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Japan Records Historic Current Account Surplus Driven by Strong Trade Performance.

May 13, 2026 at 2:58 AM

Japan’s current account surplus surged to a record ¥4.7 trillion in March, significantly exceeding analyst expectations as export growth outperformed import costs.

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Japan Records Historic Current Account Surplus Driven by Strong Trade Performance
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Japanese Household Expenditure Declines Amid Wage Growth Stagnation Concerns.

Data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reveals that Japanese household spending dropped by 2.9% in March, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline despite concurrent wage growth, signaling economic fragility.

May 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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Asian Economies Under Strain: The Ripple Effects of the Iran Conflict
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Asian Economies Under Strain: The Ripple Effects of the Iran Conflict.

May 10, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Japanese Ambassador Urges Sri Lanka to Accelerate Implementation of Trilateral Industrial Corridor
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Japanese Ambassador Urges Sri Lanka to Accelerate Implementation of Trilateral Industrial Corridor.

May 4, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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The Disconnect Between Nintendo's Gaming Dominance and Stock Market Volatility
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May 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Disconnect Between Nintendo's Gaming Dominance and Stock Market Volatility.

While Nintendo remains a powerhouse in the entertainment industry with massive global reach and a legacy of innovation, the company's stock performance displays significant volatility, raising questions about investor sentiment versus consumer popularity.

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Tokyo Inflation Dip Strengthens Case for Bank of Japan's Measured Policy Stance.

May 1, 2026 at 12:18 AM

Tokyo's core inflation slowed to 1.5% in April, falling below Bank of Japan targets and signaling a potential delay in further interest rate hikes.

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Tokyo Inflation Dip Strengthens Case for Bank of Japan's Measured Policy Stance
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Economy
Pacific Island Nations Face Economic Uncertainty as Climate Change Shifts Tuna Populations
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Pacific Island Nations Face Economic Uncertainty as Climate Change Shifts Tuna Populations.

April 30, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Finance

Investors Eye Japanese Two-Year Bond Auction Amid Hawkish Global Policy Shifts.

Japan is set to auction two-year government bonds as investors gauge the market's response to recent hawkish stances from the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve.

April 29, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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International Relations
A Decade of FOIP: Japan’s Evolving Strategy for the Indo-Pacific and Middle East
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A Decade of FOIP: Japan’s Evolving Strategy for the Indo-Pacific and Middle East.

April 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Living in Japan: Navigating Daily Life, High Food Costs, and Unique Rental Customs
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April 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Living in Japan: Navigating Daily Life, High Food Costs, and Unique Rental Customs.

An insightful look at life in Japan for a recent expat, highlighting the stark contrast between affordable dining and expensive produce, while detailing the intricacies of waste management and unique real estate practices like 'key money'.

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Japan Warns Speculators: Authorities Prepared for Currency Intervention.

April 28, 2026 at 1:21 AM

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama has issued a stern warning to market speculators, asserting that authorities are prepared to intervene in foreign exchange markets 24/7 as the yen faces significant pressure.

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Japan Warns Speculators: Authorities Prepared for Currency Intervention
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Economy
Japan Finance Minister Points to Speculation as Primary Driver for Recent Yen Volatility
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Japan Finance Minister Points to Speculation as Primary Driver for Recent Yen Volatility.

April 23, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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Bank of Japan Expected to Maintain Steady Interest Rates in Upcoming Policy Review
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Bank of Japan Expected to Maintain Steady Interest Rates in Upcoming Policy Review.

April 21, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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Economics

Asia-Pacific Markets Experience Growth Spurt Driven by AI and Policy Shifts.

Key Asia-Pacific economies are seeing significant momentum as China shifts currency strategies, Taiwan's tech sector hits historic valuation milestones, and Australia maintains labor market resilience.

April 21, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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April 21, 2026 at 1:18 AM

Japan Overhauls Defense Export Policy to Expand Global Arms Industry Role.

Japan has significantly relaxed its longstanding restrictions on weapons exports to foster its domestic defense industry and strengthen global military supply chains.

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Japanese Opposition Demands Five-Year Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap.

April 20, 2026 at 2:24 AM

A Japanese opposition leader is calling for a formal five-year strategy to return the country to a primary surplus, acknowledging that while current deficits are manageable, a long-term plan is essential for economic stability.

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Japanese Opposition Demands Five-Year Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap
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Technology
Sri Lanka and Japan Strengthen Tech Ties at Tokyo ICT Summit
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Sri Lanka and Japan Strengthen Tech Ties at Tokyo ICT Summit.

April 17, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Business
Japan’s Economic Landscape 2026: Balancing Wage Growth and Structural Challenges
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Japan’s Economic Landscape 2026: Balancing Wage Growth and Structural Challenges.

April 17, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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IMF Warns of Economic Strain for Commodity-Importing Nations Amid West Asian Conflict
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IMF Warns of Economic Strain for Commodity-Importing Nations Amid West Asian Conflict.

April 15, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Asian Tech Ecosystems Shift Paradigm with AI-Driven Industrial Transformation
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April 9, 2026 at 11:22 PM

Asian Tech Ecosystems Shift Paradigm with AI-Driven Industrial Transformation.

Asian startups and tech giants are rapidly integrating AI to address labor shortages and boost efficiency, with Japan focusing on robotics and specialized models, and China's Baidu scaling LLMs across enterprise sectors.

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