Semiconductors
U.S.-led effort to wall off semiconductor tech draws in Japan
Chipmaking tool suppliers seek clarity on new controls while China condemns move
$7,500 credit limited to North American-made cars despite objections from other countries
But Tokyo unclear on any tax hikes to fund expanded payments
Group aims to finalize first nonfounding member's accession in July
Long straight section will be set aside for driverless trucks at night
Committee will examine benefits of currency based on BOJ pilot program
Latest Nikkei survey cites inbound tourism recovery as key factor
Rising interest rates pose risk for Tokyo as it struggles to scale back stimulus
Impact could grow as Japan and Netherlands weigh their own restrictions
Fumio Kishida aims to beef up defense capabilities with security threats in Asia
With change in offing, official stresses Kuroda remark on 'dialogue with markets'
Ukraine trip and summit with South Korea's Yoon receive high marks in Nikkei poll
Increase in new homes arouses concern about glut in three prefectures
Foreign investors seek stability in JGBs as rate hikes hit assets abroad
BOJ efforts to curb short selling help push yield to 3-month low
Non-regular employees account for nearly 40% of workforce
Core CPI rose 3.1% in February, far over central bank's target of 2%
Clouded outlook for financial markets saps buying appetite
Like Silicon Valley Bank, many Japanese lenders have piled into bonds
Easy money, people returning to the office and foreign investment fuel gains
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