Japan: One in 10 people aged 80 or older for first time
The world's oldest country has long struggled with how to provide for its ageing and declining population.
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan's central bank will keep stimulus for now as risks grow
By Leika Kihara TOKYO The Bank of Japan will likely keep interest rates ultra-low on Friday and reassure
1970-01-01 08:00
SoftBank’s Shares Slip as Excitement Around Arm’s IPO Fades
SoftBank Group Corp.’s stock fell as much as 4.3%, the biggest intraday fall in more than a month,
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan industry minister: BOJ's policy aimed at 'buying time' will eventually end
TOKYO The Bank of Japan's ultra-loose monetary policy, which was aimed at "buying time" to push through structural
1970-01-01 08:00
Ueda Abandons ‘Shock and Awe’ on Path Toward BOJ Normalization
Inside the walls of the Bank of Japan, there’s a sense of relief as new boss Kazuo Ueda
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan says one in 10 residents are now octogenarians as nation turns gray
More than 10% of Japan's population is now age 80 or older, the government said Monday, the latest worrying milestone in the rapidly graying country's demographic crisis.
1970-01-01 08:00
Goldman Strategists Raise Forecasts for Japanese Shares on Stable Yen View
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategists raised their forecasts for Japanese shares to reflect updated assumptions that the yen
1970-01-01 08:00
One in 10 Japanese Now Aged Over 80, Population Report Shows
The over-80s for the first time accounted for more than 10% of Japan’s population, according to a government
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan Voters Dissatisfied With PM’s Price Policies, Poll Shows
More than three quarters of Japanese voters are unhappy with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s handling of price rises,
1970-01-01 08:00
Taiwan Dollar Slump Seen Ending on China Recovery, Chip Outlook
The worst may be over for the Taiwan dollar as China’s economic recovery and a rebound in the
1970-01-01 08:00
Carry Trade Mints 42% Profit and Sparks Push Into New Market
For currency speculators around the world, the trade has long been a no-brainer: simply borrow yen, which costs
1970-01-01 08:00
Philippines Says Japan, Australia Keen on Joint Maritime Patrols
The Philippine armed forces said Japan and Australia “expressed willingness” to take part in joint maritime patrols with
1970-01-01 08:00