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  • Wednesday, 6 July, 2022
    News in-depthJapanese politics & policy
    Japan election offers PM Kishida ‘golden’ chance to reform pacifist constitution

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    The collapse of the yen piles pressure on the central bank to change course after decades of loose monetary policy

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    Move leaves rival Bain in lead position to take Japanese conglomerate private

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    BoJ’s ultra-loose policy has set it apart from other major central banks this year

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    Central bank governor tells FT conference impact on yen of rising US rates likely to ease

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    ‘Now or never’: Japan and South Korea seek a relationship reset

    New leaders of crucial US allies aim to improve ties but may struggle to set aside historic disputes

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    Taro Shimada is presiding over potential sale of one of Japan’s best-known companies

  • Friday, 3 June, 2022
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    Cryptocurrencies have come under global scrutiny following the collapse of a popular token

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  • Friday, 20 May, 2022
    US foreign policy
    Biden waters down Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to win support

    US president dilutes wording on regional trade deal as he departs on first Asia trip

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