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2026-02-08 Economy

TSMC Notifies Japan of 3nm Semiconductor Mass Production Plan in Kumamoto

TSMC, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant, has informed the Japanese government of its plan to begin mass production of semiconductors using 3-nanometer technolog...

2026-01-17 Economy

Tokyo Signals Possible Joint Action with Washington to Stabilize Yen

Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that Tokyo is ready to employ all available measures to curb excessive currency volatility, including the optio...

2026-01-16 Economy

Japanese Stocks Pause as Stimulus Hopes Fade and Investor Caution Rises

Japan’s Nikkei index extended losses for a second session as investors took profits following a strong rally fueled by expectations of fiscal stimulus and early...

2026-01-16 Economy

Tokyo Stocks Slip as Political Optimism Fades and Bond Yields Hit Record Highs

Japan’s Nikkei index extended its decline for a second session as investors took profits following a strong rally driven by expectations of fiscal stimulus. The...

2026-01-16 Economy

Japan Finance Minister Says All Options Open to Support Yen

Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is ready to use all available measures to support the yen, including direct intervention in the cu...

2025-12-29 Economy

Nikkei Closes Higher Supported by Wall Street Gains

Nikkei closed Thursday’s session slightly higher, supported by positive performance in US markets overnight, as technology stocks led gains in Tokyo.Trading was...

2025-12-29 Economy

Japan and US Accelerate $550 Billion Strategic Investment Initiative

Japan and the United States are preparing to accelerate a $550 billion strategic investment initiative agreed as part of a broader trade deal aimed at reducing...

2025-12-28 Economy

Japan Balances Fiscal Discipline and Monetary Tightening

Tokyo’s current policy approach highlights a clear move toward Japan fiscal discipline alongside a gradual shift toward tighter monetary policy, as the country...

2025-12-28 Economy

Asian Stocks Mixed in Thin Holiday Trading

Asian stock divergence was evident on Thursday as most markets traded lightly during the Christmas holiday, with several regional and global exchanges closed.In...

2025-12-28 Economy

Toyota Global Output Drops in November on China and Japan Slowdown

Toyota production decline was recorded globally in November as output fell 5.5% year on year to 821,723 vehicles, marking the first drop in six months amid slow...

2025-12-27 Economy

Nikkei Rises Supported by Wall Street Gains

The Nikkei index closed higher in its latest session, supported by positive momentum from Wall Street and improved investor risk appetite.Nikkei benefited from...

2025-12-27 Economy

Japan Approves Record $785 Billion Budget to Tackle Debt and Boost Defense

Japan has approved a record budget for the next fiscal year totaling 122.3 trillion yen, or about $785 billion, aiming to balance economic stimulus with debt co...

2025-12-14 Economy

US Dollar vs Japanese Yen Under Ongoing Monetary Volatility

The US dollar vs Japanese yen pair is experiencing noticeable volatility as global markets remain clouded by uncertainty. Investors are closely watching monetar...

2025-12-13 Economy

Japan’s October Data Keep BOJ on Track for Gradual Rate Hikes

Japan’s latest economic data showed a slight acceleration in inflation in October, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan will proceed with gradual int...

2025-12-12 Economy

Wages in Japan’s Auto Industry Take Center Stage as BOJ Watches

Japan’s auto industry unions are preparing for a new round of wage talks, seeking stronger wages gains than last year as confidence builds across the sector.Acc...

2025-12-12 Economy

Inflation in Japan Faces Pressure as Unions Urge Stronger Action

Japan’s labor unions have called on the government to intensify efforts to tackle inflation, as rising prices and a weak yen continue to push up living costs, t...

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