Japan
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Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes
[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates on Friday (Dec 19) to levels unseen in three decades and signalled its readiness for further hikes, taking another landmark step…
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Chip shortage lingers as Honda to halt output in Japan, China
HONDA Motor will halt production at plants in Japan and China in coming weeks, highlighting the lingering fallout of the global chip shortage. The Japanese carmaker will suspend output in…
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SBI Shinsei Bank to debut after second-biggest Japan IPO of 2025
SBI Shinsei Bank will start trading in Tokyo on Wednesday after raising 322 billion yen (S$2.7 billion) in Japan’s second-biggest initial public offering of the year. The sale saw the…
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Samudera Shipping unit, Imoto Corporation enter JV to set up shipping company in Japan
Blue Ocean Shipping will be headquartered in Kobe and is expected to begin operations in the first half of 2026 [SINGAPORE] A subsidiary of container shipping group Samudera Shipping –…
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Kazakhstan and Japan: A Partnership Built on Trust in the Nuclear Energy Future
Japan’s national debate on nuclear energy often centers on three essential questions: Which reactors will restart? How much nuclear capacity does the country ultimately need? And how can public trust…
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Bank of Japan reluctant to intervene on rising yields, sources say
The recent rises are due to investors taking a wait-and-see approach on uncertainty over how far the BOJ can eventually raise rates [TOKYO] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) sees a…
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Massive 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake That Rocked Japan Triggers Rare ‘Megaquake’ Warning
A powerful offshore earthquake rattled northern Japan late Monday, triggering tsunami warnings, injuring dozens, and prompting authorities to issue an unprecedented advisory for a possible “megaquake” in the days ahead.…
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BOJ’s Ueda says Japan is getting closer to sustainable inflation
Markets bet the central bank will lift rates to 0.75%, the highest since 1995, on Dec 19 [TOKYO] Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank is…
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China’s three major airlines extend refunds and Japan flight changes to March 2026
[BEIJING] Three major Chinese airlines will offer refunds and charge-free changes to Japan-related flights until March 28 next year, state-owned news outlet Yicai reported on Friday (Dec 5), extending an…
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Asian markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease
[HONG KONG] Stocks rose on Tuesday (Dec 2) following the previous day’s stutter as more weak US data helped solidify US interest rate cut optimism and tempered nervousness over rising…
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Bank of Japan to weigh ‘pros and cons’ of rate hike in December, governor Ueda says
[NAGOYA] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will consider the “pros and cons” of raising interest rates at its next policy meeting, governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday (Dec 1), giving…
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Human Made seeks growth beyond China as tensions with Japan rise
Its expansion coincides with a global surge in interest in Japanese pop culture, fuelled by anime and video games, while a weaker yen draws record tourist spending [TOKYO] Human Made,…
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Japan to boost shorter debt to fund stimulus plan; Fitch warns on rating
The focus on short-term debt likely reflects government concern over recent rises in super-long yields [TOKYO] Japan will likely increase issuance of short- and medium-term bonds to fund a massive…
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Rate hikes drive Japan regional banks towards mergers to survive
The lenders are facing increased competition for deposits as an inexpensive funding source with interest rates rising, and new rivals such as internet-based banks are also growing [TOKYO] Three decades…
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Bank of Japan drops fresh hints of near-term rate hike as yen slides
The remarks keep alive the possibility of a rate hike as soon as its next policy meeting on Dec 18 and 19 [TOKYO]The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will discuss at…
