The Bank of Japan left its interest rates unchanged in newly appointed Governor Kazuo Ueda's first policy meeting. The decision was in line with economist expectations for no changes to the benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to give up to $1.8 billion in subsidies for storage battery, chip projects
Among the proposals that it will subsidize is a plan by Honda and battery maker GS Yuasa to invest about 430 billion yen to boost storage battery production. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to review, but maintain, easing measures
The Bank of Japan announced a review of its longstanding monetary easing measures on Friday, but said it would maintain them for the time being in the first policy decision under new governor Kazuo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pledges to have women in third of top boardroom roles by 2030
Prime minister Fumio Kishida says diversity in listed companies is key to ‘achieving new capitalism and an inclusive society’ ... ( read original story ...)
And they’re off! Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines launches first carrier to Osaka in drive to expand regional routes, take on competitors
First Greater Bay Airlines flight to Osaka from Hong Kong took off on Friday morning, with return leg set for 6pm Flight carrying 130 passengers, 70 per cent of its capacity, with some touting airline ... ( read original story ...)
Asian nations to debate Japan’s bid to beef up market safeguards
Asian finance leaders gathering in South Korea next week will likely debate ways to beef up safeguards against market turbulence, as global banking sector woes and fears of recession in advanced ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to give up to $1.8 bln in subsidies for storage battery, chip projects
Japan will provide as much as $1.8 billion in subsidies for a slate of storage battery and chip-related projects, Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Friday, marking Tokyo's latest push ... ( read original story ...)
Women take on Japan’s political gender gap for ‘true democracy’
Women are a rare sight in Japanese politics, but 20-year-old Rinka Saito is determined to run for office one day because "you can't have true democracy without diversity".Saito fought to end a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to end random-testing of passengers from China
Japan will end COVID-19 border control measures specifically targeting visitors from China, effective on Saturday at midnight local time, chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a news ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s beloved 6-meter, 600-kilogram mannequin turns 50
First unveilied on April 28, 1973, the towering "Nana-chan" will be celebrated with a day of performances and limited souvenirs. ( read original story ...)
Japan to invite emerging nations to G7 finance leaders’ meeting
Japan will invite some emerging nations to an outreach meeting at the Group of Seven advanced countries Japan chairs next month in the city of Niigata, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Consumer inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates, keeps BOJ under pressure
Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital beat expectations in April and an index stripping away fuel costs rose at the fastest pace in four decades, highlighting the challenge new the central bank ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber to Supply Avid Tires for Subaru OE
Yokohama announced it began delivering tires to Subaru Corporation for use as OE on the automaker’s new Impreza in North America. ( read original story ...)
Prada Mode Travels to Tokyo
Prada Mode will be traveling to Tokyo on May 12 and 13. The ninth iteration of the architectural and cultural activation will take place in association with the Tokyo metropolitan government and the ... ( read original story ...)
Moon mystery: China, Japan scientists have no answers for mysterious space gear disappearances
Chinese engineers believe that dust has piled up on the hibernating rover and prevented it from charging is batteries, but they cannot verify any of the information. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda, GS Yuasa to invest $3 billion for battery development, build plant -Nikkei
Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd and battery maker GS Yuasa Corp will invest over 400 billion yen ($2.99 billion) and team up to produce batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and homes, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)