Japan's finances are becoming increasingly precarious, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki warned on Monday, just as markets test whether the central bank can keep interest rates ultra-low, allowing the ...
Japan finance chief warns of “unprecedented” fiscal health worsening
Japan's fiscal health has been deteriorating on an "unprecedented" scale after massive spending amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Monday, ...
Japan’s Kishida prioritises arms buildup, lifting birthrate
In his policy speech opening this year’s parliamentary session, Mr Kishida said active diplomacy should be prioritised, but that it required ‘defence power to back it up’.
Will wages in Japan keep up with climbing inflation?
Japan is also set to fall behind South Korea and Taiwan in ... employees to do the quality work that meets global standards,” said Fast Retailing finance chief Takeshi Okazaki. “If you want to ask for ...
Japan’s Suzuki: Country’s finances are becoming increasingly precarious
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki warned about the country’s finances during his appearance on Monday. Key quotes "Japan's public finances have increased in severity to ...
Thai Vietjet to fly direct Chiang Mai to Osaka from 16 Feb
Thai Vietjet has confirmed that it will commence direct flights service between Chiang Mai and Osaka on February 16, 2023, with great promotional fares starting from just THB 3,799 (approx.. USD ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wage talks start amid soaring inflation
Annual wage negotiations have kicked off in Japan amid a backdrop of soaring inflation. The focus is on how much businesses are willing to increase pay and whether smaller companies can keep pace. ( read original story ...)
Stocks rise in Tokyo, Sydney as other Asian markets closed for holiday
Shares were higher in Asia on Monday, but most markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday, with markets in Shanghai shut for the whole week ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM aide told off by his ‘ashamed’ mother for putting hands in pockets on Biden trip
Social media users said Seiji Kihara had bad manners and ‘more attitude than the prime minister’ but it was his mother’s comments that struck home ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Japan officials sought central bank meeting delay over yield curve move
The December meeting was adjourned from 10:51 am to 11:28 am and concluded at 11:54 am after officials eventually approved the Bank of Japan’s decision to revise its 10-year government bond yield ... ( read original story ...)
2 Crypto Stocks Gearing up for Gains; Cantor Says ‘Buy’
After a tumultuous 2022, impacted by multiple negative developments culminating in the FTX debacle that sent the crypto space into further meltdown, 2023 has started with a bang for the industry. As ...
Japan’s Nikkei rallies on Wall Street’s lead as earnings season looms
Japan's Nikkei share average jumped more than 1% on Monday, taking cues from a rally on Wall Street last week, with chip-related stocks leading gains. The Nikkei was 1.13% higher at 26,852.85 by the ...
Tokyo male companion arrested for allegedly forcing woman into prostitution
Police in Tokyo have arrested a man on suspicion of forcing a female customer of a so-called host club into prostitution. ( read original story ...)
6 Underrated Things To Do In Tokyo If You Need That Extra Push To Go, From Someone Who Just Went
I recently spent a week in Tokyo trying to do as much as I could with the limited time I had and here’s all the stuff I reckon you may not have thought of yet. On this list, you won’t find obvious ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s policy tweak drew rare request from government for a break
Government representatives who attended the Bank of Japan's policy meeting in December were granted a half-hour adjournment to contact their ministries, minutes showed, a sign the decision to tweak ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Rises 1.1%, Led by Electronics, Machinery Stocks
Japanese stocks were higher in morning trade, led by gains in electronics, machinery and chemical stocks as the yen’s recent strength eases and hopes continue for earnings growth ahead of the start of ...