IMF urges BOJ to keep ultra-low rates, but be ready to shift course
By Leika Kihara TOKYO The Bank of Japan must keep monetary policy ultra-loose as it will take time
2023-06-01 11:59
AI Boom Gets Fresh Gut Check as Nvidia Drops Most Since January
Investors riding the rapid ascent of the artificial intelligence theme are experiencing a hiccup as shares of Nvidia
2023-06-01 11:45
Cash Will Buoy Childrearing Generation, Japan Minister Says
Expanding government handouts will encourage the child-rearing generation, many of whom say they can’t afford to start a
2023-06-01 09:56
Global Money Is Fast Chasing Alternatives in Asian Equities as China Anxiety Grows
As frustration over China’s equity performance increases, some of Asia’s other major markets are emerging as more attractive
2023-06-01 06:28
A $300 All-You-Can-Fly Pass Ushers In Remote-Work Era in Japan
A Japanese domestic airline has started a month-long “all-you-can-fly” service from Tokyo, seeing an opportunity to cash in
2023-06-01 05:28
Japan Stocks May Reach Record High in Early 2025, BofA Says
The start of an inflationary regime, coupled with the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s valuation reforms, will boost Japanese stocks
2023-05-31 17:56
Top ESG Funds in Asia Boost Returns In Once Unloved Market
Asia’s top ESG funds are reaping the rewards of investing in Japan, a market largely ignored even by
2023-05-31 15:52
Japan’s Factory Output Drops in Weak Start to Second Quarter
Japan’s factory output unexpectedly declined for the first time in three months in April amid a global slowdown,
2023-05-31 09:18
BOJ may hike rates if sustained wage growth looks likely-government panellist
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise short-term interest rates early
2023-05-31 08:58
Japan April factory output falls 0.4% from a month earlier
TOKYO Japan's factory output in April fell 0.4% from the previous month, government data showed on Wednesday, less
2023-05-31 08:26
BOJ's Ueda says days of 'low for long' inflation may be over
TOKYO Global central banks may already be facing a new economic environment where inflation will no longer revert
2023-05-31 08:23
North Korea Fires Projectile After Announcing Satellite Plan
North Korea fired a projectile the country claims to be a space launch vehicle early Wednesday, just days
2023-05-31 07:55