Japan unveiled on Friday a record 114.4 trillion yen ($863 billion) budget for the next fiscal year from April, pushed up by increased military spending and higher social security costs for a fast-age ... ( read original story ...)
OBDA-Aiming to create a unicorn company from Kansai that can compete globally! Announcing the Joint Branding of ”Kansai Startup Mashups” From the Three Capitals of Osaka …
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Osaka Business Development Agency, in cooperation with the Keihanshin Startup Ecosystem Consortium and JETRO Osaka, has jointly launched the brand ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Business Development Agency to jointly support startups from Kansai region
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Osaka Business Development Agency (OBDA) will be supporting startups from the Kansai region to take on global challenges in an intitiative known as “Kansai ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby urges companies to scale back spousal allowances
The Japan Business Federation, commonly known as Keidanren, is calling for companies to consider reducing or abolishing ... ( read original story ...)
One Small Step Forward – One Giant Leap Away From Deflation In Japan
Templeton Global Equity Group weighs in on inflation’s emergence in Japan, recent monetary policy shifts, and the implications for investors. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan’s major turn toward nuclear power without debate is unacceptable
The administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has decided to revise Japan's nuclear energy policy, with the promotion of the long-term utilizatio ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s yield curve control policy tweak is a step in the right direction, fund manager says
Vikas Pershad of M&G Investments discusses the central bank's yield curve control policy tweak and says "what we have gotten this week is a tacit acknowledgement from the BoJ that Japan's dalliance ...
Japan’s inflation rate hits 41-year high
Prices of food and industrial products rose as businesses pass along rising costs to their consumers. ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow in Japan leaves at least 8 dead: NHK
STORY: The snow that has continued along the Sea of Japan coast in northern and western areas in the country since December 17 has killed 8 people and injured dozens as of Friday morning, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Steps Up
For years, observers of international relations have noted that Japan certainly has the demographic, economic, and technological potential to be a great power: it plays a prominent role in global ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nov factory output likely down for 3rd month on global demand woes- Reuters poll
Output at Japanese factories likely declined for a third month in November, according to economists in a Reuters poll, as shrinking global demand took a toll on electronics and associated products. On ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida weighs swapping out ministers as support stays flat -Kyodo
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering swapping out select members of his cabinet in January in a bid to reverse his low popularity, news agency Kyodo reported on Friday, citing multiple ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Unveil Record $864 Billion Budget Driven by Military Costs
Japan is set to unveil on Friday a record $864 billion budget for the next fiscal year from April, pushed up by increased military spending and higher social security costs for a fast-ageing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer inflation hits fresh 40-year high
Japan's core consumer inflation hit a fresh four-decade high as companies continued to pass on rising costs to households, data showed, a sign price hikes were broadening and could keep the central ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida Considering Replacing Reconstruction Minister as Early as Monday – ANN
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering replacing scandal-tainted reconstruction minister Kenya Akiba as early as Monday, ANN reported on Friday. Akiba is currently under fire for his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inflation Speeds Up, Supporting BOJ Shift Expectations
Japan’s key inflation gauge further accelerated to the fastest pace since 1981, an outcome that will continue to fuel speculation the Bank of Japan will surprise markets again with policy change down ... ( read original story ...)