Japan's tax income hits record, surplus will help fund defence plan
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's government raked in record tax income last fiscal year, the finance ministry said on Monday, which could
2023-07-03 16:57
Japan factory activity slips back into contraction in June on soft orders
TOKYO Japan's factory activity contracted in June after expanding for the first time in 7 months in May,
2023-07-03 08:45
Japan business sentiment improves in Q2 - BOJ tankan
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO Japanese business sentiment improved in the second quarter as easing supply
2023-07-03 08:25
IBM Throws Weight Behind Japan Chip Startup It Sees as Vital
International Business Machines Corp. is prioritizing helping Japan’s chipmaking startup Rapidus Corp., with a senior executive describing the
2023-07-03 07:52
Global Funds Have Another Window to Buy Asia’s Favorite Bonds
South Korean bonds have been the standout pick in Asia for foreign investors this year and their recent
2023-07-03 07:17
Japan Set to Pour Fukushima Water Into Pacific, Irking China
Japan is set to win approval to discharge more than a million cubic meters of treated water from
2023-07-03 06:15
France Riots, China’s Gas and $2 Trillion Debt: Sunday Asia Briefing
As France mobilizes 45,000 police officers to quell rioting across the nation and Wagner’s forces regroup in Belarus,
2023-07-02 16:57
Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity
2023-07-02 06:17
A $2 Trillion Inflation-Linked Debt Headache Arrives
A normally boring corner of the UK investment market is wobbling, highlighting the potential trouble ahead for corporate debt exposed
2023-07-02 04:16
Japan says Russian warships spotted near Taiwan, Okinawa islands
TOKYO Japan's defence ministry said late on Friday it had spotted two Russian Navy ships in the waters
2023-07-01 12:56
How a horse's death may lead to reform for ancient Japanese festival
A 680-year-old Shinto festival accused of animal cruelty has promised reforms after a horse died.
2023-07-01 05:27
Sri Lanka Seeks to Restructure $19.8 Billion of Local Debt
Sri Lanka is seeking to restructure about $19.8 billion of local bills and bonds, equivalent to half of
2023-06-30 15:26