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BUSINESSSep 18Pokémon card curbs send shares of Japanese online marketplace Mercari on a bumpy rideMercari shares are clawing back losses after Pokémon card listing restrictions triggered a selloff earlier this week.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 18Bank of Japan Raises Rates, Making U.S. Less Alluring for Tokyo InvestorsJapan’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, its highest level since 1995.wsj · united states of america
BUSINESSSep 18Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%The Bank of Japan on Friday raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high. The move Friday, coming at the end of the two-day monetary…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 18Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, flags concerns over inflationThe decision was split 7-2, with board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting from the hike.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 18Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation risesBank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 18Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%Authorities warn of further potential currency intervention after central bank move fails to buoy currencyFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 17GlobalFoundries to run chip factory under Japan-U.S. investment deal - reportGlobalFoundries is reported to operate a chip factory as part of an investment deal between Japan and the U.S.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 17Japan’s corporate leaders sound alarm over weak yen — even dollar-earners are voicing concernsWhile the Japanese yen has strengthened rapidly over the past two weeks, it remains weak in historical terms.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 16WisdomTree sets 3-for-1 forward split for Japan Hedged Equity FundWisdomTree has announced a 3-for-1 forward stock split for its Japan Hedged Equity Fund. This action typically aims to increase stock accessibility and liquidity for investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 16Starbucks considers majority stake sale in Japan business - reportA report indicates that Starbucks is considering selling a majority stake in its Japan business. This potential move could significantly alter Starbucks' operational structure and market presence in Japan.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 16Japan’s August trade deficit widens sharply on higher importsJapan's trade deficit significantly widened in August due to an increase in imports. This indicates shifts in the country's economic balance of trade.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 14Pay to ghost your boss: Japan's resignation businessResignation agencies in Japan help employees leave their jobs seamlessly in just 15 minutes. Young people are especially eager to use their services.DW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 14Japan’s Chubu Electric bosses resign over quake data-tampering scandalTwo top executives at Japanese nuclear plant operator Chubu Electric Power would step down following a quake data-tampering scandal, the company said in a statement on Monday. President Kingo Hayashi and Chairman Satoru Katsuno would be replaced, the statement said, and the firm would withdraw applications to restart the Nos 3 and 4 reactors at Chubu’s Hamaoka nuclear plant. Japan is moving to revive nuclear power 15 years after an enormous earthquake and tsunami sent reactors at the Fukushima...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 14Japan’s central bank set for pivotal moment on ratesGovernor Kazuo Ueda is facing competing pressures from Tokyo and WashingtonFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 13Japan’s WEGO fashion brand is latest firm to feel force of Chinese consumer backlashJapanese fashion brand WEGO has scrapped a plan to launch a new range in collaboration with the hit anime and manga franchise My Hero Academia after it triggered an angry backlash from Chinese consumers. The Tokyo-based company triggered an outcry on Chinese social media after announcing it would release an exclusive range of My Hero Academia-themed clothing. The franchise was widely condemned in China over a 2020 controversy about a character that conducted lethal human experiments – a topic...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 11Gov . Braun says Japan - Midwest summit in Indy boosts trade tiesGovernor Braun stated that a summit between Japan and the US Midwest, held in Indianapolis, has enhanced trade relations. This event aims to strengthen economic cooperation between the regions.wishtv.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 11US Treasury yield hits 19-year high, Japanese yen strengthens: the numbers moving marketsChina’s buoyant stock market lifted brokers’ earnings in the first half, while Hong Kong saw continued growth in retirement assets. Beyond China, a strengthening yen and Washington’s Treasury buy-back programme highlighted shifting dynamics in global currency and bond markets. Here are some of the figures that have drawn the most market attention this week. Chinese brokerage revenue jumps more than 50 per cent Chinese brokerages saw revenue from their core business rise by more than 50 per cent...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 11Japan’s August PPI rises 7.6% Y/Y, exceeding expectations; manufacturer sentiment rebounds to highest level since 2021Japan's August Producer Price Index rose by 7.6% year-over-year, surpassing expectations, while manufacturer sentiment rebounded to its highest level since 2021. This indicates strong inflationary pressures and improved confidence within Japan's manufacturing sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 11The Long - Lasting Japanese SUV That Rarely Gets ExpensiveThis article discusses a Japanese SUV known for its durability and affordability, highlighting aspects of the automotive market.topspeed.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 11Can a US$6 trillion South Korea-Japan economic bloc succeed?A fraying global economic order could push South Korea and Japan towards deeper trade integration, with business leaders and analysts saying the two neighbours stand to benefit from such a partnership despite lingering historical wounds. The two countries could draw closer as the era of relatively open global trade gives way to tit-for-tat tariffs and supply-chain disruptions due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. SK Group chairman and Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 10Huawei racketeering trial turns to alleged trade secret theft from Japan’s FujitsuKey witnesses are expected to testify in Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies’ landmark criminal case on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York, as it enters its second day of testimony. It comes after a US government lawyer told federal jurors on the opening day that Huawei engaged in criminal activities to achieve “growth at any cost”, while a lawyer for the company said that Huawei employees deemed to have broken company policies were punished for their actions. Brian Heberlig, of US law firm...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 10Japan must raise rates, central banker saysHawkish BoJ comments follow pressure from Scott Bessent and volatility in currency and bond marketsFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 9Attention U.S. bond investors: Japan’s yield spike could draw capital homeA spike in Japan's bond yields could potentially attract capital back to Japan from U.S. bond investors. This suggests a potential shift in international investment patterns.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 9Volatile yen risks ‘confused’ global markets, chairman of Japanese shipping giant saysHashimoto said sharp currency swings risk creating a “confused situation” in financial and global markets.CNBC
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