In June 2023, the Japanese government published a revised version of the implementation plan for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ‘new capitalism’ initiative. The original 2022 version, titled ‘Grand Design and Action Plan

Japan’s new Economy Minister Yoshitaka Shindo said on Thursday that positive signs were emerging in output gaps and other areas for the economy to escape deflation. However, Shindo told his

In 2023, as ASEAN and Japan celebrate the 50th anniversary of an official relationship that has fostered trust, regional prosperity and security over the years since its shaky beginnings, the

Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Machinery, Precision Instruments and Shipbuilding sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.10%. The best performers of the

Japan’s Nikkei share average rose for a second day on Tuesday, with banks climbing amid a surge in bond yields and chip-related shares tracking gains in Wall Street peers. The

Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Glass, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic and Banking sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.49%. The best performers

Japan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the shipping, insurance and mining sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.29%. The

Japan’s Nikkei share average reached a four-week high on Monday, as a calm bond market following the Bank of Japan’s surprise policy tweak and growing optimism from a slowing of

The cheapest way for Japan to meet its 2030 emissions reduction and mid-century net-zero goals is to use mature, clean technologies like wind and solar generation, and electric vehicles, according to a