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Bank of Japan scraps radical policy, makes first rate hike in 17 years: The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other remnants of its ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-poised-end-negative-rates-closing-era-radical-policy-2024-03-18/
Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine picks ex-admiral as chief priest: Japan's Yasukuni Shrine has picked a former military commander as its chief priest ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/tokyos-controversial-yasukuni-shrine-picks-ex-admiral-chief-priest-source-says-2024-03-15/
Japan’s Ruling Parties Approve Exports of New Fighter Jet: Japan’s ruling parties agreed to allow exports of a next-generation fighter jet the country is ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-15/japan-s-ruling-parties-approve-exports-of-new-fighter-jet
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Japan's bullet train network just became bigger with new stops: FUKUI, Japan -- A new section of Japan's shinkansen bullet train network opened ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Japan-s-bullet-train-network-just-became-bigger-with-new-stops
Princess Aiko to Make Solo Trip to Ise Jingu for 1st Time
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240319-175384/
Watch: Japan rocket explodes seconds after launch: Space One’s ‘Kairos’ rocket burst into flames shortly after lift-off on Wednesday morning.
bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-68551401
Quick Glance: Rocket Explodes After Launch in Japan
- The Japanese company aimed to be the first private business in the country to put a satellite into orbit.
- The Kairos rocket exploded shortly after liftoff, causing a smoke plume and a forest fire nearby.
- Space One is investigating the incident, marking a setback for Japan's commercial space endeavors.
- The space transportation market is lucrative, with Space One planning to launch satellites using small rockets.
McDonald's suffers global tech outage, rules out cybersecurity incident: McDonald's said on Friday a technology outage had disrupted operations at many of its ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/mcdonalds-battles-technical-woes-australia-hong-kong-japan-nyt-says-2024-03-15/
Quick Glance: McDonald's Outage Impacts Global Operations
- McDonald's apologizes for a global technology outage that led to the closure of several restaurants for hours.
- The outage began around 12 a.m. CDT during a configuration change and was nearly resolved about 12 hours later, according to the Chicago-based company.
- The outage was also not related to the company's shift to Google Cloud as a technology provider, as stated by McDonald's.
- Some McDonald's locations resumed normal operations post-outage, including venues in Bangkok, Milan, and London.
Japan high court says same-sex marriage bar is unconstitutional: A high court in Japan on Thursday said the country's ban on same-sex marriage was ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-high-court-says-not-allowing-same-sex-marriage-is-unconstitutional-media-2024-03-14/
Quick Glance: Japanese High Court Rules Denial of Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
- A Japanese high court ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and urged immediate government action to address the lack of laws allowing for such unions.
- The court lacks the power to overturn the current marriage law, which limits marriage to a man and a woman. Government offices can continue to deny marriage status to same-sex couples unless the law is revised to include LGBTQ+ couples or a new law is enacted.
- The Sapporo High Court ruling emphasized that not permitting same-sex couples to marry and enjoy equal benefits as heterosexual couples violates their fundamental right to have a family.
- Japan is the only G7 nation that still excludes same-sex couples from legal marriage rights and spousal benefits.
‘Dragon Ball’ Creator Akira Toriyama Dies Age 68: His popular manga inspired numerous television, film and video game adaptations, reaching fans far beyond ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/08/arts/akira-toriyama-dead.html
Exclusive: TSMC considering advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, sources say
reuters.com/technology/tsmc-considering-advanced-chip-packaging-capacity-japan-sources-say-2024-03-17/
Chinese professor at Japan university missing after visiting homeland - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240318/p2g/00m/0in/035000c
Rikako Ikee Punches Her Ticket to Paris Olympics; Heading to 3rd Consecutive Games
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/other-sports/20240319-175506/
BOJ to end negative rate policy next week, says Nikkei: The Bank of Japan is expected to end its negative interest rate policy on Tuesday on substantial wage ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-end-negative-rate-policy-next-week-says-nikkei-2024-03-15/
BOJ to call time on negative interest rates and end yield curve control - Nikkei: The Bank of Japan is set to decide on ending its negative interest rate policy ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/boj-call-time-negative-interest-rates-end-yield-curve-control-nikkei-2024-03-18/
Olympic archery champion causes stir for calling restaurant 'pro-Japan' : Korean archer An San, who won three gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics in Japan ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_370823.html
Nissan considering partnership with Honda on EVs - sources: Nissan Motor is considering seeking a business partnership with Honda Motor on key components for ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nissan-considering-partnership-with-honda-evs-sources-2024-03-15/
Quick Glance: Nissan and Honda Announce EV Partnership to Catch Up
- Nissan and Honda have officially announced a new EV partnership to keep up with Tesla and BYD.
- The automakers will collaborate on software platforms, EV components, and other technologies.
- The aim of the partnership is to lower EV prices and compete with low-cost providers from China.
- BYD from China has intensified competition by slashing EV prices to under $10,000.
Extension of Hokuriku Shinkansen line opens, tourism hopes boosted - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240316/p2g/00m/0na/026000c
(OFFICIAL) Nippon Steel says no layoffs, no plant closures at US Steel: Japan's Nippon Steel said on Friday that under its proposed takeover of U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/nippon-steel-says-no-layoffs-no-plant-closures-us-steel-till-2026-2024-03-15/
Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto Are Unbelievable in Any Language. Japanese Has Several Words for Them
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/baseball/20240319-175424/
Japan's overworked, underpaid truckers left behind in wage bonanza: As Japan's big companies prepare to hand out their heftiest pay hikes in decades ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-overworked-underpaid-truckers-left-behind-wage-bonanza-2024-03-13/
Japan's stocks rise over 2% as BOJ rate hike expectations build: TOKYO -- Japanese stocks rose sharply on Monday as expectations built for the Bank of Japan to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Japan-s-stocks-rise-over-2-as-BOJ-rate-hike-expectations-build
SS Rajamouli attends ‘RRR’ special screening in Japan, receives gift from 83-year-old fan
thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ss-rajamouli-attends-rrr-special-screening-in-japan-receives-gift-from-83-year-old-fan/article67967602.ece
BOJ Governor Ueda proposes ending negative rates as board chair - NHK: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has proposed ending negative rates as chair of the ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/boj-governor-ueda-proposes-ending-negative-rates-board-chair-nhk-2024-03-19/
Explainer: Who are the BOJ's doves and hawks?: The Bank of Japan is on the verge of ending eight years of negative interest rate policy ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/who-are-bojs-doves-hawks-2024-03-18/
Toyota agrees to biggest wage hike in 25 years, paves way for BOJ shift: Toyota Motor agreed to give factory workers their biggest pay increase in 25 years on ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-inc-set-offer-big-wage-hikes-paving-way-end-negative-rates-2024-03-12/
Shinkansen Extension Brings Hope to Hokuriku Region; Support Shrinking Population, Post-Quake Reconstruction
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240318-175346/
As millions sit empty, 'vacant home insurance' started by Tokyo nonprofit - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240318/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
Fierce rivals Honda and Nissan join forces to take on Chinese car makers: Two rival Japanese car makers have announced they will work together on electric ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-19/fierce-rivals-honda-and-nissan-join-forces-china-byd/103603464
Women Are Taking Part in a Shinto Festival for the First Time in Over 1,000 Years
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/women-are-taking-part-in-a-shinto-festival-for-the-first-time-in-over-1000-years/
Nissan looks to tap Korean battery supplier SK On for US EV production, Yomiuri reports
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nissan-looks-tap-korean-battery-supplier-sk-us-ev-production-yomiuri-reports-2024-03-15/
Japan's service-sector firms offer biggest pay rise since 2013, union says: Japan's largest industrial union UA Zensen said on Thursday that an average pay rise ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-service-sector-firms-offer-biggest-pay-rise-since-2013-union-says-2024-03-14/
Japan's latest Godzilla film wins Oscar for best visual effects - The Mainichi: LOS ANGELES (Kyodo) -- The latest Godzilla film won the Oscar for best visual ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240311/p2g/00m/0et/013000c
'No time to waste': Japan Inc set to step up outbound M&A: Japan Inc's pursuit of overseas deals is set to accelerate as the country's corporate giants come ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/no-time-waste-japan-inc-set-step-up-outbound-ma-2024-03-15/
Japan Startup’s Rocket Launch Halted Due to Ship in Hazard Area: The planned launch of what would have been Japan’s first private spacecraft to take off from a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-09/japan-startup-s-rocket-launch-halted-due-to-ship-in-hazard-area
Asia's ammonia co-firing power plant trials: Japan's top power generator, JERA, plans to co-fire 20% of ammonia with coal at its Hekinan thermal power station ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/asias-ammonia-co-firing-power-plant-trials-2024-03-19/
Quick Glance: Asia's Ammonia Co-firing Power Plant Trials
- JERA plans to co-fire 20% ammonia with coal, initiating the world's first major commercial plant trial.
- Trials in Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand.
- Companies experiment with ammonia-fossil fuel mix for emission reduction.
- Environmentalists criticize ammonia use as prolonging the life of coal-fired plants.
Japan anime giant Hayao Miyazaki wins 2nd Oscar with comeback feature - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240311/p2g/00m/0et/008000c
Morning Bid: Markets under pressure, China house prices eyed: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-03-14/
Japan's Feb inflation likely quickened as BOJ weighs ditching negative rates: Reuters poll
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/japans-feb-inflation-likely-quickened-boj-weighs-ditching-negative-rates-2024-03-15/
Top Japan banks weigh first rate hikes on ordinary deposits in 17 years after BOJ
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/top-japan-banks-weigh-first-rate-hikes-ordinary-deposits-17-years-after-boj-2024-03-19/
Japan's Space One rocket explodes: Tokyo-based startup Space One failed to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit on its own ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3011/
Singapore's PCG to reopen fund for luxury Japan ski resort as weak yen beckons: Patience Capital Group, the Singapore-based investor behind a $1 ...
reuters.com/business/singapores-pcg-reopen-fund-luxury-japan-ski-resort-weak-yen-beckons-2024-03-14/
More Japanese universities aim for globalization with fall admissions, classes in English - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240308/p2a/00m/0na/013000c
Japan's push for North Korea summit 'very important', IAEA chief says: The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday he supports Japan's push to hold ...
reuters.com/world/japans-push-north-korea-summit-very-important-iaea-chief-says-2024-03-12/
Japan's Newest Private Race Track Is a Stunning Feat of Engineering: Carved into a mountain outside of Tokyo, this is a gearhead's wish come true.
thedrive.com/news/japans-newest-private-race-track-is-a-stunning-feat-of-engineering
Combat sports fighter arrested over alleged robbery at 'girls bar' in Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240319/p2a/00m/0na/008000c
JERA to conduct trial of co-firing ammonia at coal power plant from March to June
reuters.com/markets/commodities/jera-conduct-trial-co-firing-ammonia-coal-power-plant-march-june-2024-03-13/
Surfing-Japan picks Aussie-born O'Leary for bonus Olympics spot: Australian-born surfer Connor O'Leary said on Wednesday he had been selected for the Japan team ...
reuters.com/sports/surfing-japan-picks-aussie-born-oconnor-bonus-olympics-spot-2024-03-13/
Kairos: Japan rocket explodes seconds after launch: Space One’s ‘Kairos’ rocket burst into flames shortly after lift-off on Wednesday morning.
bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-68551401
What would the BOJ's stimulus exit look like?: Prospects of strong wage hikes this year have heightened the chances the Bank of Japan will phase out its massive ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/what-would-bojs-stimulus-exit-look-like-2024-03-15/
Our oddest photos of the week: Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.
reuters.com/pictures/our-oddest-photos-week-2024-03-14/
BOJ preparing to end negative interest rate policy at March meeting, Jiji reports
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-preparing-end-negative-interest-rate-policy-march-meeting-jiji-reports-2024-03-14/
Japan's unions find surprising allies in push for higher pay, work with government, companies
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-unions-find-surprising-allies-push-higher-pay-work-with-government-2024-03-13/
Why Don’t Japanese Give to Charity? | by Koichi Hamada - Project Syndicate: Koichi Hamada examines what may encourage – or impede – charitable giving in Japan ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/japan-score-lower-on-charitable-giving-than-muslim-and-christian-countries-by-koichi-hamada-2024-03
Can startups cure Japan’s economic stagnation?: China, Mexico and Canada account for such a large share of US agricultural exports that it's easy to forget ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/can-startups-cure-japans-economic-stagnation/
Yen Down with JGB Yields, Stocks Rally after Landmark BOJ Stimulus Exit
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240319-175539/
Neglected Yokohama grave of Jewish couple who fled to Japan on eve of WWII restored - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240315/p2a/00m/0na/022000c
Inflation dents budgets for cherry blossom viewing in Japan - The Mainichi: FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- The average planned budget for cherry blossom viewing this spring ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240316/p2g/00m/0na/009000c
COVID casts long shadow over New Zealand paddler Jones: The Paris Olympics will be free of the strict COVID-19 restrictions that overshadowed the Tokyo and ...
reuters.com/sports/covid-casts-long-shadow-over-new-zealand-paddler-jones-2024-03-15/
Ghibli Park in central Japan to fully open on March 16 with 'Disneyland-level' fees - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240311/p2a/00m/0et/016000c
New Zealand's Jones to paddle in fifth Games after long COVID battle: Canoe slalom athlete Luuka Jones will become New Zealand's third woman to compete at a ...
reuters.com/sports/new-zealands-jones-paddle-fifth-games-after-long-covid-battle-2024-03-13/
Bitcoin hits a record high. Here are 4 things to know about this spectacular rally
npr.org/2024/03/05/1235865112/bitcoin-record-high-rally-crypto-sec-etf
Quick Glance: Bitcoin: Why the Surge Might Not Last
- Bitcoin is back in the limelight with a significant surge to record levels and wild fluctuations.
- The resurgence of the Bitcoin market was significantly influenced by the decision of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve the spot trading of bitcoins by exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January.
- The introduction of ETFs and the upcoming "halving" of mined Bitcoins are key factors influencing the price.
- The trading volatility signals that Bitcoin remains among the riskiest assets, highly dependent on future US interest rates.
Sakura Blossoms for Someiyoshino Species Expected in Tokyo March 20; Earliest Prediction for All of Japan
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240318-175308/
Japan team using James Webb telescope to unlock secrets of the cosmos - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240315/p2g/00m/0sc/056000c
Pretty in pink: Tokyo leads Japan as sakura cherry flowers blossom earlier than before
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/pretty-in-pink-tokyo-leads-japan-as-sakura-cherry-flowers-blossom-earlier-than-before
Uber Eats to start robot deliveries in central Tokyo from Wednesday - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240305/p2g/00m/0bu/045000c
Japan architect Riken Yamamoto wins US Pritzker prize - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- Architect Riken Yamamoto, whose works include distinctive-looking ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240306/p2g/00m/0li/008000c
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average tops 40,000 for first time: TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average crossed the 40,000 mark during Monday's ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Japan-s-Nikkei-Stock-Average-tops-40-000-for-first-time
Test ride of new E8 Series Tsubasa bullet train held in Japan ahead of March 16 launch - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240307/p2a/00m/0na/016000c
Nidec, KPS compete for Siemens' $3 bln Innomotics unit, Bloomberg reports: Japan's Nidec Corp and U.S.-based private equity firm KPS Capital Partners are ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/nidec-kps-compete-siemens-3-bln-innomotics-unit-bloomberg-reports-2024-03-12/
Godzilla Director Takashi Yamazaki Returns to Japan with an Oscar in Hand; Wants to “Take On Many More Challenges”
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/film-tv/20240313-174282/
All Blacks coach Robertson casts eye over Japan-based players: Robertson said New Zealand's influence on Japanese rugby was evident beyond prominent players and ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/18/more-sports/all-blacks-robertson-japan/
Funds maintain large short yen position ahead of BOJ decision: Hedge funds have cut back their huge bet against the yen ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/funds-maintain-large-short-yen-position-ahead-boj-decision-mcgeever-2024-03-18/
BOJ views wage talks as key to timing of stimulus exit, Ueda says: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the ongoing annual spring wage negotiations between ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-views-wage-talks-key-timing-stimulus-exit-ueda-says-2024-03-13/
Japan, Swiss scientists create glass that generates electric current - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240307/p2g/00m/0sc/008000c
Bank of Japan ends the world’s only negative rates regime in a historic move : Japan’s central bank raised interest rates on Tuesday for the first time since ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/19/bank-of-japan-boj-march-2024-policy-decision-mpm-meeting.html
BOJ to offer guidance on bond buying pace upon ending YCC - sources: The Bank of Japan will likely offer numerical guidance on how much government bonds it will ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-offer-guidance-bond-buying-pace-upon-ending-ycc-sources-2024-03-12/
Aomori startup creates vegan leather using leftover apples | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15187883
Japan's business lobby head sees near-term chance of BOJ policy shift: The head of Japan's leading business lobby said on Monday the central bank was highly ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-wage-hike-momentum-growing-business-lobby-chief-says-2024-03-11/
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