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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seeks to influence Japan's fiscal and monetary policy, Nikkei Asia reports, stating that Japan's response must be mutually beneficial.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama for the first time after their coordinated intervention. Nikkei Asia noted that the U.S. Treasury's move aims
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Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
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Japan's centenarian population hits a record 107,677, marking the 56th consecutive annual increase and highlighting the demographic crisis.
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that the number of centenarians and supercentenarians in the country reached 107,677 this year, an increase of 7,914 from 2025, marking the 56t
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed the new cabinet to focus on market dialogue and energy procurement.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi issued directives after the cabinet reshuffle on September 17, urging new cabinet members to strengthen dialogue with financial markets and intensify efforts in
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Japan PM Takaichi seeks meeting with Trump next Tuesday ahead of US-China summit
Japan is looking to schedule a meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Donald Trump in New York around next Tuesday, as Tokyo tries to keep the U.S. president onside before his planned meeti
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Japan's CPI MoM was 0.7%, above the expected 0.2% and the previous 0.4%.
CPI MoM: 0.7%, expected 0.2%, prior 0.4%, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-17 23:30 UTC
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Japan's August inflation rate was 1.9% year-on-year, below expectations of 2.1% and matching the previous reading of 1.9%.
Japan's August inflation rate was 1.9% year-on-year, below expectations of 2.1% and matching the previous reading of 1.9%.
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Japan's core inflation rate for August was 1.7% year-on-year, below the expected 1.8% and the previous value of 1.8%.
Japan's core inflation rate for August was 1.7% year-on-year, below the expected 1.8% and the previous value of 1.8%.
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Japan’s Retail Bond Boom Offers New Avenue for Fiscal Funding
Japan’s rising yields are drawing record demand for retail government bonds, offering a potential new source of funding just as policymakers seek to contain borrowing costs and reduce market supply.
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Malaysia's Battered Bonds Face Growing Risk of Japan Fund Exodus as Yield Premium Shrinks
Malaysia's Battered Bonds Face Growing Risk of Japan Fund Exodus as Yield Premium Shrinks
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Japan's August exports rose 19.3% year-on-year, with the trade deficit expanding to 1.1 trillion yen, marking the fourth consecutive month of deficit.
Japan's exports rose 19.3% year-on-year in August, slowing from July's 23.2% but exceeding economists' median forecast of 18.4%, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday. Imports surged 2
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Japan's August Export Growth Remains Robust, Led by US Shipments, Despite Slight Slowdown
Japan's August Export Growth Remains Robust, Led by US Shipments, Despite Slight Slowdown
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Japan Imports YoY 28%, expected 26.3%, prior 27.9% (revised from 27.8%), above expectations
Imports YoY: 28%, expected 26.3%, prior 27.9% (revised from 27.8%), above expectations Trade Balance: -1,105.6 billion JPY, expected -1,052.6 billion JPY, prior -638.3 billion JPY (revised from -634.5
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Japan is reportedly planning to double its defense spending to 3.5% of GDP. Although the Ministry of Defense denied the report, the 10-year JGB yield still hit a new high of 3.04% since 1996.
Japanese defense officials indicated a willingness to significantly increase defense spending during talks with the United States, with one proposal suggesting an increase to 3.5% of GDP within a deca
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: The US Treasury can signal support to Japanese policy with a symbolic amount.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: The US Treasury can signal support to Japanese policy with a symbolic amount.
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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 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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