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International

Japan’s households continue to cut spending despite wage gains

2026-08-07T00:57:07.000Z
Fumio Kishida said: “It’s important to reaffirm and communicate the basics – that monetary policy is decided by the BOJ alone and there is no intervention into that decision by the government.”
Global Enterprise

Ex-Japan PM warns forex action won’t save yen without US$2.3 trillion growth strategy

2026-08-06T03:08:57.000Z
Consumption tax on food will be slashed to 1 per cent from 8 per cent for two years, supplemented by an additional 1 per cent rebate.
International

Japan’s ruling party backs Takaichi’s costly food tax cut plan despite fiscal concerns

2026-08-05T03:30:17.000Z
At first glance, Japan’s inflation appears well contained, but the country continues to cushion households with extensive government subsidies.
Wealth & Investing
INVESTING GLOBALLY & PROFITABLY

BOJ on hold in July, but case for another rate hike is taking shape

2026-08-04T07:11:16.000Z
“Overall consumer price index rose 1.7 per cent year-on-year in June, showing only moderate rises,” Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said.
International

Japan’s economy minister offers sanguine view on inflation

2026-08-04T03:57:57.000Z
South Korean job seekers attending a job fair connecting them with Japanese employers in Seoul
Global Enterprise

Young South Koreans look for jobs in Japan as they struggle to find work at home​

2026-08-03T02:31:56.000Z
Japan’s manufacturing output grew at the quickest rate since February 2014.
International

Japan’s factory output surges to near 12-year high in July, PMI shows

2026-08-03T01:48:24.000Z
Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda (centre) attends a monetary policy meeting with members of the policy board in Tokyo, Japan, Jul 31, 2026.
Banking & Finance

BOJ keeps rates steady, delivers hawkish signal as government props up yen

2026-07-31T03:45:15.000Z
The Tokyo CPI, which excludes volatile fresh food costs, rose 1.9 per cent in July.
International

Annual core inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates in July

2026-07-31T02:43:37.000Z
Manufacturers surveyed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expect seasonally adjusted output to increase 1.2 per cent in July and grow 4.5 per cent in August.
International

Japan’s June factory output rises 1.3% month-on-month

2026-07-31T00:32:04.000Z
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