JGBs fell in price terms in the morning Tokyo session on Japan’s fiscal worries ahead of the Upper House election on July 20.
About 85% of Japan households expect prices to rise a year from now, BOJ says
About 85% of Japanese households expect prices to rise a year from now, a quarterly central bank survey showed on Monday.
Asian Stocks Possibly Trading Below Estimated Values In July 2025
As July 2025 unfolds, the Asian stock markets are navigating a complex landscape shaped by recent U.S. tariff announcements and mixed economic signals from major economies like Japan and China. Amid …
Thailand wants its hot springs to rival Japanese onsens, but can the new tourism plan work?
The Thai government is pushing a nationwide policy to position the kingdom as a top-tier wellness destination, with a hefty budget and multi-year strategy to develop infrastructure.
Corporate Japan’s Shareholders Show More Clout This AGM Season
A record number of Japanese companies saw shareholder proposals pass at their annual general meetings this year in a sign that investors are exerting more influence in the market.While shareholders in …
UAE surpasses Japan, Sweden in tech funding as late-stage investments fuel surge
Dubai-based firms dominated the funding landscape, accounting for 93% of total capital raised, with Abu Dhabi trailing as a distant second. Notably, two companies secured funding rounds over $100m …
Invest Qatar, QFZ conclude Asia roadshow with strategic engagements in Japan
Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, successfully concluded a series of high-level meetings with leading Japanese business and trade organisations in …
Trump eyes trade deal with South Korea to make shipbuilding great again
A merger of US Steel with Japanese-owned Nippon Steel was approved by Trump in June – Saul Loeb/AFP The White House is eyeing a trade deal with South Korea in return for investment in US shipbuilding.
Tsukudani and hot rice: Still a go-to meal in Japan centuries after its creation
A father and son in Tokyo are continuing the centuries-old tradition of making tsukudani, a preserved Japanese food.
Indian national arrested in Japan for alleged rape of schoolgirl
TOKYO: Police in Japan’s Shiga prefecture have arrested a 24-year-old Indian man on charges of allegedly raping a teenage high school student in Otsu City last month, according to local