Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in December as price pressures broadened, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike. The data will be ... ( read original story ...)
Japan falls behind South Korea in per-capita GDP; 22nd in OECD
Japan's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita reached $33,849 in dollar volume in 2023, behind South Korea and placing the country ... ( read original story ...)
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Japan to greenlight record $730bn budget with reduced bond issuance
TOKYO -- Japan's cabinet is set to approve a record 115.54 trillion yen ($731.28 billion) general-account budget for fiscal 2025 on Friday, with about a quarter of the total covered by debt.
Japan Airlines hit by major cyberattack, leading to massive delays
A cyberattack disrupted Japan Airlines’ operations Tuesday, with Nikkei reportings extensive delays as the carrier works to restore normal service.
Cyberattack Delays Japan Airlines Flights During Holidays
Japan Airlines announced it faced a cyberattack on Thursday that disrupted more than 20 domestic flights. The airline said it managed to halt the attack and restore its systems within hours, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shelves Bitcoin Reserves plans, citing lack of information
Japan is putting plans for a national Bitcoin reserve aside at the moment due to a lack of information and concerns over volatility. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has clarified the government’s stance ...
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Japan’s Nikkei rises more than 1% as auto shares shine on weak yen
Japan's Nikkei share average ended more than 1% higher on Thursday, boosted by Toyota Motor and other auto shares amid a weaker yen.
CCCI sets trade mission to Osaka in 2025
THE Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) is planning to send a delegation of 50 business leaders to Osaka, Japan, for a trade mission scheduled in Febru ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cautious About Bitcoin in National Reserves
Japan is cautious about Bitcoin in national reserves due to volatility. It prioritizes stability and security in foreign exchange reserves.
Japan Rejects Bitcoin National Reserves Proposal Amid Global Crypto Trends
Japan declines Bitcoin for national reserves, focusing on stability. Meanwhile, the U.S. is considering strategic reserve under Trump.
Some Japan Airlines Flights Delayed After Cyberattack
The flagship carrier says it was able to identify the areas affected and is checking on a recovery of systems. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon Steel extends closing date for U.S. Steel acquisition
Japan's Nippon Steel said on Thursday it has extended the closing period for its $15 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, expressing confidence that the acquisition will protect and grow the American company. ( read original story ...)
DMM Bitcoin leak causes panic, Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association to join FSA roundtable in January
As 2024 draws to a close, this year's massive $305 million DMM Bitcoin leak is still generating panic in Japan. In an effort to tighten up internal auditing ...
Crypto got everything it wanted in 2024
Crypto was once a fringe sideshow for the investing public, a concern for DC policymakers and a subject of ridicule for top Wall Street figures. That changed in 2024.