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Moving interest rates closer to the central bank’s 2% inflation target could take much longer than expected
Runway collision between turboprop and JAL jet killed five and prompted emergency evacuation
Japanese households hold a remarkable proportion of their financial assets in cash but a new investment scheme may loosen their purse strings
The central bank is confronting headwinds to scrap its policy of holding interest rates below zero
Younger workers have new expectations of risk, reward and responsibility
Shopping list includes destroyers and stealth frigates as Tokyo builds up Self-Defense Forces
Tokyo’s annual defence white paper highlights worries over shows of force by Beijing and Moscow
Foreign ministry targets 8,000 staff but may struggle to lure recruits from private sector
State-backed fund’s buyout of semiconductor equipment maker gives the government more grip on industry
Rattled by the rise of China, Tokyo has introduced a record increase in defence spending. But experts say it also needs a complete change in mindset
Silicon Valley Bank’s fatal bet on hold-to-maturity treasuries has worrying echoes for Japan’s regional banks
A visit by the now failed bank’s executives has lessons for Tokyo but it also highlights the need for change
Trouble ahead?
IMF says move was ‘sensible’ but clearer communications would help anchor markets
Decision sparked the biggest sell-off in Japanese government bonds in almost two decades
Tokyo to acquire counter-strike capabilities under national security strategy that seeks assertive regional role
Tokyo stock exchange official says institutions are keen for more instruments to minimise risk exposure
Officials have suggested the government has ‘limitless’ funds to defend the country’s currency
Deal for 146-year-old conglomerate would be the biggest buyout in Japanese corporate history
Yen falls against the dollar, Korean won follows suit, Bank of England and new PM set for policy clash
Government-backed project aims to counter drop in consumption among young that has hit tax revenues
The ruling LDP party’s links to the Unification Church, or ‘Moonies’, are in the spotlight after the alleged assassin cited the connection as a motive
AI translation software makes the Japanese language a less formidable barrier to cyber attacks than in the past
Tokyo targets energy sector for first time following similar action by EU and G7 allies
Powerful adviser Seiji Kihara rules out Japan quitting joint energy projects with Russia
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