald Trump. Takaichi, who wants to improve economic ties with Washington and cement a strong relationship with Trump, placed an enormous American Ford F-150 truck, as well as US-made Japanese automobiles, in the courtyard of the Akasaka Palace where the leaders held their first talks Tuesday. Trump is a fan of the Ford F-150 and has responded positively to reports that the Japanese government is considering buying dozens of the pickups. He has also complained that there are hardly any American cars in Japan and that the country's vehicle safety standards are too strict. But the lack of big American automobiles in Japan might be linked to more practical reasons, including local taste