US in hurry to strike deal: Japan's tariff negotiator
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
The administration of US President Donald Trump is in a hurry to strike a deal in tariff negotiations with Japan, Japanese economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa said Friday after returning from a US trip earlier in the day.
Uncertainty remains as Japan, US begin tariff talks
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025
After the Japanese and US governments kicked off their tariff negotiations on Wednesday, it remains uncertain whether Japan can cope with what Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has described as a "national hardship."
Ishiba cabinet approval sinks to 23.1 %: Jiji Poll
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025
The public approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet fell to 23.1 % in April, hitting the lowest level since he took office in October last year, a Jiji Press opinion poll showed.
BMA, Tohoku University discuss disaster response guidelines
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025
(April 17, 2025) – Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, welcomed Prof. Shinichi Kuriyama, Director of the International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS) at Tohoku University, along with Senator Ratchaneekorn Thongthip and their team, for a discussion on Thursday.
Thailand showcases culture and innovation at Expo 2025 Osaka
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025
Thailand is among 158 countries participating in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, featuring architectural marvels, cultural performances and immersive exhibitions.