“Borrowers are effectively holding the BOJ hostage,” said Zoe Ward, founder and chief executive of Japan Property Central in Tokyo. What is clear is that low rates, coupled with a long period of …
South Korea’s imports of Japanese seafood down over 30% amid Fukushima concerns
South Korean imports of Japanese seafood sank more than 30 per cent last month, amid concerns over Tokyo’s planned release of …
Japanese technologies may be applied for decarbonization in Azerbaijan
The Bank said there are no specific project or initiatives outlined in the MoU, but the aim is to promote collaboration between SOCAR and Japanese companies to realize a decarbonized society. “As …
Bus collision kills passengers in northern Japan
Five people have been killed and 12 others taken to the hospital after a truck collided with a bus in Hokkaido in northern Japan. (June 19)
Exclusive – Japan Regulator Sounded Out Top Domestic Banks About China Risks, Sources Say
The Financial Services Agency’s (FSA) request, which has not been previously reported, is to ensure Japan’s megabanks are thinking about the risks and are prepared to respond if the geopolitical situation worsens, including over the issue of Taiwan’s political status, said three of the sources.
Japanese travel agent coming to Cambodia
The development was shared during a meeting between Cambodia’s Tourism Minister Thong Khon and Yuji Kumamaru, former Japanese ambassador to Cambodia, who led a delegation visit to the country on June …
Wages are finally rising in Japan, as inflation eats away at consumer gains
TOKYO — Wages are rising in Japan more than they have in decades, at least for some workers. But so are prices, leaving many people feeling they must scrimp more than ever.
Support for Japan PM Kishida’s cabinet slumps, Mainichi Shimbun poll shows
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet slid 12 percentage points to 33%, coming off a peak during a Group of Seven leaders summit in Hiroshima, the Mainichi Shimbun reported on Sunday,
Asian stocks pause rally, eyeing China stimulus, Powell testimony
In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei (.N225) slipped 0.4%, having clinched a three-decade top on Friday, buoyed by the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) leaving its ultra-easy policy setting unchanged, which sent the yen to a 7-month low against the U.S. dollar.
Asia markets set for mixed open as Japan continues hitting 33-year highs
Australian and Japanese markets look to rise, but Hong Kong markets are set to fall as markets open on Monday.