BOJ should raise rates to 1% to reverse weak yen, says opposition lawmaker
The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates at least to 1% to roll back an "abnormally" huge stimulus that is causing ...
Reuters on MSN20h
As pain from weak yen deepens, Japan's ex-currency chief Kanda warns of action
TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Japan will act appropriately against excess movements on the foreign exchange market, former ...
Business Times7h
Japan planning 13.5 trillion yen extra budget to fund stimulus package: newspaper
THE Japanese government is making arrangements to compile a supplementary budget of about 13.5 trillion yen (S$116.8 billion) ...
Bloomberg L.P.1d
Yen Weakens to 155 Against Dollar, Raising Intervention Risk
The yen weakened beyond 155 per dollar for the first time since July, raising the risk that Japan will enter the currency ...
Japan's Nikkei slides for third straight day as tech losses weigh
Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower for a third-straight day on Thursday despite the yen falling to fresh lows, as ...
Japan's sake brewers hope UNESCO heritage listing can boost rice wine's appeal
The religious connotations of sake are evident at the brewery. The big cedar-leaves ball hanging under the eaves is a symbol ...
Nippon6h
Japan Eyes 30,000-Yen Benefits for Low-Income Households
Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is considering providing 30,000 yen in benefits to each low-income ...
Japan Intervened Twice Last Quarter to Bring Yen Below 160
Japan said it stepped into the foreign exchange market twice last quarter, as speculation grows that more moves may be ...
Kyodo News on MSN1d
Chinese man arrested in Japan after woman scammed record 809 million yen
A Chinese national was arrested Tuesday for allegedly scamming a 71-year-old woman in eastern Japan out of 809 million yen ...
Japan's political kingmaker says Trump policies may weaken yen
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's economic and policies could further weaken the yen's value against the U.S. dollar, the ...
Japan is ramping up efforts to revive its once dominant chip industry
Japan has announced its latest plan to boost the country’s chip and AI industries as it works to regain its leading position ...
Nippon10h
Japan Eyes 30,000-Yen Benefits for Low-Income Household
Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is considering providing 30,000 yen in benefits to each low-income household exempted from residential tax payments as part of a planned economic ...