South Korea asks U.S. for exemption from Trump’s proposed tariffs
South Korea asked the United States for an exemption from President Trump's proposed tariffs, Seoul's Finance Ministry said Friday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License…
Japan formally requests exemption from Trump tariffs
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Wednesday Japan has formally asked the United States for an exemption of Trump administration 25% tariffs on steel and…
Ukraine reaches deal with bondholders to restructure debt payments
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Ukraine reached a deal to restructure its debt. File Photo by Ukrainian PM Press Office/UPI | License Photo July…
Japanese stock market sees record highs, beating March as U.S. dollar drops in Tokyo
1 of 2 | The Nikkei Stock Average closed Thursday at 332.89 points while the broader Topix index finished 26.29 points going over its last…
South Korea unveils new visa for foreign K-pop trainees in tourism push
South Korea will introduce a new K-culture visa for foreign trainees in the entertainment industry, Seoul's Finance Ministry announced Monday. The "Korean Wave" of cultural…
Japan confirms $62 billion currency intervention to prop up weak yen
Japanese officials admitted on Friday that it pumped $62 billion in yen over the past month to slow its dramatic fall against the U.S. dollar,…