Japan

Bain and GIC could still decide to retain ownership

Takaichi didn’t offer a specific reason for her absence

The BOJ raised its key rate to a 31-year high in September

The two countries have already been paring their holdings 

Falsifying statistics can be punishable by fines or jail of up to six months under Japanese law

Japan’s public debt, at roughly twice the size of its economy, is the largest in the developed world

Tokyo wants Washington watching its back, but not necessarily looking over its shoulder

Kiuchi made the remarks in response to reporters

The BOJ raised interest rates to a 31-year high last month