In December 2023, at the Meeting of Councillors of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) in Tokyo, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said years of low to negative inflation led to a “status quo in …
Japanese companies agreed on biggest wage hike in 33 years, union group says
A group of Japanese firms have agreed to raise wages by 5.24% this year, the country’s largest union group Rengo said on Thursday.
Off to uni in Japan and Germany: More Singaporeans choosing road less travelled when studying abroad
She hopes to open a business that leverages the design and entrepreneurial skills she gained during her studies. “I didn’t really put Japan on this pedestal where I thought it was going to be sparkly …
Motor racing-Red Bull’s Verstappen fastest in final practice in Japan
Red Bull were once again fastest in the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen topping the charts ahead of team mate Sergio Perez and George Russell of …
Philippines, US, Australia, Japan to hold joint drills in disputed sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, United States, Australia and Japan will hold joint naval and air operations in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, their defense chiefs said in a statement, …
US, Japan, Australia and Philippines to Hold ‘Maritime Cooperative Activity’
US, Japan, Australia and Philippines to Hold ‘Maritime Cooperative Activity’ MANILA (Reuters) – The combined defence and armed forces of the United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines will …
Explainer-What US-Japan defense shakeup will involve and why
The United States says next week’s summit between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will bring a “historic” upgrade in defense ties between the long-time allies. On …
Bank of Japan hints at near-term rate hike, pushing yields higher
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said inflation would likely accelerate from “summer towards autumn” as bumper pay hikes push up prices, the Asahi newspaper reported on Friday, his strongest hint yet …
Japan’s Market Boom Is Just Getting Started. The Geopolitics Help.
In a multipolar world, Japan’s status as a U.S. security partner should help keep investment allocations there higher, Patrick L. Springer writes in a guest commentary.
Japan’s Kishida, ahead of US trip, seeks stronger military ties with Washington and other partners
During his visit, Kishida also plans to highlight Japan’s economic contributions in the United States to gain the understanding of the American public regardless of who wins this year’s presidential …