Japan’s leader is finally set to meet Trump, three months after the US president’s election victory. Why has he spent that time cozying up to China instead?

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday that the government will continue to invest and create jobs in the United States (US). Ishiba further stated that he will urge the US to provide a stable energy supply. At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading 0.11% lower on the day to trade at 154.08.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s goal of getting the annual budget passed – and perhaps the fate of his own political future – is shaping up to be a multi-billion-dollar battle for votes from two mid-sized opposition parties.

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is preparing to visit the U.S. for his first meeting with President Donald Trump, looking to start the relationship off on the right foot with discussion of increasing imports of American shale gas.

Japan will promote communication with China,' says Ishiba as millions celebrate Chinese New Year - Anadolu Ajansı

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is carefully considering whether to release a statement this year to mark the 80th anniversary of the country's surrender in

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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday pledged to build a cross-party consensus through parliamentary debate as his minority government seeks to ensure sustained pay hikes and regional revitalization as his priority goals.

Japan will draw up a basic plan underpinning the development and use of artificial intelligence by addressing security concerns, Prim

By Tim Kelly, Yukiko Toyoda, John Geddie TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is considering offering support for a $44 billion gas pipeline in Alaska as it seeks to court U.S. President Donald Trump and forestall potential trade friction,

TOKYO--Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that he may discuss energy supplies with U.S. President Donald Trump. "Considering the situation in the Middle East, I believe that the stable supply of energy is extremely important," Ishiba said in a parliamentary committee.