Tag: #japan

Japan’s Monetary Base Shrinks for First Time Since 2007 as BOJ Unwinds Stimulus

Bank of Japan says monetary base fell 4.9% in 2025, first drop in 18 years, signaling a cautious retreat from ultra-easy policy.

#japan, #boj, #interestrates, #inflation, #bonds

Japan’s Aomori quake triggers rare advisory, testing how the country communicates megaquake risk

A magnitude 7.5 quake off Aomori sent residents fleeing tsunami zones. Damage was limited, but a rare advisory warned megaquake risk had jumped.

#japan, #earthquake, #tsunami, #disasterprep, #seismology

Japan Approves Record ¥122.3 Trillion Budget as Debt-Servicing Costs Surge

Tokyo’s fiscal 2026 budget boosts defense and social security while debt-service costs top ¥30 trillion as higher rates squeeze finances.

#japan, #budget, #debt, #defense, #interestrates

Japan Approves Record ¥122.3 Trillion Budget as Rising Rates Push Debt Costs Past ¥30 Trillion

Tokyo’s draft FY2026 budget boosts defense and social security, but surging interest costs lift debt service above ¥30 trillion, tightening fiscal room.

#japan, #budget, #debt, #interestrates, #defense

Nomura Holdings Expands in Private Debt: Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships

Nomura Holdings targets private debt acquisitions to bolster alternative assets, aiming for major growth amid rising interest rates.

#nomura, #privatedebt, #investment, #japan, #finance

Japan Faces 'Megaquake' Alert After 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake

A 7.5 magnitude quake off Japan's coast leads to tsunami warnings and rare 'megaquake' advisory.

#japan, #earthquake, #tsunami, #megaquake, #disasterpreparedness

Bank of Japan Set to Raise Interest Rates for First Time Since 2025

The Bank of Japan plans its first interest rate hike since 2025, impacting economy and household costs.

#bankofjapan, #interestrates, #japan, #economy

Japan Faces Unprecedented Bear Attack Surge: Military Deployed to Aid Crisis

Japan's bear attacks surge prompts military involvement; 13 killed, 100 injured in 2025.

#japan, #bearattacks, #wildlifecrisis, #militarydeployment

Japanese Start-Up Helical Fusion Achieves Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion Technology

Helical Fusion successfully tests a high-temperature superconducting coil for future commercial fusion reactors, a major technological milestone.

#nuclearfusion, #technology, #Japan, #energy

Japan Unveils $133 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Japan announces bold $133B stimulus plan to boost economy and strengthen defense amid regional tensions with China and North Korea.

#japan, #economicstimulus, #defensespending, #primeministertakaichi

Historic Military Parade in Beijing Signals Shift in Global Alliances

China's largest military parade showcases advanced weaponry and signals growing alliances with Russia and North Korea.

#china, #military, #parade, #geopolitics, #japan

Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Jolts Japan's Kansai Region, No Casualties Reported

A strong 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Osaka, Japan, causing damage but no casualties. No tsunami warning issued.

#japan, #earthquake, #kansai, #osaka, #seismicactivity

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan's First Female Prime Minister, Shifts Political Landscape

Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan's first female Prime Minister, but her conservative policies challenge gender equality advancements.

#japan, #prime minister, #politics, #genderequality, #sanaetakaichi

President Trump Meets Japan's First Female Prime Minister to Enhance Trade and Defense Ties

Pres. Donald Trump meets Japan's first female PM, Sanae Takaichi, to strengthen U.S.-Japan trade and defense relations.

#trump, #japan, #usjapanrelations, #trade, #defense

Typhoon Halong Unleashes Devastation in Japan and Alaska

Typhoon Halong impacts Japan and Alaska, emphasizing climate resilience needs.

#typhoon, #halong, #alaska, #japan, #climatechange