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The South American trade bloc Mercosur has started negotiations with Japan for an economic partnership agreement. The announcement came during a leaders summit in Asuncion. It follows Mercosur's recent free-trade deal with the European Union.

June 30, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The yen fell to a 39-year low past 162 against the dollar on Tuesday in Tokyo.

Ayano Sato has begun a five-year term on the Bank of Japan board following her selection by Sanae Takaichi. The move comes two weeks after the central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 31 years.

June 29, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

A Thai court sentenced a 30-year-old woman identified as Laksana to seven years and six months in prison for human trafficking and aiding prostitution. She forced her 12-year-old daughter to provide sexual services at a Tokyo massage parlor last year.

Police in Fuji City arrested a 68-year-old unemployed man on Saturday for repeatedly calling a woman in her 90s.

June 28, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Japan's ultraconservative Sanseito party has adopted a more cooperative stance toward the ruling coalition. It is helping pass bills while seeking to build policy credentials ahead of local elections next spring.