TOKYO, June 15 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] (Reporter) I am Kojima from the coordinating agency, NHK. I would like to ask about the situation in the Middle East. While there have been rapid developments, it has been announced that the United States and Iran have reached agreement on signing a memorandum aimed at ending hostilities. The Japanese Government has been making diplomatic efforts toward de-escalation. How do you assess...
TOKYO, June 14 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On June 14, commencing at 9:15 a.m. local time (5:15 p.m. on June 14, Japan time), Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, who is visiting London, the United Kingdom, visited Westminster Abbey and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, June 13 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] (Reporter) I am Noguchi with TBS. Prime Minister, you will shortly depart for the United Kingdom, Italy, and France to attend the G7 Summit. Energy security in light of the escalating situation in the Middle East and economic security with China in mind are expected to be among the key topics. How do you view the significance of your summit meetings with the leaders of the United Kingd...
TOKYO, June 12 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On June 12, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held the 34rd meeting of the Strategic Headquarters for Space Development at the Prime Minister's Office. At the meeting, the participants engaged in discussions on the priority measures for the revision of the Roadmap of the Basic Plan on Space Policy. Based on the discussion, the Prime Minister stated the following. (Prime Minister Takaichi) Today, we decided on the...
TOKYO, June 12 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On June 12, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held the 55th meeting of the Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters at the Prime Minister's Office. At the meeting, the participants engaged in discussions on the Intellectual Property Strategic Program 2026. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, June 11 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On June 11, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from Mr. Tetsuro Higashi, Chairman of the Board of Rapidus Corporation, Mr. Atsuyoshi Koike, President and CEO of Rapidus Corporation, and others at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, June 10 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) and the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine (NSSMC) held an online signing ceremony and signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on June 10, 2026. The MoC establishes a framework for cooperation and information exchange between the two authorities to enhance investor protection, ensure market integrity, and promote financial stability, and provides...
TOKYO, June 10 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: Following the announcements by major banks, etc. of their financial results as of March 31, 2026, the FSA has compiled the figures, etc. announced by these banks. Overview of major banks' financial results as of March 31, 2026 (https://www.fsa.go.jp/en/news/2026/20260610/01.pdf) Past Date Contact Major Banks Monitoring Office, Banking Business Division 1, Supervision Bureau, Financial Services Agency Tel +81-(0...
TOKYO, June 10 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: The FSA has compiled the regional banks' financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026,as attached below. Overview of the Japanese regional banks' financial results for the fiscal year ended March31, 2026 (https://www.fsa.go.jp/en/news/2026/20260610-2/03.pdf) Past Date Contact Regional Financial Planning Office, Banking Business Division 2, Supervision Bureau, Financial Services Agency Tel +81-(0)3...
TOKYO, June 10 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On June 10, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the 96rd General Meeting of the Japan Association of City Mayors (general assembly) held in Tokyo. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....