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Japan alarmed over recent FX moves, its finance minister says
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday that its authorities have been alarmed over recent foreign exchange moves, after…
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Bank of Japan turns less gloomy on economy, keeps rate-hike chance alive
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) revised up its inflation forecasts on Thursday (Jul 31) and offered a less gloomy outlook on the economy than…
Business
Bank of Japan to hold rate steady with likely upgrade to price view
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady and boost its inflation outlook on Thursday (Jul 31), as…
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Enough apologies: How Japan is shaking its price hike phobia
When Japanese ice pop maker Akagi Nyugyo raised its prices a meagre 10 yen in 2016, its sombre-faced management appeared in a one-minute…
Business
Japan trade deal sparks hope for US investors, frustration for automakers
Shares of General Motors, Ford Motor and Jeep-maker Stellantis, some of the biggest automakers in the US, rallied on Wednesday after news…
Business
Bank of Japan watchers still predict next rate hike in October or January
Bank of Japan (BOJ) watchers increasingly expect authorities to raise the benchmark interest rate either in October or January, according…
Business
MPACT to dispose two office buildings in Japan for 8.7 billion yen
Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT) is divesting two office buildings in Japan for 8.7 billion yen (S$78.7 million). The…
Business
Japan launches anti-dumping probe into stainless steel sheets from China, Taiwan
Japan has launched an anti-dumping investigation into nickel-based stainless cold-rolled steel sheets and strips imported from China and…
Business
Japan, EU to explore joint rare earths procurement: Nikkei
Japan and the European Union will consider joint public-private partnerships as they look to reduce their reliance on China in areas such…
Business
Couche-Tard’s failed bid for Seven & i sparks debate over Japan
Alimentation Couche-Tard’s decision to walk away in frustration from an attempted acquisition of Seven & i Holdings set off a debate in…
Culture
“Cloud” Is a Cautionary Tale of E-Commerce—and the Summer’s Best Action Movie
Ryosuke Yoshii (Masaki Suda), the thirtysomething protagonist of the mesmerizing Japanese thriller “Cloud,” is never more content than…
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IHG adds two new ANA Holiday Inn hotels to portfolio
Hospitality group IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered a new agreement with Fet System to rebrand two existing hotels in Sanda and Tosu,…
Business
Citi to boost Japan investment banking headcount up to 15%, executive says
Citigroup plans to raise its investment banking headcount in Japan by 10 to 15 per cent over the next year and make new hires in…
Business
Bank of Japan is said likely to consider raising inflation forecast
The central bank will update its quarterly outlook report at the end of its meeting on Jul 31 Bank of Japan (BOJ) officials are likely to…
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Bank of Japan likely to consider raising inflation forecast: sources
The central bank will update its quarterly outlook report at the end of its meeting on Jul 31 Bank of Japan (BOJ) officials are likely to…
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Japan Shatters World's Fastest Internet Speed Record with Mind-Blowing 1.02 Petabits Per Second
Have you ever imagined that downloading the entire Netflix catalog in the blink of an eye or the entire Wikipedia in just a second would…
Business
Japan succession crisis fuels elevator empire 6,000% stock gain
Tucked away in Japan’s vast corporate landscape is a little-known elevator maintenance company which has built an empire by buying up…
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Will Great Disaster Strike Japan on July 15? Manga Artist Predicts Mega Earthquake
Japan is now a topic of discussion worldwide due to a grim prediction by manga artist Ryo Tatsuki. The Japanese graphic novel artist and…
Business
Japan private-sector rice imports soar in May
Japan’s private-sector rice imports rocketed higher in May as the country grapples with supply shortages that have become a major headache…
Business
Japan hits M&A record of US$232 billion, driving Asia deals rebound
[TOKYO/HONG KONG] Japan is driving Asia’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) rebound in 2025 with a record US$232 billion worth of deals in…
Business
Some in Bank of Japan called for keeping rates low for now, June summary shows
Several opinions have warned of the expected hit to Japan’s fragile economy from sweeping US tariffs Some Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers…
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Bank of Japan board divided over rate pause and inflation risks, June summary shows
Some Bank of Japan (BBOJ) policymakers called for keeping interest rates steady for the time being due to uncertainty over the impact of…
Business
Daiwa plans 100 billion yen real estate fund as Japan market booms
Daiwa Securities Group plans to launch a real estate fund with two partners, tapping investor demand for a piece of Japan’s booming…
Business
Japan flags big cut to long-end bond issuance before risky sale
Japan’s larger-than-expected cut to super-long bond issuance has the potential to ease some upward pressure on yields just before an…