Politics
Japan's Kishida unveils tax breaks to foster domestic chip production
Government to weigh extension of subsidies to ease inflation pain
Economy
Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan chief warns of highly uncertain wage, price outlook
Also highlights fallout from sluggish Chinese economic growth
Currencies
Yen intervention watch redoubles after Fed, BOJ meetings
Currency under pressure with Japan-U.S. yield gap at 10-month high
Market Spotlight
China property crisis holds Singapore, Hong Kong REITs back
Asia's real estate shares suffer doldrums as investors tread cautiously
Politics
Japan eyes long-term tax breaks for chips, batteries, biotech
Measures aim to spur investment at home in fields crucial to economic security
Food & Beverage
Global instant noodle demand marks record on food inflation
Shipments grew for 7th straight year in 2022
Interview
Canada to support Japan's EV battery supply chain: diplomat
Ambassador McKay says government will facilitate access to critical minerals
Bank of Japan
BOJ chief plays down talk of early policy shift
Japanese central bank sticks to ultraeasy policy despite yen weakness
Inflation
Japan's core inflation rate stays at 3.1% in August
Goods and service prices remain elevated as BOJ weighs next move
Finance
Japan to launch special investment zones where only English is needed
Kishida unveils initiatives to attract global talent in asset management
Currencies
Yen's buying power sinks to all-time low amid sustained deflation
Currency drops below 1970 value, raising travel and import costs for Japanese
Inflation
BOJ meets as Japan weighs declaring victory over deflation
Recent central bank and government remarks spark expectations of a turning point
Travel & Leisure
40% of Japan tourism companies see no China rebound until 2024: poll
Weak Chinese economy, too few flights blamed for slow post-COVID recovery
Economy
Japan households' financial assets hit record $14tn on stock rally
Cash still makes up more than half of portfolio
Trade
Japan's China-bound exports dropped 11% in August
Shipments to key trade partner declined for 9th consecutive month
Trade
China seafood imports from Japan dive 68% over Fukushima water
Trade in August was only $20m, with Beijing slapping total ban by end of month
Opinion
The real lessons of Japanification are getting lost
Need for structural reform simply cannot be avoided
Comment
Bubble trouble: Ex-Lehman Japan chief looks back for lessons
Human greed inflates economic bubbles, says Akio Katsuragi
Natural disasters
Japan's NTT Data to offer disaster alert system to Indonesia
Info tool aimed at Southeast Asian nations prone to quakes, floods
Economy
Japan's corporate profits aren't trickling down, new data shows
Record $4.2tn gross national income lifted by overseas earnings, dividends
Sports
Tigers' championship victory to bring $650m impact across Japan
BOJ, retailers pinning high hopes on Osaka club's first victory in 18 years
Transportation
Japan aims for nationwide autonomous driving lanes
Pilot project designed to alleviate shortage of bus drivers, ease congestion
Economy
Japan PM eyes wage hikes, October stimulus after cabinet reshuffle
Kishida signals focus on economy while keeping mum on next election
Bonds
Japan 10-year bond yields hit 9-year high on lookout for BOJ shift
Interest rate derivatives start to price in expectations of early end to negative rates
Comment
Japan's negative interest rates: How soon will they end?
Early-2024 scenario emerges as December move faces political risk