Prices of 2,311 food products to rise in Japan in August
Prices are slated to rise in Japan in August for 2,311 food products and beverages made by 195…
Japan trims economic outlook as elevated oil prices weigh on growth
Japan has lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year, reflecting expectations that higher oil prices…
BOJ likely to raise growth forecast and stand pat, sources say
The Bank of Japan is likely to consider raising its economic growth forecast at its July meeting while…
A pension shift in Japan may hurt some foreign money managers
HONG KONG – Global asset managers such as State Street and Legal & General face a potential hit…
Japan’s bank lending rises fastest since COVID-19, backing BOJ’s path
Japan’s bank lending expanded at the fastest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting credit is still accessible and…
Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992
Japanese wages climbed again in May, comfortably outpacing inflation and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance toward raising…
Inside Japan’s $25 billion consumer market built on fan devotion
Japan’s fervent fans of everything from pop idols and anime characters to online streamers have turned their devotion…
Japan nears longest postwar growth even as households struggle
Japan is close to notching its longest economic growth streak since WWII, as the nation weathers higher oil…
Japan to see price hikes for 2,566 food items in July
Major food and beverage makers in Japan plan to raise prices for 2,566 items in July, driven by…
Japan’s retail sales rise for third month on wage gains and subsidies
Japan’s retail sales rose for a third month in May, powered by strong wage gains and government subsidies…
Tokyo inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on track for further hike
Tokyo’s key inflation gauge picked up for the first time in eight months, keeping the Bank of Japan on…
Japan unveils $2.3 trillion investment plan for next 14 years
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a long-term vision for Japan’s economic development featuring massive investment in artificial…