Japan’s nominal wages rise at fastest pace in almost 30 years
Japanese workers’ nominal wages have risen at the fastest pace in almost three decades, underscoring sustained momentum in…
Bank of Japan’s 2% inflation-target victory fails to impress
The Bank of Japan’s declaration last week that its 2% inflation target has finally and definitely been met…
BOJ signals low hopes for consumer spending as population falls
The Bank of Japan signaled that the shrinking of Japan’s population means that it’s increasingly difficult to achieve…
Bangkok Post – Bank of Japan says inflation hit 2% target after 13 years
Japan is seeing inflation for the first time in over a decade. The Bank of Japan said on…
Prices of nearly 1,500 food and beverage items to rise in November
The prices of 1,477 products from 195 major food and beverage makers in Japan are set to rise…
BOJ likely to keep hiking rates every quarter, ex-official says
The Bank of Japan will probably keep raising interest rates every three months to contain risks of inflation…
IMF raises Japan’s growth forecast for 2026 to 0.7%
Bangkok – The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its economic growth projection for Japan to 0.7% for…
Number of multiple-debt borrowers in Japan hits 12-year high
A growing number of people in Japan are carrying debts from multiple lenders, including consumer finance companies. According…
Japan’s household spending falls again despite wage gains
Japan’s household spending fell for a ninth month even as wages continued to climb, showing consumers remain cautious…
Tokyo inflation hits 2.7% in September as some subsidies come to an end
Tokyo consumer inflation was 2.7% in September, breaking 2% for the first time since December 2025, as the…
Japan growth minister says economy has exited reflationary phase
Japan no longer needs a reflationary policy of aggressive monetary easing and nimble fiscal spending, according to Growth…
Price growth slows for residential and commercial land near chip plants
Growth in the prices of residential and commercial land around semiconductor plants in Japan as of July 1…