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 ...)
Japan city to cull ‘invasive’ squirrels harming ancient buildings, biodiversity in Kamakura
Keiko Yamazaki, a board member of the Japanese Coalition for Animal Welfare, said the problem went beyond property damage. “A big issue here is biodiversity,” she said. “As an island, Japan has long ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Matsuno: Need to closely monitor downside risks including overseas economic slowdown. rising prices
“I need to closely monitor downside risks including overseas economic slowdown and rising prices,” Matsuno added. At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading modestly flat at around 145.50, awaiting ...
Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher, chip shares shine
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday after Wall Street closed higher overnight, with Advantest and other chip-related stocks leading the gains. The Nikkei climbed 0.44% to 32,987.69 by the ...
Japan plans tax breaks for 10 years to boost EV, chip production
The decade-long tax benefits extend to sectors such as sustainable aviation fuels, green steel, chemicals, and EV battery storage. (Nissan pic) TOKYO: The Japanese government is planning to offer tax ...
Asia markets poised to extend gains ahead of Japan tankan survey, Fed rate decision
In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 climbed marginally at its open, pushing further its four-month highs. Japan's Nikkei 225 is also set to rise, with the futures contract in Chicago at 32,980 and its ...
Japan’s business mood hits near 2-year high, keeps BOJ exit in focus
Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers improved in the three months to December for a third quarter in a row, a closely watched central bank survey showed on Wednesday, underscoring the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood hits near 2-year high in December quarter
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 needed to ... ( read original story ...)
Are flying taxis set to soar in Japan or face turbulence from tech and safety barriers?
A consortium is planning to kick-start flying taxis in Japan by first building “vertiports” in several cities. ( read original story ...)
Japan state-backed JIC to buy out Fujitsu chip-packaging unit for $4.7 bln
Japan has designated chips as "specified critical materials ... 2023 Dealscategory Walgreens mulls IPO for UK Boots pharmacy chain - Bloomberg News Walgreens Boots Alliance is in early talks over ...