JGB prices fell after the central bank ended its negative interest rate policy in March and raised interest rates in July.
Japan’s ex-top currency diplomat Kanda picked as next ADB chief
Former top Japanese currency diplomat Masato Kanda has been selected as the next president of the Asian Development Bank, the Manila-based international lender said Thursday. Kanda, 59, currently a ...
Influenza season underway in greater Tokyo area
Japanese health authorities say the influenza season has begun in Tokyo and six surrounding prefectures. The National Institute of Infectious Diseases and other entities reported the number of people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seen reaping record tax revenues in fiscal 2024, sources say
Japan will likely see tax revenues hit a fresh high for the fifth straight year in the current fiscal year ending in March 2025, four government sources told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Real estate worth ¥25 trillion puts Japan companies in spotlight
The hidden value of property on corporate balance sheets is a theme behind some of the biggest activist campaigns and mergers and acquisitions in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Chipmaker Kioxia files for IPO; sources say it’s targeting December
Bain Capital-backed Kioxia filed for an IPO on Friday and sources familiar with the matter said the Japanese chipmaker was targeting December for the offering. The IPO registration marks a fresh ...
Nikkei Slips 0.4%, Dragged by Electronics Stocks
Japanese stocks were lower, dragged by falls in electronics stocks, as concerns about U.S. trade policy continue.
Japan companies go for short-term commercial paper on BOJ hike concerns
Market expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates at its December policy meeting have led to concerns about rising rates for commercial paper, reducing demand for the longer-term ...
Nikkei May Fall on Concerns About U.S. Trade Policy
Japanese stocks may fall as concerns about U.S. trade policy continue.
Japan’s move to charge teen whose suicide caused woman’s death sparks debate
A decision by Japanese authorities to prosecute a 17-year-old girl whose suicide resulted in another woman’s death has ignited controversy and debate over the reasons to target the deceased in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed on stronger yen, bargain-hunting
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened mixed Thursday as some exporter issues were sold on a stronger yen, while investors hunted for bargains following two straight days of declines. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas faces real estate scrutiny
An annual report to shareholders from Tokyo Gas Co, expected this week, could be the first opportunity for Japan’s largest gas company to signal its plans for a sprawling, multi-billion dollar ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sublime Semiconductor Supply Chain
Japan's startup scene is undergoing a dynamic transformation. With the help of a fresh surge in foreign capital, it is now emerging as an international startup hub. ( read original story ...)
TikTok’s obsession with matcha has created a reported shortage of the tea in Japan
Some of the most popular brands in TikTok "matcha hauls" are becoming harder to find as the green tea powder explodes in social media popularity. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s priceless asteroid Ryugu sample got ‘rapidly colonized’ by Earth bacteria
"The fact that terrestrial microbes are the Earth's best colonizers means we can never completely discount terrestrial contamination." ... ( read original story ...)
DBS inks MOU with Japan partner to help Japanese SMEs expand into Singapore, key Asian markets
JAPANESE small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can now receive financing support to expand into key Asian markets including Singapore, under a new partnership by DBS and Japan Finance Corporation ...