Japan

NEWS ANALYSIS

As Japan pursues a chip-industry reboot, it’s being pressed to build America’s

2026-10-20T06:13:01.000Z
In Asia, KKR has larger portfolio allocations in Japan and India relative to other markets, though allocation trends shift every few years.

‘IPOs are not the only vehicle’: KKR heads for record exits even as firms stay private for longer

2026-10-19T23:00:00.000Z
BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda has reiterated that emergency bond-buying would be reserved for episodes of sharp yield rises or serious market dysfunction.

BOJ chief says underlying inflation ‘quite close’ to price goal

2026-10-19T05:53:10.000Z
MUFG Bank’s Atsushi Yamashita says: “It is important from the standpoint of maintaining market confidence to conduct fiscal policy without relying too heavily on optimistic growth scenarios.”

MUFG wades back into Japanese bonds with eye on policy risks

2026-10-15T08:00:15.000Z
A wide range of goods recorded price rises, including processed food, electric machinery and telecommunications equipment, data showed.

Japan’s wholesale inflation remains elevated, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike view

2026-10-13T06:59:14.000Z
From left: Sayako Niimi, director, lead global partnership, Sector Zero; Luke Timmins, Williams’ merchandise and licensing director; Twice member Tzuyu; and Tassei Shimoie, manager of TV anime Dandadan.

‘Natural’ fit: F1 team Williams ties up with Twice’s Tzuyu, anime Dandadan to reach new audiences

2026-10-11T02:00:00.000Z
US President Donald Trump in a meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York City on Sep 22.

Trump complained about the weak yen. Days later, Japan PM Takaichi signals the end of reflation

2026-10-10T08:15:00.000Z
Net proceeds from the sale of Ebisu Fort will be used to repay the yen borrowings, working capital and/or other purposes.

Starhill Global Reit to sell its last Japan property for US$39.2 million

2026-10-09T10:44:48.000Z
Rapidus says the ecosystem framework aims to address the global advanced semiconductor talent shortage.

Malaysian chip designers eye new business through Japanese foundry Rapidus

2026-10-08T02:47:41.000Z
Residents said they had little understanding of the project’s scale until huge cranes appeared at the construction site in February.

Goodman’s Japanese data centre comes under fire following Sydney site setback

2026-10-07T06:29:27.000Z