Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda knows well the risk of tightening policy prematurely. Attempts to slow stimulus and raise borrowing costs by his predecessors have backfired repeatedly since 1997. Investors worry about market ructions if Ueda hikes rates now but there is another risk: that he waits too long. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets set to mostly rise as U.S. inflation forecasts fall, Nikkei to reach new 2023-highs
Asia-Pacific markets are set to largely rise on Tuesday ahead of the U.S. inflation report and Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting later in the day – the central bank is widely expected to hold rates ...
Japan optimism has been fueled by ‘game-changing’ reforms and Warren Buffett: Here’s what you need to know
Increased foreign investment will push cash-rich Japanese companies towards greater profitability and efficient capital allocation. ( read original story ...)
Aging Japan wants foreign workers, but will they come?
Stagnant wages and old culture loom over Kishida's restructured policies ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police hunt for mystery thief stealing urinal drain grates from public restrooms
Police in Sapporo, Japan, are on the hunt for a serial urinal grate thief. The thefts: From May 16 to 30, a total of 38 urinal drain grates from 16 public restrooms were stolen, according to Yomiuri ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to consider delaying defence spending tax increase to 2025 or beyond -source
The Japanese government is looking into putting off a tax increase to fund extra defence spending by a year to 2025, a ruling party source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters said on ... ( read original story ...)
The capital city with budget suburbs under $470,000 – even after prices have risen by nearly 80 per cent
The quiet achiever of the Australian housing market – that four years ago had the cheapest suburb of all the capital cities and two years ago was voted the most liveable city in Australia, as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Maruoka Castle: One of only 12 remaining original castle towers in Japan
Majestically sitting on a hill, Maruoka Castle can be found watching the small city of Sakai in Fukui Prefecture. According to legend, a thick mist surrounds the castle whenever enemies approach. ( read original story ...)
A Japanese Start-up Is Building a Bonkers Floating City Designed to Adapt to Climate Change
Dubbed Dogen City, the proposed project will also provide cutting-edge medical care to its 40,000 inhabitants. ( read original story ...)
6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Japanese island Hokkaido
The Japanese island of Hokkaido was rattled by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Sunday, but no aftershocks have been felt. ( read original story ...)
See where six crypto whales’ wallets are putting their assets
The wallets are worth a total of $493.6 million, with almost 98% of their wallets’ allocated on the Ethereum blockchain.
Andreessen Horowitz to open first office outside the U.S. in London in bet UK will become crypto hub
Andreessen Horowitz, a major U.S. technology investor, said it plans to open its first international office in London.
Tokyo hero Simranjeet savours his India comeback
The striker, who scored the winning goal in the hockey team’s bronze-winning match, is back where he belongs after a long battle with injuries and poor form ... ( read original story ...)
Asian small-clawed otter pups born in Japan
Threatened by habitat loss, pollution and illegal pet trade, their populations are in decline. They are especially popular in Japan for their adorable and charming faces. Toba Aquarium plans to hold ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest airline just unveiled a Pokémon-themed Boeing 787. Take a look at the newest Pikachu Jet.
All Nippon Airways has just inaugurated its Pikachu Jet NH aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with a livery designed for ANA by The Pokémon Company. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Line to quit online brokerage business in deal with Nomura
TOKYO -- Japanese messaging app operator Line will withdraw from the online brokerage business that it ran as a joint venture with securities giant Nomura Holdings, the companies announced on Monday, ... ( read original story ...)