Japan is no longer in deflation but policymakers need to ensure prices do not slide back into contraction, economy minister Yoshitaka Shindo said on Friday, suggesting authorities are still concerned ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister says no ‘defence line’ set in dealing with currency moves
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday Japanese authorities have set no "defence line" in dealing with currencies, while also warning the yen's weakness had progressed "quite a bit".
Osaka signs deal to open casino resort in fall 2030
Officials hope the resort will help spur the regional economy after the end of the 2025 World Expo in the city of Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Osaka signs agreement with operator to open integrated resort in 2030
Osaka Prefecture in western Japan and a resort operator have signed an agreement to open an integrated resort featuring a casino around autumn of 2030. ( read original story ...)
Sony doubles down on virtual production business using its hardware muscle
Sony Group is increasing its focus on the virtual production business where it is seeing market-beating growth, a company executive said, riding on the strength of the Japanese entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to release second batch of wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant next week
UN-approved release to go ahead despite China’s ban on all Japanese sea imports following first batch ... ( read original story ...)
‘There’s no doubt we picked a side here’ — Chainalysis founder Michael Gronager talks analytics, Ukraine and crypto adoption in Asia
In the second in a series of 1-on-1 interviews from the Token 2049 crypto conference in Singapore held Sept. 13-14, Michael Gronager, founder of blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, spoke to Forkast ...
Former crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried faces US trial
Fried, once the most respected face of crypto currency, goes on trial Tuesday in federal court facing seven counts of fraud that could see him spend decades in prison.Pending the trial, Bankman-Fried ...
Japan’s Nikkei falls, set for worst quarter in a year as energy stocks weigh
Japan's Nikkei share average sank on Friday as a retreat in crude oil pulled down energy shares, keeping the stock benchmark on course for its worst quarterly performance since mid-2022.
Asia markets poised for rebound, mirroring moves on Wall Street; Japan data in focus
Japan will release its September inflation figures for Tokyo, which is seen as a leading indicator of nationwide trends.
Japan Finance Minister Pledges Appropriate Action Against Excessive Yen Moves
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki renewed his pledge to take action against sharp falls in the yen as it weakened to its lowest level in almost a year.
Japan monitoring forex volatility, yen falling sharply: minister
Japan is closely watching volatility in foreign exchange markets and will respond appropriately to rapid movements, Finance Minister ...
Japan finance minister says no ‘defence line’ set in dealing with FX moves
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday Japanese authorities have set no "defence line" in dealing with currencies and that they would not rule out any options if moves become ...
Biggest sell-off in 25 years hits Japan bonds as Bank of Japan loosens grip
JAPAN’S government bonds are set for the worst quarterly sell-off in more than two decades as the central bank loosens its grip on the market. Read more at The Business Times.
WATCH: Yokohama: A city and its sea
Yokohama became a great port city as Japan's gateway to the world. It's a fine place to visit, with attractions ranging from lovely parks overlooking the bay and streets of old 19th century western ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo equity offerings surge as Japan Inc begins to shift towards capital efficiency
Japan equity offerings have more than quadrupled in value this year, with investors encouraged by a surge in the Nikkei stock index to a 33-year high and signs that Japanese firms have begun to manage ...