The Japanese yen weakened to fresh 38-year lows on Friday, crossing the 161 mark for the first time since 1986 and reaching a high of 161.27, according to LSEG data. The last time the currency was at this level was in December 1986.
China businessman bowls over Sweden with hometown beef ramen noodles, earns US$140,000 a month
Beats Japanese ramen competition in Stockholm with hometown recipe, sells 300 bowls a day, plans more branches An entrepreneur from China has set up a thriving business in Sweden selling traditional …
China Must Heed Japan’s Lessons As It Mulls Quantitative Easing Gambit
Over the last year, few global narratives have irked Chinese leader Xi Jinping more than Asia’s biggest economy turning Japanese.
China Must Heed Japan’s Lessons As It Mulls Quantitative Easing Gambit
Over the last year, few global narratives have irked Chinese leader Xi Jinping more than Asia’s biggest economy turning Japanese.
Tips for first-time property buyers in Japan
Most foreigners in Japan rent, but an increasing number are staying long-term and looking to put down roots. However, buying real estate as a foreigner can be complex. The information in this article …
Man killed in suspected bear attack in Japan
Under current regulations, guns can only be used on a bear in a residential property if ordered by police. Japanese media has also reported that some municipalities are using Artificial Intelligence …
This Hotel in Tokyo’s Top Shopping District Needs to Be on Your Japan Travel Itinerary
Unfortunately, traveling to Japan has ruined many things for me, including sushi, toilets, and public transportation. They’re just all done so much better there. I’ve been spoiled when it comes to …
China is the true power in Putin and Kim’s budding friendship
More importantly, Russia and North Korea did not prioritise their relationship for decades. When he was friendly with the West, Mr Putin sanctioned Pyongyang twice and even joined the US, China, South Korea and Japan to persuade the North to give up its nuclear programme.
BOJ index shows more Japan firms passing on wage costs in services prices
The price Japanese companies charge each other for services with high labour costs rose 2.8 per cent in April from a year earlier, the fastest increase in nearly four years, central bank data showed …
Will Japanese women be able to keep their maiden names after marriage? Major lobby demands change
A powerful Japanese business lobby is calling on the government to quickly revise its civil law to allow married couples an option to keep dual surnames, saying the lack of freedom to do so hinders …