Japan
Japan could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to renewables: Rystad Energy CEO
JAPAN, a major coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyer, could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to expansion of solar and wind power together with storage batteries, said Jarand...
Bank of Japan to scale down huge bond-buying programme
THE Bank of Japan on Friday said it would reduce its vast hoard of government bonds as it cautiously steps away from its long-running ultra-loose monetary policy.The central bank...
Asia: Markets, yen drop ahead of key Bank of Japan decision
ASIAN markets and the yen weakened against the dollar on Friday ahead of a policy decision by the Bank of Japan, while the euro remained under pressure as critical...
Japan enacts law ensuring access to third-party apps
Japan on Wednesday (Jun 12) enacted legislation to ensure tech giants like Google and Apple give access to third-party smartphone apps and payment systems on their platforms or risk...
BlackRock will expand offerings for overseas investors in Japan
BLACKROCK’S Japan unit plans to expand its offerings of investment options in the country for overseas clients.
In order to attract foreign funds, the company has increased the number...
Bank of Japan expected to weigh bond buying cuts as rate hike timing nears
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is broadly expected to discuss cutting bond purchases at a policy meeting ending on Friday (Jun 7), with some investors expecting the central bank...
Toyota halts sales of three cars as Japan safety scandal deepens
Japan suspended the delivery and sales of six vehicles currently on the road, including three manufactured by Toyota Motor, escalating a safety scandal that’s embroiled some of the world’s...
Toyota, other Japan automakers under fire for new lapses as safety scandal deepens
Toyota Motor and Mazda Motor temporarily halted shipments or sales of some vehicles after Japan’s transport ministry found irregularities in applications to certify their models.The ministry said on Monday (June...
