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Japan's 20-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average as Elevated Yields Underpin Buying
Japan's 20-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average as Elevated Yields Underpin Buying
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Japanese government's cost-cutting push finds meager $110 million in savings, with Finance Ministry tasked to find more programs for elimination
Japanese government ministries and agencies appear less than eager to cut spending, with Tokyo's version of the U.S. DOGE budget efficiency initiative resulting in proposed budget cuts of just 17 bill
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Nikkei: Japan has not taken specific countermeasures due to LNG demand a month after Putin's visit to the disputed islands.
Nikkei Asia reported that a month has passed since Russian President Putin visited the disputed islands in the Northwest Pacific. Although Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed opposition,
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Japan has seen a slowdown in the inflow of foreign professionals since last autumn, as AI curtails hiring demand in sectors like IT and translation, and the government tightens scrutiny of residency statuses.
Japan has seen a slowdown in the inflow of foreign skilled professionals since last autumn, due to AI curbing recruitment demand in sectors like IT and translation, and the government tightening scrut
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Okinawa's first conservative governor in 12 years, Genta Koja, elected on Sept 13, clears way for Japan defense buildup near Taiwan
The election of Genta Koja, Okinawa's first conservative governor in 12 years, could pave the way for a sweeping military buildup in Japan's southernmost prefecture, with consequences stretching acros
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles off its eastern coast, South Korea says
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff detected several missiles launched from North Korea's eastern coastal area of Wonsan around 5:20 am on Saturday (local time), which flew about 250 kilometers (155 m
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Japan is considering building a next-generation fast breeder nuclear reactor to reduce its reliance on imported uranium
The move comes as China and Russia lead in the development of this technology, which Japan hopes will enhance its energy independence. The Japan Atomic Energy Agency's prototype fast breeder reactor,
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China to hike visa fees for Japanese citizens by roughly sevenfold starting Monday, citing reciprocity after Tokyo raised overall visa fees in July.
China to hike visa fees for Japanese citizens by roughly sevenfold starting Monday, citing reciprocity after Tokyo raised overall visa fees in July.
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Japanese developer Hulic and peers spend $1.49 billion on Tokyo office tower deal
A Japanese consortium including property developer Hulic has acquired part of a skyscraper near Tokyo Station for approximately 230 billion yen ($1.49 billion), making it one of Japan's largest single
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Japan's youth wealth gap widens as 20-somethings lag in asset building
The gap in financial asset holdings among Japan's younger generations is widening, with more young people than older generations not taking part in the government's tax-free investment program (NISA).
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Japan to Fund Overseas Biofuel Projects to Enhance Domestic Energy Security and Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence
Japan's government plans to co-invest in overseas biomass fuel projects with private companies, aiming to diversify energy sources away from fossil fuels, Nikkei has learned.
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Australia's new ambassador to Japan calls for attention to China's missile buildup and economic coercion
Australia's new ambassador to Japan, Andrew Shearer, on Wednesday offered a candid assessment of China's military buildup and its alleged economic coercion. He previously served as Canberra's intellig
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BOK's Rhee: FX Intervention Can Calm Volatility
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang Yong stated that foreign exchange intervention can calm market volatility. He expressed surprise that recent market interventions appeared to be mainly by Japan and t
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Samsung Electronics has opened an AI chip packaging R&D center in Yokohama, Japan, aiming to accelerate technological collaboration with Japanese suppliers.
The center, which opened on Tuesday, September 8, will focus on back-end chip manufacturing processes to leverage Japan's expertise in packaging equipment and materials such as adhesives and substrate
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Nikkei Asia: Inflation Threat May End Japan's Seven-Month Streak of Real Wage Growth
Japan's real wages have seen year-on-year growth for seven consecutive months (as of July), but Nikkei Asia reports that the threat of inflation, driven by an anticipated surge in food and energy pric
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Japan's 5-year government bond auction saw weaker demand than its 12-month average as investors turned cautious ahead of this month’s Bank of Japan meeting.
Japan's 5-year government bond auction saw weaker demand than its 12-month average as investors turned cautious ahead of this month’s Bank of Japan meeting.
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Japanese Health Minister: GPIF Still Examining Need for Asset Allocation Review
Japanese Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno stated on Tuesday that the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is still considering whether a review of its asset allocation is needed. The fund had decid
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Japan's GDP grew by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, in line with expectations of 0.4% and following a previous growth of 0.5%.
GDP QoQ: 0.4%, expected 0.4%, prior 0.5%, in line with expectations GDP Annualized Growth Rate: 1.4%, expected 1.1%, prior 1.8%, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-07 23:50 UTC
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Yen Rises to Strongest Since May, Topping Intervention Rally
The yen strengthened to its highest level since May, surpassing the peak reached after coordinated intervention by Japan and the US.
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Japan Likely Sold Foreign Securities Including US Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention Over Past Month
Japan Likely Sold Foreign Securities Including US Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention Over Past Month
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Nikkei Survey: Japan's AI Data Center Capacity to Quadruple by 2033, Investments to Reach $60 Billion
A Nikkei survey shows that this plan will make Japan a top player in the global AI data center field, following the United States and China. Among them, NTT aims to achieve 2 gigawatts of data center
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Nikkei: Japan's FY2027 Budget Request Hits Record High, with $78 Billion Earmarked for Growth Investments in AI, Space, and More
Japanese government agencies have submitted budget requests for fiscal year 2027 totaling a record high, including 12.17 trillion yen (approximately $78 billion) for growth investments in areas such a
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Japan plans AI-powered satellites to speed counterstrike decisions, Nikkei reports
Japan plans AI-powered satellites to speed counterstrike decisions, Nikkei reports
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Asian Economies Accelerate Domestic Oil and Gas Storage Expansion After Strait of Hormuz Crisis, with Japan, India, South Korea, and China Unveiling Specific Plans
Asian economies are increasing their oil and gas storage capacity closer to home to reduce reliance on Middle East conflicts. Japan launched a $10 billion POWERR Asia initiative to help Southeast Asia
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Japan's 20-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average as Elevated Yields Underpin Buying
Japan's 20-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average as Elevated Yields Underpin Buying
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Japanese government's cost-cutting push finds meager $110 million in savings, with Finance Ministry tasked to find more programs for elimination
Japanese government ministries and agencies appear less than eager to cut spending, with Tokyo's version of the U.S. DOGE budget efficiency initiative resulting in proposed budget cuts of just 17 bill
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Nikkei: Japan has not taken specific countermeasures due to LNG demand a month after Putin's visit to the disputed islands.
Nikkei Asia reported that a month has passed since Russian President Putin visited the disputed islands in the Northwest Pacific. Although Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed opposition,
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Japan has seen a slowdown in the inflow of foreign professionals since last autumn, as AI curtails hiring demand in sectors like IT and translation, and the government tightens scrutiny of residency statuses.
Japan has seen a slowdown in the inflow of foreign skilled professionals since last autumn, due to AI curbing recruitment demand in sectors like IT and translation, and the government tightening scrut
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Okinawa's first conservative governor in 12 years, Genta Koja, elected on Sept 13, clears way for Japan defense buildup near Taiwan
The election of Genta Koja, Okinawa's first conservative governor in 12 years, could pave the way for a sweeping military buildup in Japan's southernmost prefecture, with consequences stretching acros
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles off its eastern coast, South Korea says
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff detected several missiles launched from North Korea's eastern coastal area of Wonsan around 5:20 am on Saturday (local time), which flew about 250 kilometers (155 m
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Japan is considering building a next-generation fast breeder nuclear reactor to reduce its reliance on imported uranium
The move comes as China and Russia lead in the development of this technology, which Japan hopes will enhance its energy independence. The Japan Atomic Energy Agency's prototype fast breeder reactor,
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China to hike visa fees for Japanese citizens by roughly sevenfold starting Monday, citing reciprocity after Tokyo raised overall visa fees in July.
China to hike visa fees for Japanese citizens by roughly sevenfold starting Monday, citing reciprocity after Tokyo raised overall visa fees in July.
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Japanese developer Hulic and peers spend $1.49 billion on Tokyo office tower deal
A Japanese consortium including property developer Hulic has acquired part of a skyscraper near Tokyo Station for approximately 230 billion yen ($1.49 billion), making it one of Japan's largest single
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Japan's youth wealth gap widens as 20-somethings lag in asset building
The gap in financial asset holdings among Japan's younger generations is widening, with more young people than older generations not taking part in the government's tax-free investment program (NISA).
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Japan to Fund Overseas Biofuel Projects to Enhance Domestic Energy Security and Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence
Japan's government plans to co-invest in overseas biomass fuel projects with private companies, aiming to diversify energy sources away from fossil fuels, Nikkei has learned.
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Australia's new ambassador to Japan calls for attention to China's missile buildup and economic coercion
Australia's new ambassador to Japan, Andrew Shearer, on Wednesday offered a candid assessment of China's military buildup and its alleged economic coercion. He previously served as Canberra's intellig
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BOK's Rhee: FX Intervention Can Calm Volatility
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang Yong stated that foreign exchange intervention can calm market volatility. He expressed surprise that recent market interventions appeared to be mainly by Japan and t
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Samsung Electronics has opened an AI chip packaging R&D center in Yokohama, Japan, aiming to accelerate technological collaboration with Japanese suppliers.
The center, which opened on Tuesday, September 8, will focus on back-end chip manufacturing processes to leverage Japan's expertise in packaging equipment and materials such as adhesives and substrate
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Nikkei Asia: Inflation Threat May End Japan's Seven-Month Streak of Real Wage Growth
Japan's real wages have seen year-on-year growth for seven consecutive months (as of July), but Nikkei Asia reports that the threat of inflation, driven by an anticipated surge in food and energy pric
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Japan's 5-year government bond auction saw weaker demand than its 12-month average as investors turned cautious ahead of this month’s Bank of Japan meeting.
Japan's 5-year government bond auction saw weaker demand than its 12-month average as investors turned cautious ahead of this month’s Bank of Japan meeting.
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Japanese Health Minister: GPIF Still Examining Need for Asset Allocation Review
Japanese Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno stated on Tuesday that the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is still considering whether a review of its asset allocation is needed. The fund had decid
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Japan's GDP grew by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, in line with expectations of 0.4% and following a previous growth of 0.5%.
GDP QoQ: 0.4%, expected 0.4%, prior 0.5%, in line with expectations GDP Annualized Growth Rate: 1.4%, expected 1.1%, prior 1.8%, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-07 23:50 UTC
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Yen Rises to Strongest Since May, Topping Intervention Rally
The yen strengthened to its highest level since May, surpassing the peak reached after coordinated intervention by Japan and the US.
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Japan Likely Sold Foreign Securities Including US Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention Over Past Month
Japan Likely Sold Foreign Securities Including US Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention Over Past Month
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Nikkei Survey: Japan's AI Data Center Capacity to Quadruple by 2033, Investments to Reach $60 Billion
A Nikkei survey shows that this plan will make Japan a top player in the global AI data center field, following the United States and China. Among them, NTT aims to achieve 2 gigawatts of data center
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Nikkei: Japan's FY2027 Budget Request Hits Record High, with $78 Billion Earmarked for Growth Investments in AI, Space, and More
Japanese government agencies have submitted budget requests for fiscal year 2027 totaling a record high, including 12.17 trillion yen (approximately $78 billion) for growth investments in areas such a
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Japan plans AI-powered satellites to speed counterstrike decisions, Nikkei reports
Japan plans AI-powered satellites to speed counterstrike decisions, Nikkei reports
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Asian Economies Accelerate Domestic Oil and Gas Storage Expansion After Strait of Hormuz Crisis, with Japan, India, South Korea, and China Unveiling Specific Plans
Asian economies are increasing their oil and gas storage capacity closer to home to reduce reliance on Middle East conflicts. Japan launched a $10 billion POWERR Asia initiative to help Southeast Asia
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What Is MONA Coin? MonaCoin’s Technical Features, Applications, and Ways to Acquire It
MonaCoin (MONA) is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency launched in Japan on January 1, 2014, known for its strong community support and widespread payment applications in Japan.Inspired by Litecoin, it uses the Lyra2REv2 hash algorithm and has integrated Segregated Witness (SegWit) and the Lightning Network to enhance transaction efficiency.MONA has a total supply cap of 105.12 million coins and features a block reward halving mechanism; the next halving is expected in December 2026. Investors can trade MONA on centralized exchanges that support it, but should be aware of its price volatility and any risk warnings that may be posted on certain platforms.
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