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Japan’s US$550 billion investment in US seen widening gains on hedged JGBs
Yields on hedged Japanese government bonds may increase on rising costs for US dollar fundingPublished Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 05:04 PM[TOKYO] Japanese government bonds (JGBs) may become an...
Japan’s Nidec delays results again, vows culture reform after crisis
The company’s founder Shigenobu Nagamori has already stepped down as chairman of the boardPublished Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 12:11 PM[TOKYO] Japanese electric motor maker Nidec delayed the release...
Japan’s Katayama says all options open on yen, including joint action with US
[TOKYO] Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday Tokyo would not rule out any options to counter excessive foreign exchange volatility, including coordinated intervention with the US, as...
Japan’s Eneos leads bids for Chevron’s Singapore oil refinery stake
[SINGAPORE] Japan’s Eneos Holdings is ahead of rival bidders for US heavyweight Chevron’s stake in a Singapore oil refinery, according to people familiar with the matter.Other suitors for the...
Japan’s Nikkei ends at record high as chip-related shares gain on Wall Street boost
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a closing high for a second straight session on Friday (Sep 12), as chip-related stocks tracked Wall Street’s strong finish overnight.The Nikkei...
Japan’s SMEs ready to adapt to Trump tariffs
[TOKYO] Small and medium-sized (SME) firms such as Mitsuwa Electric that form the backbone of Japan’s economy have weathered many storms over the decades, and company president Yuji Miyazaki...
Japan’s Sega eyes return to 1990s gaming glory
[TOKYO] The big-screen success of 1990s video game speedster Sonic the Hedgehog has brought new fans to Japan’s Sega, which says it is poised for a comeback after two...
Japan’s Nikkei ends at over 11-month high as US stocks rally boosts risk appetite
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a more than 11-month high on Monday (Jun 30) as investor risk appetite grew after a strong rally in US equities, driven...
