Politics
Japan's Kishida unveils tax breaks to foster domestic chip production
Government to weigh extension of subsidies to ease inflation pain
Also highlights fallout from sluggish Chinese economic growth
Currency under pressure with Japan-U.S. yield gap at 10-month high
Asia's real estate shares suffer doldrums as investors tread cautiously
Measures aim to spur investment at home in fields crucial to economic security
Shipments grew for 7th straight year in 2022
Ambassador McKay says government will facilitate access to critical minerals
Japanese central bank sticks to ultraeasy policy despite yen weakness
Goods and service prices remain elevated as BOJ weighs next move
Kishida unveils initiatives to attract global talent in asset management
Currency drops below 1970 value, raising travel and import costs for Japanese
Recent central bank and government remarks spark expectations of a turning point
Weak Chinese economy, too few flights blamed for slow post-COVID recovery
Cash still makes up more than half of portfolio
Shipments to key trade partner declined for 9th consecutive month
Trade in August was only $20m, with Beijing slapping total ban by end of month
Need for structural reform simply cannot be avoided
Human greed inflates economic bubbles, says Akio Katsuragi
Info tool aimed at Southeast Asian nations prone to quakes, floods
Record $4.2tn gross national income lifted by overseas earnings, dividends
BOJ, retailers pinning high hopes on Osaka club's first victory in 18 years
Pilot project designed to alleviate shortage of bus drivers, ease congestion
Kishida signals focus on economy while keeping mum on next election
Interest rate derivatives start to price in expectations of early end to negative rates
Early-2024 scenario emerges as December move faces political risk
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