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
Economy
Automobiles
U.S. EV tax break leaves out imports in blow to Japanese, European autos
$7,500 credit limited to North American-made cars despite objections from other countries
Politics
Japan proposal bolsters child allowances to boost falling birthrate
But Tokyo unclear on any tax hikes to fund expanded payments
Trade
U.K. accepted as 12th member of CPTPP trade bloc
Group aims to finalize first nonfounding member's accession in July
Transportation
Tokyo-Nagoya expressway will have self-driving lane next year
Long straight section will be set aside for driverless trucks at night
Bank of Japan
Japan weighs forming digital yen feasibility panel in April
Committee will examine benefits of currency based on BOJ pilot program
Economy
Over half of Japanese CEOs say domestic economy 'expanding'
Latest Nikkei survey cites inbound tourism recovery as key factor
Economy
Japan lags behind U.S., U.K. in curbing pandemic deficits
Rising interest rates pose risk for Tokyo as it struggles to scale back stimulus
Semiconductors
Chip equipment exports to China tumble as U.S. pushes decoupling
Impact could grow as Japan and Netherlands weigh their own restrictions
Politics
Japan parliament set to approve record $870bn budget for FY2023
Fumio Kishida aims to beef up defense capabilities with security threats in Asia
Finance
Japan Finance Ministry gives rare nudge to BOJ amid bond worries
With change in offing, official stresses Kuroda remark on 'dialogue with markets'
Politics
Kishida's approval rating above water for first time in 7 months
Ukraine trip and summit with South Korea's Yoon receive high marks in Nikkei poll
Datawatch
Younger families leaving Tokyo for Japanese capital's neighbors
Increase in new homes arouses concern about glut in three prefectures
Currencies
Yen rises in rush for refuge from financial turmoil
Foreign investors seek stability in JGBs as rate hikes hit assets abroad
Bonds
Japanese bond purchase by overseas investors hits weekly record
BOJ efforts to curb short selling help push yield to 3-month low
Economy
Japan's growing part-time employment weighs on wages
Non-regular employees account for nearly 40% of workforce
Inflation
Japan's consumer inflation off 41-year high but stays above BOJ goal
Core CPI rose 3.1% in February, far over central bank's target of 2%
Property
Japan real estate sees signs of global investors shying away
Clouded outlook for financial markets saps buying appetite
Opinion
Crumbling Western banks will be new worry for Ueda at BOJ
Like Silicon Valley Bank, many Japanese lenders have piled into bonds
Property
Japan land prices recover from COVID to rise fastest in 15 years
Easy money, people returning to the office and foreign investment fuel gains
