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Bank of Japan Reportedly to Raise Rates to Highest in 17 Years

The Bank of Japan is expected to decide on raising interest rates on Friday, January 24, if there are no global shocks on the market by then.

Finance & Economics

Survey Shows Japan Companies Prepares for Donald Trump Tariffs

Most Japanese companies that have operations in the United States are currently preparing for possible additional tariffs after the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

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Japan’s Factory Activity Shrinks

In Japan, factory activity remained in the zone of a decrease in December, but at the same time, the pace of the corresponding process slowed down.

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Nidec Makes $1.6 Billion Unsolicited Bid for Makino

Nidec Corp. offers 257.3 billion yen ($1.6 billion) to take over machine tool builder Makino Milling Machine Co., initiating a rare unsolicited takeover of a Japanese company.

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Japan’s Budget to Hit Record

The Japanese government is set to compile a record $735 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to increased social security and debt-servicing costs, adding to the industrial world’s heaviest debt.

Articles

An Overview of the Japanese Payment Processors Landscape

Japan is a very well-developed country in Asia known for its advanced technology and innovation in the financial system. The country is a hub for various payment solutions and currency trading. The payment ecosystem in Japan is a blend of traditional practices and cutting-edge technology supported by digital advancements. Let’s conduct an analysis where we […]

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Kioxia’s Shares Increase in Debut

Kioxia’s shares soared 14% as part of their market debut on Wednesday, December 18.

Science & Technology

Kioxia Sets Price Range for IPO

Bain Capital-backed chip manufacturer Kioxia has set a tentative price in the range of 1,390 to 1,520 yen ($9.22 to $10.09) per equity for its initial public offering (IPO) of shares.

Society & Lifestyle

Competition Authorities Reportedly Raid Amazon Japan

Japan’s Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday, November 26, conducted an on-site inspection of Amazon Japan on suspicion of violating antitrust laws, as reported by the media, citing an insider in the government of the Asian country.

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Japan’s October Headline Inflation Rate Falls

In Japan, headline inflation was recorded at 2.3% in October.

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SoftBank Reports Quarterly Earnings

The Japanese SoftBank Group on Tuesday, November 12, published information about its earnings for the second quarter of the fiscal year, which will end on March 31, 2025.

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SoftBank Reportedly to Book $1.87 Billion Profit on IPOs

Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group is expected to report a quarterly profit of 287 billion yen ($1.87 billion) on Tuesday, November 12.

Science & Technology

Chipmaker Kioxia Files for IPO

Bain Capital-backed Kioxia filed for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares last Friday, November 8th.

Science & Technology

China Warns Japan of Consequences for Possible New Chip Restrictions

China has stated to Japan that it is ready to take restrictive retaliatory measures if Tokyo continues to reduce the scope of sales and service of equipment necessary for the production of chips.

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Japan’s Economy Bounces Back

The Japanese economy showed growth in the second quarter of the current year.

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SoftBank Announces $3.4 Billion Buyback

SoftBank Group Corporation announced a share buyback worth up to 500 billion yen ($3.4 billion).