Under the estimate, Japan would need to issue up to 38 trillion yen ($248.32 billion) worth of bonds in the fiscal year starting April 2029 to fill a hole from expenditure surpassing tax revenues, …
China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?
From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan.
Diplomatic Feud With China Weighs on Japan’s Economy
A standoff over the security of Taiwan has led to a steep decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, which is heavily dependent on the tourists.
Ashurst Guides JICAs Financing for Uzbekistans Ipak Yuli Bank
Global law firm Ashurst has advised the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on the financing to Ipak Yuli Bank in Uzbekistan to support the …
Japan’s election puts its massive bond market back in the spotlight
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s call for a snap election had rattled markets and triggered a sharp selloff in Japanese government bonds.
Japan’s top business lobby invites activist fund Elliott for governance talks
(Removes extra character in headline, no changes to text) By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Japan’s biggest business lobby, Keidanren, has invited activist investor Elliott Investment …
Japan finance minister says surplus from FX reserves may be discussed as funding option
TOKYO, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Japanese Minister of Finance Satsuki Katayama on Tuesday said using surplus from $1.4 trillion foreign currency reserves could be considered when discussing funding sources …
Japan’s Nomura, Daiwa team with top banks on stablecoin-based trading
TOKYO — Nomura Holdings and Daiwa Securities Group will work with Japan’s three largest banks to let investors buy stocks, bonds and other instruments with stablecoins pegged to legal currencies …
Japan FinMin Katayama: aims for prompt passage of next year’s budget and tax reform
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 …