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 consider raising at least one of their…
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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 consider raising at least one of their…
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 be a possibility? No buffering, no breaks—just…
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 heirless family-run companies. Japan Elevator Service…
Pimco sees Japan wooing capital as tariffs spur diversification
Japan has emerged as a prime destination for global investors as the trade war triggers a reassessment of capital flows into the US, according to Pacific Investment Management Co (Pimco).…
Alienating South Korea and Japan Is a Strategic Blunder
High tariffs on the two nations will drive a wedge between America and its strongest allies in the Indo-Pacific region. Source link
Japan, Korea eager to cut deal before Aug. 1 tariff deadline
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday it is "truly regrettable" that the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on its exports beginning Aug. 1, but the Trump administration is…
Trump Releases Flurry of Tariff Announcements for Bangladesh, Cambodia and More
After setting a new Aug. 1 deadline for ongoing trade negotiations over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump began informing America’s trading partners about their new duty rates under…
Trump hits South Korea, Japan and others with 25% tariffs
President Trump on Monday sent letters to Japan, South Korea and a dozen other nations announcing heavy tariffs on goods they send to the U.S., making critical Asian allies the first…
‘Little Amélie’ Review: A White Girl Raised in Japan Shares Her Unforgettable Worldview in Colorful French Cartoon
The Japan-inclined daughter of a Belgian diplomat, Amélie Nothomb has published several books about her upbringing in Asia, including one in which she boldly channels her inner toddler. In…
US, Japan, India, Australia pledge mineral cooperation on China jitters
The United States, Japan, India and Australia pledged on Tuesday to work together to ensure a stable supply of critical minerals, as worries grow over China’s dominance in resources vital…
Trump Desperately Begs Japan for His Weirdest Trade Deal Yet
Even the Iranians are surprised by how little damage Donald Trump’s bombs apparently did. An intercepted communication between Iranian officials indicated that the nuclear facility…
Doublet Spring 2026: Eggs – In This Economy?
Waste not, want not. And Doublet’s Masayuki Ino wouldn’t disagree, particularly when it comes to produce. On Sunday morning, guests sat on haystacks in an urban garden in eastern Paris…
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 for both consumers and policymakers.…
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 the first half, and bankers expect the trend to…
Auralee Spring 2026: Breezing Into Warmer Days
What to wear when the changing spring weather can turn from blustery to balmy, and back, in the space of a few hours? Ryota Iwai turned that uncertainty into a positive for his coed…
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 US tariffs on Japan’s economy, a summary of…
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 property market. The Japanese brokerage will collaborate…
Japan flags big cut to long-end bond issuance before risky sale
Japan’slarger-than-expected cut to super-long bond issuance has potential to ease some upward pressure on yields just before an auction this week that risks reigniting turmoil in the debt…
Slow rate hikes could cause wage-price spiral, Bank of Japan paper says
Hiking interest rates only gradually as raw material costs rise could heighten the risk of an upward spiral in wages and consumer prices, the Bank of Japan said in a research paper…
Japan to cut super-long bond sales by 10% to calm markets
Japan’s government plans to cut sales of super-long bonds by about 10 per cent from its original plan in a rare revision to its bond programme for the current fiscal year, trimming overall…
Japan firms exit Tokyo exchange at record pace in delisting rush
Japanese companies are leaving the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) at the fastest pace in over a decade, reflecting a surge in deals and management buyouts as they face more pressure to make…
Yes, We Should Have Bombed Japan
The expenses necessary to end the war had to be paid by the instigators. Source link
Bank of Japan vows to keep raising rates if underlying inflation accelerates
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Tuesday stressed anew the central bank’s readiness to keep raising interest rates if underlying inflation approaches its 2 per cent target.…