Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC is moving to a larger office in Tokyo, strengthening its presence as Japan's financial markets gain momentum. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Japan Plans Extra Bond Issuance That May Fuel Fiscal Fears
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet on Friday approved a draft supplementary budget for the fiscal year ending March 2026 that is worth 18.303 trillion yen, or about $117.10 billion.
Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court
A Japanese court has ruled the country's ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional - bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling ... ( read original story ...)
Human Made Launches Historic IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Human Made made history with its IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, becoming the first streetwear brand to go public The offering is anticipated to raise $115 million USD, led by founder Nigo and ...
Nikkei 225 Index analysis as Japanese yen slips, retail sales rise
The Nikkei 225 Index held steady above ¥50,000 after Japan published strong retail sales data and as the yen continued softening. It also reacted to the latest Tokyo CPI numbers and the growing ...
Central Japan bank employee honored for foiling medical bill refund scam
A bank here and one of its employees who saved an elderly woman from losing money to a medical expense refund scam received certificates of ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo consumer price index unchanged in November
Tokyo's consumer inflation remained flat in November as food prices continued to rise across the capital. Preliminary figures released on Friday by the internal affairs ministry show Tokyo's consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches homegrown ‘Doge’ to cut waste amid spending splurge
Tokyo’s version of Trump’s cost-cutting department follows stimulus plans that fuelled worries about fiscal sustainability ( read original story ...)
Japan eyeing much higher visa fees for foreign nationals
The government is considering raising the fee for permanent residency to as high as ¥300,000 and that for changing or extending one’s residential status to ¥100,000. ( read original story ...)
Solid Japan Economic Data Back Case for BOJ Rate-Hike
Resilient factory activity and consumption despite headwinds from tariffs and inflation suggest that conditions for the Bank of Japan to resume monetary tightening are being met.
JGB Yields Higher After Strong Tokyo Inflation Data
Japanese government bond yields were higher after stronger-than-expected Tokyo consumer inflation data bolster expectations for further rate increases by the Bank of Japan.
Tokyo inflation beats forecast, keeping BOJ on rate hike path
Consumer prices excluding fresh food in the capital advanced 2.8% this month from a year earlier, the internal affairs ministry said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Marketplace Brings Taste of Japan to Foster City with Grand Opening at Edgewater Place
Osaka Marketplace opens in Foster City, featuring cultural events and aiming to emulate a Japanese shopping experience. ( read original story ...)
Cathie Wood bets big on surging crypto stock
Cathie Wood ’s ARK Invest has boosted its exposure to crypto-linked equities. ARK bought $16.5 million worth of Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) on Nov. 26. The Coinbase buy follows a series of recent ...
Popular crypto company loses millions in hack after $10B deal
Now, another piece of shocking news has emerged: a leading crypto trading exchange has lost millions of dollars in a hack. Launched in 2017, Upbit is the largest crypto trading exchange in South Korea ...
SEVENTEEN begins Japan dome tour today, to hold offline fan events
This poster is provided by Pledis Entertainment to promote SEVENTEEN's world tour, "NEW_." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN will kick off its Japan ... ( read original story ...)