Japan Finance Minister Katayama aims for prompt passage of next year’s budget and tax reform Japan’s finance minister says thorough discussions will take place regarding the implementation of the food …
Japan’s biggest banks ready to increase JGB holdings despite growing losses
By Anton Bridge TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) – Japan’s two largest banks say they are set to increase their holdings of Japanese government bonds as rising interest rates promise higher returns, even though …
Japan EPA hailed by business leaders as boost to exports, investment and post-LDC transition
In a statement, Japan’s foreign ministry said both sides welcomed the signing, noting that as Bangladesh’s first EPA, the agreement would further strengthen the bond between two countries …
Philippines advances disaster finance, bond market plans at ASEAN+3
THE Philippines has begun its co-chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus Three (ASEAN+3) finance process alongside Japan, aiming to strengthen regional financial resilience, …
Bond wipeout threatens Japan property fundraising as Reits slump
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Japan’s ex-finance minister Noda sees limited success to yen intervention
By Leika Kihara and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Any Japanese intervention to prop up the yen will have limited effect in sustainably halting the currency’s slide, former Finance …
Japan Government Bond Yields, Stocks Fall After Yen’s Rebound
Japanese government bond yields and stocks dropped Monday after U.S. and Japanese authorities signaled that they are ready to step in to prop up the yen, sparking a rebound in the Japanese currency.
Japan says in close coordination with US on forex as yen intervention risks mount
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Top Japanese authorities said on Monday they have been in close coordination with the United States on foreign exchange, but declined to confirm news …
Crowds bid farewell to Japan’s last pandas before return to China amid souring ties
Japanese fans rushed to farewell the country’s last two pandas on Sunday ahead of their return to China, in a departure that highlights strained relations between the two countries.
The last 2 pandas in Japan are leaving for China as ties are strained
The chances of getting a replacement are poor, with Tokyo’s relations with Beijing at their lowest point in years amid tensions over Taiwan.