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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 22, 2022
Japan land prices rebound a year after pandemic broke six-year uptrend
The land ministry said it had observed a recovery trend, driven by housing demand in urban areas, as the influence of the pandemic is waning.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 22, 2022
Kishida aide says stimulus must be considered soon
'The surge in oil prices and food prices means that an economic package is essential at some point,' Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara has said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 21, 2022
Russia's possible default expected to have limited impact on Japan
Japanese firms tend to possess less risky bonds issued by developed countries such as the United States.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 20, 2022
Saudi Arabia’s oil-for-yuan bid won’t threaten the dollar
In an increasingly divided world, it makes sense to look for a good alternative to the greenback. Now is not that time.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
Mar 19, 2022
Inside Russia’s 96-hour cliffhanger to sidestep bond default
A lull in processing a key coupon payment heaped global attention on a part of banking rarely in the spotlight: The staid back-office mechanisms that handle trillions of dollars daily.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 18, 2022
BOJ maintains easing stance, highlighting policy divergence
The bank left its interest rates and asset purchases unchanged, according to a statement Friday, as predicted by all economists in a survey.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 18, 2022
Energy shock hitting poorer nations reliant on imports hardest
Some countries don't have the fiscal buffer enjoyed by wealthier peers and can't count on increased revenue from their own exports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 18, 2022
Japan's February core consumer prices up 0.6% on surging energy costs
The nationwide core consumer price index, excluding volatile fresh food items, advanced for the sixth straight month following a 0.2% rise in January.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 18, 2022
Oil climbs near $104 after jumping on doubts over peace talks
Crude rallied after the Kremlin said a report of major progress in negotiations over Ukraine was 'wrong,” but that discussions will continue.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 17, 2022
As costs rise in Japan, even businesses accustomed to deflation are raising prices
On top of changing ingredients or reducing portion sizes, firms have implemented unusual price hikes to goods such as cooking oil, snacks and popular instant noodle brands.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 17, 2022
Nearly 70% of Japan's companies see hit to earnings from Ukraine crisis
The survey suggests more pain ahead for resource-poor Japan, where a weakening yen and subsequent rising commodity prices squeeze households further.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 17, 2022
Japan machinery orders fell 2% in January, slipping for first time in five months
A government official said the Cabinet Office will pay close attention to downward risks that have been emerging recently.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 17, 2022
Japanese households accumulate record financial assets as COVID curbs spending
The financial assets households had accumulated at the end of December were 4.5% higher than the level the year before.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 16, 2022
Weaker yen likely to prompt BOJ message shift, ex-official says
'The yen has already moved a lot compared with last year, so a further weakening means volatility has generally been high,' says Kazuo Momma.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 16, 2022
Shanghai says no COVID lockdown for now and tells bankers to work at home
Shanghai ruled out imposing a broad lockdown for now, while urging workers in its main financial and business district to work from home as officials try to rein in a swelling COVID-19 outbreak in one of China’s biggest and most important cities.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 16, 2022
The monetary consequences of Vladimir Putin
Having witnessed the financial shock and awe or Russia's invasion and the subsequent sanctions, other countries will likely re-think how and where they hold their foreign assets.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 16, 2022
Singapore still wants smart, rich expats
Singapore recently tightened visa rules for white-collar workers, adding hoops to a process that employers already complain is too onerous.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 16, 2022
The old way is not the best way to make Japan productive again
If Japanese firms opt to resume a traditional work routine — with its long hours, exhausting commutes and minimal vacations — both people and the economy will suffer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 16, 2022
February trade deficit wider than expected as import costs rise on high energy prices
Exports declined a seasonally adjusted 0.5% from the previous month, Finance Ministry data shows, while imports rose a seasonally adjusted 2.7% month-on-month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 16, 2022
With Sarah Raskin out, Biden may pick a moderate for Fed regulatory job
Raskin's decision to withdraw her nomination came a day after centrist Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said he would not support her for the powerful role of overseeing Wall Street banks.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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