Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:21
Japan needs to balance growth, fiscal reform - policy document
By Takaya Yamaguchi and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO Japan is committed to mobilise all policy options available while putting
2023-06-07 10:27
These Are the World’s 20 Most Expensive Cities for Expats in 2023
New York has leapfrogged Hong Kong as the world’s most expensive city to live in as an expat,
2023-06-07 09:53
Fast Retailing, trading houses lift Japan's Nikkei to 33-year high
By Rocky Swift TOKYO Japan's Nikkei index extended its climb to scale a near 33-year high on Tuesday,
2023-06-06 15:46
Japan Renews Chip Plan, Confirms Sales Goal of $108 Billion
The Japanese government revamped its chip strategy with a goal of tripling sales of domestically produced semiconductors to
2023-06-06 14:48
TSMC Tempers Capex Outlook to $32 Billion as Chip Demand Weakens
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. tempered its outlook for 2023 capital spending, as the main chipmaker to Apple Inc.
2023-06-06 13:56
Japan Aims for Women to Make Up 30% of Directors at Top Firms
Japan will aim to have women make up at least 30% of directors at major firms by 2030,
2023-06-06 11:17
Weak Japan Wage Results Offer Little for Kishida or BOJ
Japanese workers’ real wages continued to fall in April, even after reflecting some of the gains from a
2023-06-06 09:20
Japan April real wages extend falls as consumer inflation weighs
TOKYO Japan's real wages fell for the 13th straight month in April, government data showed on Tuesday, indicating
2023-06-06 07:48
Negative-Yielding Debt Returns to Almost $2 Trillion on BOJ
The scourge of negative-yielding debt refuses to go away for investors as the Bank of Japan’s continued reluctance
2023-06-05 15:50
Asset Managers Join Hedge Funds in Boosting Yen-Short Positions
Asset managers joined hedge funds in increasing yen-bearish positions amid speculation the Bank of Japan isn’t likely to
2023-06-05 11:52
Japan’s Rapid Return of Tourists Helping Fuel Inflation for BOJ
Foreign tourists packing flights to Japan are helping the economy climb out of a recession with spending power
2023-06-05 08:53