Explore the memorable moments of the 1991 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, including record-breaking performances and their lasting impact as Tokyo prepares to host the event again in 2025 ( read original story ...)
Japan’s super-long bond yields plunge on issuance cut speculation
TOKYO (Reuters) -Yields on super-long Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell sharply on Tuesday after Reuters reported the country's finance ministry might issue fewer of these bonds. The 30-year JGB ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s super-long bond yields slide on optimism over likely cut in MOF sales
Yields on super-long Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell sharply on Tuesday after Reuters reported the finance ministry may reduce the issuance of those bonds. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan to consider trimming super-long bond issuance, sources say
Japan will consider trimming issuance of super-long bonds in the wake of recent sharp rises in yields for the notes, two sources told Reuters on Tuesday, as policymakers seek to soothe market concerns ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Government Panel Warns on Rising Yields’ Hit on Finances
A Japanese government advisory panel urged authorities to step up fiscal consolidation efforts, as the Bank of Japan’s ongoing monetary tightening efforts raise the risk of higher debt-servicing costs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP, two other parties OK pension system reform bills to boost basic benefits
Japan's ruling and main opposition parties on May 26 reached a broad agreement over pension system reform bills to include measures to bolste ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan considering selling Yokohama HQ to survive
Struggling Nissan may sell off its global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan as it looks to manage its financials, reports Nikkei Asia. This comes after the Japanese automaker vowed to shut down seven of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to closely monitor bond market, finance minister says
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday that the government will closely monitor the bond market ahead of the auction of super-long debt this week, warning that higher interest rates ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to consider tweaking bond issuance plan, sources say
Japan's Ministry of Finance (MOF) will consider tweaking the composition of its bond programme for the current fiscal year, which could involve trimming the issuance of super-long bonds, two sources ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka World Expo’s Hainan Week showcased the boundless potential of the Free Trade Port
CCPIT Hainan Provincial CommitteeHAIKOU, China, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hainan Week, themed "Towards Green Growth, Open and Shared," was held at the World Expo's China Pavilion in Osaka, ...
Global Times Online: Wuxi Culture and Tourism Development Group Unveils “Taihu Lake Yaji” Brand at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Wuxi Culture and Tourism Development Group debuted its new cultural tourism brand, Taihu Lake Yaji, during the "Wuxi Day" opening ceremony at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, on May 21. The brand, making ...
For the first time in decades, Japan isn’t the world’s largest lender
China wasn’t the top global creditor nation last year either, according to Tokyo’s finance ministry. The crown went to another country.
Japan loses world’s top creditor spot to Germany after 34-year reign
Japan's net external assets hit ¥533.05 trillion ($3.7 trillion) in 2024, a 13% rise from last year, but it was surpassed by Germany, which now leads in net external assets ...
Japan’s Net External Assets Hit Record ¥533 Trillion in 2024, Falls Behind Germany
Japans net external assets surged to a record 533.1 trillion ($3.73 trillion) in 2024, marking the seventh consecutive annual increase, according to the Ministry of Finance. The rise was driven by a ...
Asia-Pacific markets set for muted open as investors assess Trump’s tariff plans
Asia-Pacific markets are set to have a muted open Tuesday, as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump's postponement of 50% tariffs on European Union imports.
Naomi Osaka Gets Honest About ‘Tough’ Realities Of Motherhood
Naomi Osaka is getting candid about the challenges of balancing motherhood and her tennis career since welcoming her daughter Shai. In a new interview with Hello! Magazine, the tennis star, 27, ... ( read original story ...)