Japanese lawmakers rebuke Biden after president calls Japan ‘xenophobic’
In a speech this week, President Biden called ally Japan “xenophobic,” along with many other countries he says are suffering from immigration shortages. Biden spoke Wednesday at a fundraiser in Washington, D.C., extolling the virtues and benefits of immigrants. “This election is about freedom, America, and democracy, and that’s why I need you so much. […]
Japanese yen strengthens after touching 160 to the dollar; Asia stocks rise as Fed meeting looms – CNBC
31 minutes ago Shares of Asian shipping companies rise after drone activity in Red Sea 2 hours ago The yen rapidly appreciates, exceeding 160 yen per dollar. The yen rose sharply in afternoon trading, hours after the Japanese yen broke through the 160 yen level against the US dollar, hitting a 34-year low. Since achieving […]
Japanese yen weakens to 160 against the U.S. dollar for the first time since 1990 – CNBC
In 2022, the Japanese yen depreciated significantly against the dollar. Stanislav Kogiku | Stanislav Kogiku SOPA Images | Light Rocket | Getty Images In Asian markets on Monday morning, the Japanese yen fell to 160 yen against the US dollar. According to FactSet data, the yen briefly hit 160.03 yen against the dollar, its lowest […]
WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later
Military scientists have identified the remains of an Illinois soldier who died in a Japanese POW camp in the Philippines during World War II. The remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerere of Berkeley, Illinois, was identified in December, nearly 81 years after he died of pneumonia at the Cabanatuan POW camp, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting […]
Japanese PM Kishida to visit North Carolina governor’s mansion in historic first
After days in Washington highlighting global security concerns, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida toured North Carolina on Friday and focused on another concern: the state’s title as the state’s largest foreign investor. I’m planning to put a spotlight on it. Kishida, who will serve as Japan’s prime minister starting in 2021, will visit two Japanese […]
Japanese prime minister addresses ‘undercurrent of self-doubt’ about US role abroad
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the importance of the alliance between the United States and Japan and urged lawmakers not to retreat from their role on the world stage during what he called an “inflection point” in history during a joint address to Congress on Thursday. “As we meet here today, I detect an […]
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio Meets Joe Biden, Emphasizing AI Concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited the White House on Wednesday for a summit meeting with President Joe Biden. While China’s growing security threat to Pacific nations was a hot topic, the two leaders also discussed a range of economic and technological issues, including artificial intelligence (AI), a rapidly growing and worrying field. . Associated […]
Helmut Marko makes incredible comparison for Yuki Tsunoda’s ‘flawless’ Japanese GP
Hiroki Tsunoda’s impressive Japanese Grand Prix made history as he became the first Japanese driver to score within the points in his home country in 12 years. His efforts also attracted the attention of one of the team’s most important figures. In his post-race column, Supported by Red Bull speed week, Dr. Helmut Marko praised […]
Biden embarks on big diplomacy week as Japanese PM arrives in DC
Leaders from Japan and the Philippines will be meeting with President Joe Biden this week, but it’s another country that will be on everyone’s mind. The president is hosting a state visit with Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, complete with a state dinner and various diplomatic events. Yet the more serious discussions […]
Japanese state dinner will feature Paul Simon, ice cream, and ‘magic of spring’
First lady Jill Biden previewed Wednesday’s state dinner with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and outlined how the food and decor were chosen to best reflect both the United States and Japan in the spring. The event marks President Joe Biden‘s fifth state dinner since entering office in 2021, with the most recent coming last […]