Russia sanctions 30 Japanese nationals
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that it closed entry to 30 Japanese journalists and scholars in response to Tokyo’s sanction policy against Moscow. “As part of the response to the ongoing so-called sanctions actions of official Tokyo against our country, linked to a special military operation, it was decided to indefinitely ban 30 Japanese citizens […]
Japan hits Russia with a new wave of sanctions: Two Turkish companies on the list
In response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Japan has expanded its sanctions against Moscow. The government in Tokyo has imposed an export ban on a total of nine organizations, including two companies from Turkey. The sanctions list also includes six companies from China and one from the United Arab Emirates. In a statement from […]
China sanctions Japanese lawmaker for spreading ‘fallacies’
China’s Foreign Ministry said that it is imposing sanctions on Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei for spreading “fallacies” about issues related to Taiwan and other disputes between the two countries. Hei, a member of the House of Councilors of the National Diet of Japan, is a China-born naturalized Japanese citizen who is also known by his […]
EU Lifts Sanctions on 3 LNG Tankers
The European Commission has announced the lifting of sanctions on three tankers operated by Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. This decision came after receiving commitments that these vessels would cease their activities involving Russian-sourced LNG. The sanctions had been imposed on the tankers North Moon, North Ocean, and North Light, which were transporting cargo from the […]
Report: Japanese firm imports Russian oil via sanctioned tanker
According to Bloomberg report, which is backed by the vessel tracking data a Japanese oil refinery, Taiyo Oil Co., imported Russian crude aboard a tanker subject to U.S. and EU sanctions. The refinery received 600,000 barrels of Sakhalin Blend crude that had been transported by the tanker Voyager. The ship loaded the oil on May […]
4 banks to get relief as Japan moves to partially lift sanctions on Syria
At least four banks will get relief from Tokyo as Japan on decided to partially lift sanctions on Syria. As NHK reported, top Japanese government spokesman Hayashi Yoshimasa told that Tokyo should “support positive efforts in Syria and help improve the lives of its people, who have been worn down by years of crisis, while […]
Mitsui OSK Seeks Japan’s Help as EU Sanctions LNG Tankers
Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. is seeking help from the Japanese government after a surprise decision by the European Union to sanction three of its liquefied natural gas tankers linked to a Russian project. As Bloomberg reports, “We are not at all happy about this, so we are now lobbying the EU through various channels, including […]
Japan expands sanctions list against Russia
The Japanese government announced in a statement that Japan has expanded its sanctions list against Russia and will impose sanctions on 11 individuals, 29 organisations and 3 banks in Russia. Japan’s measures against financial institutions will take effect on 9 February. The sanctions also include a North Korean individual and a Georgian bank for the […]