The Bank of Japan said it would be more flexible in how it manages government bond yields, citing rising inflation.
Taiwan’s Powerchip chooses northern Japan for planned $5.4 bln fab
Taiwanese chipmaker Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp and Japanese financial firm SBI Holdings said on Tuesday they have selected Miyagi prefecture in northern Japan as the location for a $5.
School’s out forever in ageing Japan
Fading photos of smiling children still adorn the staircase walls at the Ashigakubo primary school, one of thousands that have shut in ageing Japan over the past 20 years. It has 14.4 million children under the age of 15,
Vietnam and Japan Expected to Deepen Ties as China Concerns Grow
The new relationship comes a month after the US and Vietnam upgraded their ties to the same level, showing Hanoi’s diversification of its ties, experts say …
Japan announces sanctions on Hamas-related individuals, company
Japan has imposed a fresh set of sanctions on individuals and a company connected to the Gaza-based militant group Hamas, according to a statement released by the Japanese foreign ministry on Tuesday.
Some Chinese Abandoning Apple, Stock Buying On No Response From Iran, All Eyes On Bank Of Japan
Buying On Iran, Ignoring Apple. Please click here for a chart of Apple Inc AAPL. Note the following: The Morning Capsule is a …
Asia markets poised for mixed session ahead of Bank of Japan decision
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed ahead of a monetary policy decision by the Bank of Japan, and economic data through the region.
Cambodia eyes more Japan investment
Cambodia has urged Japan to collaborate in initiatives aimed at enticing investors and broadly promoting Cambodia’s appealing investment environment and incentives to Japanese stakeholders.
Aircon giant Daikin hot on Philippines prospects
The local arm of Japanese airconditioning giant Daikin sees strong potential to expand its operations in the Philippines amid the push for energy efficiency and opportunities for upgrades in the …
A disorderly shift in Japan’s monetary policy could spark bond-market contagion and increase risks of a ‘financial accident,’ Mohamed El-Erian says
Japanese authorities may be close to changing policy, as a recent Nikkei report hinted that government yields may be allowed to climb higher.