Japan
Japan’s services activity hits nearly two-year high: PMI
The broader picture for Japan’s economy was also positive
Japan in talks with India to explore for rare earths, sources say
Tokyo seeks to reduce reliance on China
Bank of Japan to experiment with blockchain settlement for reserves, Governor Ueda says
Using blockchain technology would allow scope for instant settlement 24 hours a day
Japan extremely vigilant about financial markets, finance minister says
[TOKYO] Japanese authorities are closely monitoring financial markets with heightened vigilance as Middle East tensions fuel volatility, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday, adding that ...
Bank of Japan deputy governor says rate hikes likely to continue
[TOKYO] Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Monday the central bank is expected to gradually shift to a more neutral monetary policy stance by continuing to raise interest rates.
Japan’s factory activity hits near 4-year high in February: PMI
New export business expanded at the fastest rate since June 2021
AI euphoria: reality check hits the software market
Amid tech stock struggles and 'Software-mageddon' fears, we examine if Nvidia's results will soothe anxieties, also Asia’s chip rally and Japan’s spending risks.
Foreign investors pile into JGBs as yields settle, BOJ hike fears ease
They buy 1.89 trillion yen of Japanese government bonds, snapping a two-week trend of net selling
Microsoft’s Japan chief stresses compliance with antitrust probe
Japan is looking at possible anti-competitive practices involving the Azure cloud services
Japan’s births fall for 10th year, adding to demographic strain
It is down by 2.1% to about 706,000 from a year earlier, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reports
