Japan should make preparations to issue a digital yen "without delay" and treat it as legal tender that would coexist with cash, a government panel of experts said Wednesday. The nine-member panel ...
1st LD Writethru: 5.2-magnitude quake hits Volcano Islands, Japan Region — GFZ
BEIJING, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Volcano Islands, Japan Region at 0640 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA to study ammonia supply to ships with NYK and Resonac
Japan's top power generator JERA said on Wednesday it would conduct a joint study with shipping major NYK Line and chemical company Resonac to supply ammonia to ships, as it seeks to expand the use of ... ( read original story ...)
Eisai to launch Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi in Japan on Dec 20
Eisai said on Wednesday its Alzheimer's drug Leqembi will launch in Japan on Dec. 20 following its inclusion on the National Health Insurance price list. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy, as inflation abates
The Bank of Japan's quarterly survey on business sentiment shows large Japanese manufacturers have grown more optimistic in the past several months.
Japan’s business mood hits near two-year high, keeps BOJ exit in focus
TOKYO -Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers hit a near two-year high in the three months to December, a closely watched central bank survey showed, suggesting the economic conditions ...
Japan business sentiment rises across the board ahead of Bank of Japan’s policy decision
Sentiment among the country’s manufacturers rose to 12 in Dec, beating economists’ forecast of 10. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nikkei rises for 3rd day on robust Bank of Japan Tankan results
Tokyo stocks rose slightly Wednesday, lifting the Nikkei index for three days in a row, on buying supported by the Bank of Japan's Ta ...
Tokyo Shares End Higher
Tokyo stocks ended higher Wednesday on the back of further gains on Wall Street. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 0.25 percent or 82.65 points, to 32,926.35, while the broader Topix index edged up ...
Japan panel calls for legal groundwork on issuing digital yen
Japan has moved a step closer towards issuing a digital yen ... In a list of proposals presented to the finance ministry, the panel also said it would be difficult to pay interest on CBDCs as doing so ...
Volocopter Wins Over Young Hearts with First Osaka & Hyogo Flight
Local guests, including the Osaka governor, Osaka City mayor, prefectorial representatives, city officials, partners, and media, witnessed today's final flight test day event, co-hosted by Sumitomo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood nears two-year high
STORY: Japan’s big automakers are leading a revival in business optimism. A closely watched survey out Wednesday showed confidence at big manufacturers approaching a two-year high. The Tankan index ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fumio Kishida Faces Ruling Party’s Biggest Political Scandal in Decades
About a fifth of the cabinet is expected to be sacked before the day is out as the scandal hits the biggest of the five factions in the LDP and appears set to spread even wider. ( read original story ...)
Fusa Tatsumi, world’s second oldest woman of 116 years, bids adieu after eating her favourite meal
Tatsumi may not be around anymore but she has left behind a legacy of resilience and a life well-lived. Fusa, a farmer's wife was born on April 25, 1907. ( read original story ...)
Court sentences 3 in Japanese military sexual misconduct case
A high-profile sexual misconduct case involving members of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force resulted in suspended sentences against three soldiers on Tuesday in the Fukushima District Court. ( read original story ...)
Japan chooses ‘tax’ as kanji of the year amid concern over cost of living
Competition winner reflects growing anxiety about tax rises, while second place for word of the year went to ‘hot’ after a sweltering summer ( read original story ...)