The LDP’s loss in the upper house is another blow to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who has been struggling to close a trade deal with the Trump administration.

Japan thought it had a special relationship with the U.S. Now, Tokyo is finding that its security alliance counts for little as it struggles to cut a trade deal.

The United States’ closest security allies in Asia, along with several Southeast Asian countries, have been given another three weeks to negotiate trade deals — or face higher tariffs.

The U.S.’s closest security allies in Asia, along with six Southeast Asian countries, have been given another three weeks to negotiate trade deals — or face higher tariffs.

Kim paid public tribute to North Korean soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine, part of an effort to cement the two countries’ strategic defense pact.

Japanese companies’ rigid hierarchies can make it hard to confront bosses. Enter “proxy quitters.”

Japan’s largest steelmaker fought to take over its U.S. counterpart with heavy lobbying in D.C. and trips to Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh Steelers games.