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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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China's upcoming export restrictions on critical minerals are attracting investment interest from Japan and Western countries in Malaysia's rare earth reserves.
Malaysia's rare earth reserves are attracting increased foreign investment as Japan and Western nations seek to diversify their supply chains, following China's plans to implement stricter export cont
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Nikkei Asia Comment: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Learned the Wrong Lessons from Japan
William Pesek, a commentator for Nikkei Asia, wrote that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has drawn the wrong lessons from Japan, believing that cheap money and a weak dollar could lead the US to l
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Nikkei Asia comments: As Japanese bonds sell off and long-term yields climb above 3% for the first time in 30 years, Japan needs the discipline of high interest rates.
Nikkei Asia comments that with Japan's long-term bond yields climbing above 3% for the first time in 30 years, interest rates may better fulfill one of their most basic functions: screening projects a
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The government led by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi supports recent interest rate hikes, which could come as early as September or October.
According to Bloomberg, sources indicate that the government led by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi supports a recent interest rate hike, with the next increase most likely to occur in Septembe
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Japanese government ministries are seeking a series of tax breaks aimed at encouraging individuals to purchase government bonds and prompting companies to raise employee wages, as part of the fiscal year 2027 tax reform.
Meanwhile, efforts to improve national finances by eliminating ineffective tax breaks have made little progress.
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Japan will bid to host the CPTPP secretariat, aiming to expand the trade group by streamlining the review process for membership applications.
Japan will bid to host the CPTPP secretariat, aiming to expand the trade group by streamlining the review process for membership applications.
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GLP Japan Establishes $3.75 Billion (¥600 Billion) Fund to Invest in Logistics Centers, Attracting Global Investors
The fund will finance 30 to 40 large logistics facilities. Global investors are attracted to Japan's logistics infrastructure boom, a weak yen, and high returns.
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SK Hynix is reportedly evaluating a joint venture to build a memory chip plant in Japan to address AI-driven demand growth.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won stated on August 31 that SK Hynix is thoroughly surveying various locations across Japan with favorable power and water resource conditions to evaluate multiple potentia
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Japan intervened in the foreign exchange market with a record $96.4 billion over the past month, receiving rare endorsement from the United States.
Data released by Japan's Ministry of Finance on Friday showed that the government spent a cumulative 15.4 trillion yen (approximately $96.4 billion) to intervene in the foreign exchange market between
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Japan plans to deploy underwater drones to monitor submarines, aiming to counter the Chinese fleet and reduce the burden on defense personnel.
Japan plans to deploy underwater drones to monitor submarines, aiming to counter the Chinese fleet and reduce the burden on defense personnel.
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Japan’s Two-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average
Japan’s Two-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average
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Nikkei: Japan to See New Round of Food Price Hikes as Middle East Turmoil Drives Up Tanker Shipping Costs
Nikkei Asia reported that Japan may face a second wave of food price hikes. Ongoing Middle East instability has driven up prices for naphtha-derived container materials and crude oil tanker freight ra
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Japan weighs corporate tax hike to fund defense buildup, drawing warnings from business community over investment growth impact
Japan weighs corporate tax hike to fund defense buildup, drawing warnings from business community over investment growth impact
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Japanese PM Takaichi pressed German Chancellor Merz to include Japan in "Made in Europe" EV subsidies
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pressed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to include Japan in "Made in Europe" EV subsidies during their summit in Tokyo on October 28. Tokyo's efforts to lobby f
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Japan's JPYC stablecoin has fallen well short of expectations in its first year, reaching just a quarter of its issuer's circulation target
Japan's JPYC stablecoin has fallen well short of expectations in its first year, reaching just a quarter of its issuer's circulation target. As of October 23, only 3.2 billion yen (around $20 million)
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He warned that 80 years later, Japanese right-wing forces are disregarding the historical verdict of the Tokyo Trials
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that recognizing and accepting the Tokyo Trials was a prerequisite for post-war Japan to rejoin the international community. He warned that 80 y
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Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that the escalating scale of cyberattacks and rapidly rising threats will necessitate financial institutions to respond promptly.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that the escalating scale of cyberattacks and rapidly rising threats will necessitate financial institutions to respond promptly.
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Japan considers requiring lobbyists for foreign governments to register as foreign agents, aiming to curb political interference and combat espionage, with legislation planned for next year.
Japan considers requiring lobbyists for foreign governments to register as foreign agents, aiming to curb political interference and combat espionage, with legislation planned for next year.
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Japan's Subaru plans to fully transition to electric vehicles in the European market as early as 2028
Nikkei: Japan's Subaru plans to fully transition to electric vehicles in the European market as early as 2028, becoming the first Japanese automaker to take such a step in a specific region. The compa
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will urge German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on October 28 to extend the EU's preferential treatment for electric vehicles to Japanese products.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will urge German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on October 28 to extend the EU's preferential treatment for electric vehicles to Japanese products.
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Japan considers rebranding energy, AI spending as defense amid US pressure
Japan is considering placing a wider range of expenditures, including energy and some development assistance, under the umbrella of defense spending starting next fiscal year. This move, reported by N
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Japan 2026-10-23 3-Month Bill Auction 1.27%, prior 1.28%
Japan 2026-10-23 3-Month Bill Auction 1.27%, prior 1.28%
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Japan S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash for October 2026 was 53.3, below the expected 54.5 and the previous reading of 54.1.
Japan S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash for October 2026 was 53.3, below the expected 54.5 and the previous reading of 54.1.
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Japan S&P Global Composite PMI Flash 52.3 on October 23, 2026, prior 52.3
Japan S&P Global Composite PMI Flash 52.3 on October 23, 2026, prior 52.3
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Japan's Inflation Rate YoY 2.1% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
Japan's Inflation Rate YoY 2.1% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
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Japan to arrange $6.35 billion in private-sector investment in Bangladesh
Japan will soon agree to arrange 1 trillion yen ($6.35 billion) in private-sector investment in Bangladesh over the next five years, Nikkei learned Thursday. The investment will focus on auto and ener
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Japanese investors net sold foreign bonds for the fifth consecutive week, marking the longest streak in four years.
According to Reuters, Japanese investors net sold 161.6 billion yen (approximately $1.02 billion) in foreign long-term bonds for the week ending October 17, marking the fifth consecutive week of net s
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Japan will reform its duty-free shopping rules for foreign tourists in November, shifting from tax exemption to a refund system to combat domestic resales. Retailers are concerned the new process may impact demand for high-end goods.
Japan will reform its duty-free shopping rules for foreign tourists in November, shifting from tax exemption to a refund system to combat domestic resales. Retailers are concerned the new process may
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Nikkei Analysis: China's Stance on Russia-Japan Island Dispute Shifts Subtly, No Longer Supporting Japan's Claim to Disputed Islands
Nikkei analysis indicates that China is subtly shifting its stance in the island dispute between Russia and Japan, no longer adhering to the Mao-era position of supporting Japan's claims to the four d
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Japan's ruling LDP considers curbs on speculative condo trading in Tokyo and other big cities
The party is looking at measures such as restricting the short-term resale of properties to curb soaring condominium prices, with talks starting ahead of April elections.
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Japan's trade deficit reached 2.81 trillion yen in the first half of the fiscal year, due to high oil prices and the obstruction of the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan's trade deficit reached 2.81 trillion yen (approximately $17.8 billion) in the first half of the fiscal year (April-September) ending September, according to government data. This was primarily
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Japan's Idemitsu Kosan to begin importing non-Mideast LNG for Japanese sales as early as 2030s amid regional conflict
Japan's Idemitsu Kosan to begin importing non-Mideast LNG for Japanese sales as early as 2030s amid regional conflict
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Thales CEO sees 'significant opportunities' for growth and partnerships in Japan's expanding defense industry
Thales CEO Patrice Caine stated that the French defense and technology group sees "a lot of potential opportunities to grow" its business in Japan and for partnerships with Japanese companies, as Japa
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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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