Earthquake in Japan damages historic Kumamoto Castle as powerful 7.1-magnitude tremor strikes KyushuJapan earthquake 2026: A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, damaging Kumamoto Castle. The quake injured dozens and disrupted...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Global Market: Japan's 10-year bond yield climbs as fiscal concerns weigh on market ahead of BOJ meetingJapan's 10-year government bond yield edged higher as uncertainty over funding for proposed food tax cuts weighed on investor sentiment. Ma...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
BYD launches EV mini-car in JapanBYD has launched the Racco electric mini-car in Japan, priced below 2 million yen before subsidies, aiming to revive weak sales and boost b...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Diplomatic snub? China and Japan clash over ASEAN encounterChina-Japan Foreign Ministers: China and Japan have offered conflicting accounts of whether their foreign ministers met during the ASEAN Re...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Japan plans tougher permanent residency norms for foreigners from OctoberJapan plans to tighten permanent residency rules as early as October by introducing a minimum income threshold, pension eligibility require...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months, dollar climbs for the weekThe dollar is set for its biggest weekly gain, buoyed by rising oil prices. The Japanese yen is poised for its largest weekly decline, lang...
25 Jul, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Japan to test rare-earth mining 6 km underwaterJapan will conduct extensive rare earth mining tests in February. These tests follow successful sample recovery from deep Pacific seabed lo...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Global Market: Japan's core inflation picks up in June; BOJ rate outlook keeps markets on edgeJapan's core consumer inflation rose to 1.6% in June. This increase occurred while food prices eased and service inflation slowed. Underlyi...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei rises as chip shares gain, BOJ's rate hike prospects weighJapan's Nikkei share average saw an increase on Thursday, driven by chip-related stocks. These gains were tempered by concerns over an earl...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Robot AI company Noetra is 'last chance' for Japan, CEO saysJapan's Noetra company is developing foundational AI and robotics technology. This government-backed venture aims for greater domestic tech...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Japan's exports and imports grow as yen weakensJapan recorded a trade deficit in June, totaling 406.9 billion yen. Higher oil import prices and a weak yen contributed to this deficit. Ex...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Yen slides past 163, raising intervention alertThe yen is near a four-decade low as the dollar strengthens broadly. Rising oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields are supporting the dollar's...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion US investment plan, sources sayJPMorgan and other US banks are close to agreeing on financing support for projects under Japan’s $550 billion US investment pledge, accord...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi's first economic policy roadmapPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi's economic blueprint promises increased investment in growth areas. Market concerns persist regarding potenti...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Global Market: Japan's Takaichi unveils growth blueprint, reiterates investment push amid bond market concernsJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled her first economic blueprint, promising stronger investment in strategic industries while r...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Global Market: Japan reaffirms BOJ independence in economic blueprint after market jittersJapan's government reaffirms the Bank of Japan's independent role in monetary policy decisions. This clarification addresses market concern...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Japan triples departure tax as tourist numbers surgeJapan has tripled its departure tax to three thousand yen for all travellers leaving the country. This increased levy aims to fund measures...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.32 PM IST