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Japan will continue to assess economic impact of stronger yen, finance minister says
JAPAN Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday the government will continue to analyse the impact of the strengthening yen on the economy and respond appropriately.“Our stance has been...
Seven & i proposal fuels rally in Japan retailers like Aeon
The drama over a takeover proposal for Seven & i has gotten investors interested in other Japanese retailers such as Aeon, boosting their share prices. Shares of Aeon, Japan’s third-biggest...
Japan labels 7-Eleven owner ‘core’ industry, complicating takeover
THE Japanese finance ministry on Friday (Sep 13) designated the parent company of 7-Eleven a “core” industry, in a move that could make a takeover by Canadian rival Couche-Tard...
Over half of Bank of Japan watchers see next rate hike coming in December
JUST over half of Bank of Japan (BOJ) watchers see authorities conducting their next rate hike in December, while none expects a policy move when the board meets next...
GIC divests Hilton hotel property in Fukuoka, Japan
The property has 1,052 guest rooms and is situated next to the Mizuho PayPay DomeGIC has divested its hotel property in Fukuoka, Japan, the sovereign wealth fund confirmed on...
Japan plans driverless bullet trains
SHINKANSEN bullet trains could be whizzing around Japan without drivers from the mid 2030s, one of its main rail operators said, motivated in part by the country’s demographic crisis.East...
Bank of Japan policymaker signals readiness to raise rates if inflation on track
THE Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates if inflation moves in line with its forecast, policymaker Junko Nakagawa said on Wednesday, signaling that last month’s market...
Australia’s Domino’s served with class action on ‘misleading’ Japan market comments