The party leadership win is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s ruling coalition currently controls the parliament. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP to pick new leader to replace outgoing PM Kishida
Japan's ruling party holds one of the most unpredictable leadership contests in decades on Friday, a race that could result in Japan's youngest or first female premier, or see a popular veteran succeed in his fifth and final leadership bid. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s next prime minister could be its first woman leader
Japan’s ruling party will elect its new leader Friday, and the winner will become the country’s next prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output seen down on weak overseas demand, typhoon disruptions: Reuters poll
Japan's industrial output likely slipped in August, weighed down by weak demand from overseas and local factory suspensions due to a typhoon, factors that could dent momentum in an overall economic recovery, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Crypto Revolution: Navigating the Evolving Landscape
The Payment Services Act (PSA) has played a pivotal role in shaping the Japanese crypto industry. It mandates strict compliance from crypto exchanges, including measures like anti-money laundering ...
Nikkei 225 Trades Near Levels Seen Before BOJ’s July Rate Hike
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average was near levels seen before the market tumbled on the Bank of Japan’s interest-rate hike at the end of July.Most Read from BloombergVanderbilt Leases Struggling NYC ...
Japanese rubber futures climb
The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for March delivery closed up 4 yen, or 1.03%, at 391.0 yen ($2.70) per kg. The rubber contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) for January delivery, ...
Is Nagoya the Best Place to Live in Japan?
Thanks to its attractive restaurants offering quality local foods, its fashionable Sakae district and its history dating back to the samurai era, Nagoya has shed its image as an industrial hub and is ... ( read original story ...)
Revolutionary adhesive paves the way for lighter, greener cars
Researchers at Nagoya University have made a major breakthrough in the world of structural adhesives, which could lead to lighter and more environmentally friendly vehicles. The new adhesive, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka has ‘no regrets’ with new coach after first-round win at China Open
Naomi Osaka began her China Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Lucia Bronzetti in the first round on Wednesday, marking Osaka's first match under the guidance of new coach Patrick Mouratoglou. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Cools as Government Resumes Energy Subsidies
Consumer inflation in Tokyo eased this month after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reinstated energy subsidies to help households cope with one of the hottest summers on record. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron prepares India expansion as PM Modi lures chipmakers
India is amping up efforts to attract international electronics companies and chipmakers to set up facilities within its borders, under a plan by the Narendra Modi administration to close the tech gap ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leadership race clouds BOJ’s rate hike path
Political uncertainty and the surprise prominence of a reflationist-minded candidate in Japan's ruling party leadership race may add pressure on the central bank to go slow on raising interest rates ...
Nikkei 225 Set to Recover From Rout That Followed July Hike
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average headed for a full recovery from a rout set off by the Bank of Japan’s decision to raise interest rates at the end of July.
Japanese Yen Forecast: Will USD/JPY Break 145? Tokyo Inflation and US Data Hold the Key
Tokyo inflation and US income data drive USD/JPY outlook. Lower Tokyo inflation may dampen BoJ rate hike bets, while US inflation could shift Fed rate cut expectations.
Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital rise 2.0% yr/yr
Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.0% in September from the previous year, data showed, matching the central bank's target in a sign the economy is making progress in meeting the criteria for further interest rate hikes. ( read original story ...)