Global inflationary forces are finally seeping into Japan’s economy after decades of falling prices, forcing investors to radically rethink their Japan bets as the Bank of Japan considers a major policy shift.
Japan to start digital securities trading from December
OSAKA Digital Exchange will begin Japan’s first trading of digital securities next month in the form of security tokens issued by real estate firms Ichigo and Kenedix, tapping individuals’ demand for …
Japan ‘directly approaching’ Iran-backed Houthi rebels over hijacked cargo ship
Japan’s government said it was “directly approaching” Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels after they hijacked a Japanese-operated cargo ship with dozens of crew on board in the Red Sea.
Japan condemns hijacking of car carrier ship by Houthi rebels in Red Sea
The Japanese government has condemned the hijacking of a cargo ship in the Red Sea by Yemeni Houthi rebels and said it is working towards the release of the ship and its captive crew.
Japan oil industry group expects OPEC+ to extend supply curbs
The head of Japan’s oil industry body said on Monday he expects OPEC+ to extend its supply curbs after December to support oil prices.
3rd release of treated water from Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant ends safely, operator says
The operator of Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant says the release of a third batch of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean has ended safely as planned …
Japan condemns Yemen’s Houthi rebels hijack of cargo ship in Red Sea
Japan has strongly condemned the hijacking of Japanese-operated cargo ship Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Yemeni militia claimed the vessel was Israeli, but a Japanese …
Analysis-Japan’s back-to-back wage bonanza would open door for BOJ exit
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s big employers are set to follow this year’s bumper pay hikes with another round in 2024, which are expected to help lift household spending and give the central bank the …
Bank of Japan needs to walk away from ultra-loose monetary policy to support yen, Deutsche Bank says
Bank of Japan has been most notoriously known for its ultra-loose monetary policy, but that must come to an end to support the yen, according to Deutsche Bank.
Chinese travelers are fearful about visiting Japan and Thailand — here’s why
Japan and Thailand are losing ground with Chinese travelers over safety concerns over food and scams, reports CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli.