Japan’s Government Faces New Political Test as Security and Economic Policies Gain Attention
Japan’s government is entering an important period of political debate as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration seeks to strengthen its...
Japanese Economy
Japan Stocks Rise as AI and Semiconductor Shares Gain Momentum
Japan's stock market moved higher on Thursday as investors returned from the country's holiday break and increased buying in artificial...
Japan Strengthens Government Leadership Team After Cabinet Reshuffle to Advance Economic and Security Priorities
Tokyo: Japan’s government has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening policy coordination and accelerating key national priorities, including...
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1.25% as Inflation Risks Persist
Tokyo, September 18, 2026: The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, taking borrowing costs to...
Japan: Wholesale Inflation Keeps Pressure on Bank of Japan to Raise Rates
Japan’s wholesale inflation remained elevated in August, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could raise interest rates at...
Japan Adviser Signals September Bank of Japan Rate Hike as Yen Weakness Fuels Inflation Concerns
TOKYO — Japan's central bank could raise interest rates as early as this month, according to Takuji Aida, an economic...
