Investing.com – Japan equities were higher at the close on Friday, as gains in the Power, Rubber and Transportation Equipment sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 ...
Japan’s finance ministry to launch panel to assess digital yen: NHK
Japan’s finance ministry is reportedly planning to launch an expert panel in April to assess the feasibility of issuing a digital yen, according to NHK. The panel will discuss the creation of a ...
Japan unveils fresh childcare plan but funding unclear
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday Japan must come up with a "permanent source of revenue" to fund childcare policies, but voiced caution over the idea of issuing extra debt. Ranil ...
Osaka Gas and MHI to Collaborate in CO2 Value Chain Development for CCUS
TOKYO, Mar 31, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have entered into an agreement to conduct a feasibility study on a project to develop ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation pain to continue for Japan consumers in new fiscal year
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will see another wave of price hikes at the start of the new business year from Saturday as higher ... Six major train operators in the Kansai region centering on Osaka, western ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lawmaker apologizes for calling weekly constitutional meetings ‘monkey’ business
Hiroyuki Konishi, a House of Councillors member for the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), made the comment on March 29 but apologized the following day after coming under ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to restrict chipmaking equipment exports as it aligns with U.S.
Washington, however, needs Japan and the Netherlands, which are key suppliers of such equipment, to join it to make those restrictions effective. Read more about tech and crypto from CNBC Pro Alibaba ...
Japan edges closer toward issuing digital yen with plans for new panel
Japan and other advanced economies are seeking to catch up ... Ether snaps at bitcoin's heels in race for crypto crown, article with video September 13, 2022 Future of Moneycategory Cryptoverse: ...
Tokyo Court Rules Itochu’s FamilyMart Bid Was Too Low
(Bloomberg) -- Japanese trading giant Itochu Corp.’s tender offer to acquire FamilyMart Co. in 2020 was too cheap, a Tokyo court said, handing a rare victory to activist shareholders who fought for a ...
Tokyo CPI inflation slows slightly less than expected in March
Tokyo Core CPI rose 3.2% in the 12 months to March, data from the Statistics Bureau showed, more than expectations for growth for 3.1%, but below the prior month’s reading of 3.3%. The core reading ...
University of Tokyo taps ex-BlackRock exec to triple alternative investments
TOKYO -- The University of Tokyo will triple the share of alternative investments like private equity and real estate in its portfolio to around 60%, aiming to boost funding for research and other ...
Green Hokkaido’s All In With High-Tech Greening
G7 ministers will gather in Sapporo for discussions on issues relating to climate, energy and the environment. The choice of Hokkaido ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation cools for second month, but exceeds BOJ target
Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo slowed in March for a second month but remained well above the central bank's 2% target, data showed on Friday, highlighting broadening price pressures ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, ex-worker settle dispute over on-the-job injury, alleged cover-up
NAGOYA -- Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor Corp. and a former worker reached a settlement on March 29 in a labor dispute over an injury sustained on the job and its alleged cover-up, it has been ... ( read original story ...)
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8:27pm EDT Inflation in Japan's capital slows for 2nd month, remains above BOJ target TOKYO (Reuters) -Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo slowed in March for a second month but remained ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Overall Inflation Rises 3.3% On Year In March
(RTTNews) - Overall consumer prices in the Tokyo region were up 3.3 percent on year in March, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday. That was in line with expectations and ... ( read original story ...)