On Tuesday, Japan's central bank raised interest rates. It marks Japan's first rate hike since February 2007. The markets barely reacted to the decision, which had been widely anticipated.
JGB Futures Consolidate; Cooling Tokyo Inflation May Support
JGB futures consolidated in the morning Tokyo session, but may be supported by cooling inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Tokyo Inflation Signals Easing Cost Pressure Ahead of BOJ Meeting
Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area eased slightly in July, but stubbornly high food prices continue to strain household budgets. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Grants Clean Planet $6.7 … – Business Wire
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clean Planet Inc. announced that it has been selected for the Innovation Promotion Project for Achieving Zero Emission Tokyo (Zero Emission Category) implemented by the ... ( read original story ...)
New US-Japan trade deal impacts Hawaii’s second-largest import source
A 15% tariff on Japanese imports could impact Hawaii businesses and consumers, affecting everything from electronics to industrial machinery. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here’s …
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — The Expo 2025 opened in Osaka on Sunday with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month event that Japan hopes will ...
Tokyo Inflation Slows While Staying Well Above BOJ’s Target
The cost of living in Tokyo cooled for a second month on the back of some temporary factors even as food inflation stayed hot, keeping pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after voter frustration ... ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Japan’s capital stays above BOJ target in July
Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital stayed well above the central bank's 2% target in July, data showed on Friday, adding to renewed market expectations for another interest rate hike this year ... ( read original story ...)
Rise of Right-Wing Populism Threatens Japan’s Haven Status
The roots of Japan’s economic problems go back to the late 1980s, when the nation suddenly went from challenging US economic supremacy to watching one of the world’s biggest asset bubbles burst. The ... ( read original story ...)
[Award Alert] Singapore Business Class to Tokyo for Cherry Blossoms – Just 103.5K Points
Finding business-class award space to Japan during March and April — the height of cherry blossom season — is notoriously difficult. Seats are often snapped up a year in advance due to high demand. ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Kiyomiya triple shy of cycle as PL outslugs CL in Game 2
Kotaro Kiyomiya finished a triple shy of the cycle with two RBIs as the Pacific League completed a two-game Japanese baseball All- ... ( read original story ...)
Raducanu beats Osaka but Norrie & Evans lose in DC
Britain's Emma Raducana is through to the quarter-finals of the Washington Open after beating Naomi Osaka in straight sets but Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans lose. ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu beats Naomi Osaka at the DC Open to win their first matchup
Emma Raducanu has dominated her first career matchup against Naomi Osaka, winning the showdown at the D.C. Open between past U.S. Open champions 6-4, 6-2. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka proudly flaunts her Haitian heritage amid Citi DC Open campaign
Four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka has always shown pride in her roots. Osaka was born to a Haitian father and a Japanese mother. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama FC Vs Real Sociedad Live Streaming: When, Where To Watch Pre-Season Friendly Match On TV And Online
Track the the live streaming, timing and venue details for the Yokohama FC Vs Real Sociedad, pre-season friendly match ... ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu vs Naomi Osaka: Score and latest updates from Washington Open
Osaka was just as impressive against Yulia Putintseva in her Washington opener, beating the Kazakh 6-2, 7-5. The four-time grand slam champion and former world No 1 is looking forward to facing ... ( read original story ...)