The Economist takes a simpler approach. Since 1986 we have compared the price of one item, the Big Mac, across the globe. To ensure the sameness of the product across countries, we have relied on the ...

After a day of wide-ranging talks and a joint news conference, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed Japan's ...

Japanese precision device maker Canon says its president will step down. Mitarai Fujio is retaining his roles as the company's CEO and chairman.

A rally in the Japanese currency has stalled following remarks from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He said the administration has a strong dollar policy, tamping down speculation of currency ...

President Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent have both opined on the US dollar, actually in opposite directions.

TOKYO - The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ---------- Toyota tops global auto sales for 6th straight year in 2025 NAGOYA - Toyota Motor Corp. group remained the ...

Fuji Television Network has regained about 80% of its sponsors who suspended commercials in the wake of a sexual abuse ...

European powers have sought to join forces after U.S. President Donald Trump roiled the transatlantic alliance by threatening ...

The Fed left monetary policy unchanged in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%. The accompanying statement and press conference ...

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is poised to dismantle Kurdish-led armed forces without objections from the Trump administration.

Trump laid out Board of Peace as part of his 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza. However, as time to start the second phase ...

China opens new runway in Micronesia's Yap islands, raising serious U.S. defense concerns in this strategically vital Pacific ...