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Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday voiced his readiness to have the central bank take additional monetary easing steps to protect jobs, if he were to become prime minister. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering offering free coronavirus vaccines nationwide to all residents who want it, Nikkei has learned. Those at high risk of developing severe symptoms ... ( read original story ...)

The growing likelihood that Yoshihide Suga will succeed Shinzo Abe as Japan's new premier may be a mixed blessing for the country's central bank. As Abe's key lieutenant and the government's top ... ( read original story ...)

For years, betting against Japanese government bonds was known as a loss-making trade. Now, there could be a window of opportunity. ( read original story ...)

Japanese companies cut spending on factories and equipment in April-June by 11.3% from the same period a year earlier, Ministry of Finance data showed on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

The growing likelihood that Yoshihide Suga will succeed Shinzo Abe as Japan's new premier may be a mixed blessing for the country's central bank. As Abe's key lieutenant and the government's top ... ( read original story ...)

Asian shares inched up on Wednesday following buoyant U.S. manufacturing indicators and a rally in U.S. tech shares, with investors also expecting more policy support from Washington. MSCI's ... ( read original story ...)

The move is aimed at addressing the concentration of Pasona's workforce in Tokyo and reducing impacts of future disasters on the company's business operations. ( read original story ...)

The University of Tokyo is preparing a bond offering that would be the first of its kind in Japan, at a time when demand for higher-education debt is picking up overseas amid falling interest rates. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka will continue to speak out, or rather let her face mask do some of the speaking for her. Osaka arrived at Arthur Ashe Stadium for her opening-round U.S. Open match on Monday wearing a ... ( read original story ...)

The emergence of Yoshihide Suga as the leading candidate to replace Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suggests Japan will stick to its economic strategy of massive monetary stimulus, flexibility on fiscal ... ( read original story ...)

The way law enforcement agencies deal with seized crypto could indicate their de-facto acceptance of the asset class. ( read original story ...)

The hopes for legalized casino gambling in Japan may have been dashed after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced he is resigning his post due to health concerns. Already suffering from giants like Las ... ( read original story ...)

Moody's announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Komatsu Ltd. Tokyo, September 01, 2020 -- Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has completed a periodic review of the ratings of ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, resigned suddenly on Friday, citing “ill health.” Having been elected in December 2012, Abe was the country’s longest-serving PM. His sudden resignation came as a ... ( read original story ...)

Cryptocurrency is treated as property and it must therefore be reported in the taxpayer's income tax return, a memo from IRS says. ( read original story ...)