Japan
North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war
The missiles are believed to have fallen near the east coast of the Korean Peninsula
Japan’s cherry blossom database, 1,200 years old, has a new keeper
[NEW YORK] For more than 1,200 years, Japanese noblemen, monks and bureaucrats have carefully recorded one of the most eagerly awaited days of the year – when cherry blossoms bloom in the ancient capi...
Japan’s wage growth holds momentum after small companies reach deals
The outcome will keep the country’s central bank on track for a near-term rate hike
BOJ chief avoids hints of April rate hike, shattering hawkish market bets
Uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict remains high
Japan sees private credit as a policy pillar despite overseas market turmoil
Rising inflation is prompting companies to invest the cash piles they have been sitting on for too long
Japan to provide US$10 billion to South-east Asia to aid with surging oil prices
Supply-chain disruptions in Asia will have a significant impact on its economy
M&A boom in Japan is fuelling record corporate bond sales
The nation’s companies face pressure from investors to deploy cash into growth investments
Protracted Iran war narrows BOJ’s rate hike options
The BOJ is expected to revise upwards its inflation projections in April
Japan approves additional 631.5 billion yen for chipmaker Rapidus
The support is part of the government’s efforts to boost domestic production of advanced semiconductors and strengthen chip supply chains
