Japan's government is in final talks to compile a record over 115 trillion yen ($732 billion) general account budget for the fiscal year from April, Jiji news agency reported on Wednesday. The initial ...
Japan corporate service inflation rises, bolsters BOJ rate-hike odds
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation rose to 3.0% in November, accelerating for a second straight month, data showed on Wednesday, backing up the central bank's view that rising ...
Japan Is Said to Set Initial FY25 Debt Servicing Rate at 2%
Japan’s Finance Ministry will set a key rate used to calculate the country’s interest payments at 2%, an increase from the current rate, according to people familiar with the matter.
India captain Sharma wants his team’s other bowlers to help standout star Bumrah against Australia
India captain Rohit Sharma wants his team’s other bowlers to “step up” and help pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who has been the standout star of the series with Australia.
China wants its people to watch for spies. Here’s what it’s asked them to beware of this year, from online dating to suspicious dragonflies.
Express deliveries, putting your military status on dating apps, and suspicious pens could all hold dangers for national security, China said in 2024.
China cenbank conducts medium-term loan operation, leaves rate unchanged
China's central bank conducted a medium-term loan operation on Wednesday while keeping the interest rate unchanged. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) issued 300 billion yuan ($41.10 billion) worth of ...
China Keeps Key Rate Steady With Traders Expecting Cuts in 2025
China kept a key interest rate unchanged — a move widely expected by economists — as it seeks to keep its powder dry ahead of possible escalation in trade tensions with the US.
China, Japan foreign ministers meet in Beijing, seafood trade on agenda
Talks on seafood trade are expected to be on the agenda on Wednesday when Japan's foreign minister visits China, Japan's largest export market for aquatic products until Beijing placed a blanket ban ...
Taiwan’s President Faces Fresh Setback as Lawmakers Vote Down Judges
Taiwan’s government warned that its collaboration with global semiconductor companies could suffer if a controversial budget revamp proceeds, adding to its criticisms of broad legal changes sought by ...
Foreign Investments in Israel Rose in 2024, Government Says
Foreign investments in Israel picked up in the first half of 2024, even as the country was engulfed in a multifront war in Gaza and Lebanon and traded direct fire with Iran.