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BusinessSep 1Ares secures record $3.8B for Japan logistics fundAres has secured a record $3.8 billion for its Japan logistics fund, indicating a significant investment in the region's logistics sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldSep 1VOX POPULI : Timely reprint of Tezuka manga sums up anxiety of discrimination | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA timely reprint of a Tezuka manga explores the anxiety of discrimination. This is discussed by The Asahi Shimbun.asahi.com · Japan
BusinessSep 1Japan’s August manufacturing PMI revised to 54.9, marking 8th month of expansionJapan's manufacturing PMI for August was revised to 54.9, indicating an eighth consecutive month of expansion. This suggests continued growth and positive economic momentum in the manufacturing sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 1Japan Q2 capital spending up 1 . 6 pct year on year - XinhuaJapan's capital spending for the second quarter increased by 1.6 percent year-on-year. This report provides an update on the country's economic activity.english.news.cn
BusinessSep 1Japan’s benchmark bond yield hits 3% for first time since 1996UK borrowing costs rise to highest level since 2008 and Japanese yields hit peaks not seen since 1990sFinancial Times
Sci & TechSep 1Helical Fusion Co ., Ltd .: Helical Fusion Named a Final Candidate for Japan METI Fusion Power Demonstration ProgramHelical Fusion Co., Ltd. has been selected as a final candidate for Japan's METI Fusion Power Demonstration Program, indicating progress in fusion energy technology.finanznachrichten.de · Germany
MilitarySep 1Japan to survey its emergency shelters , readying for missile strikesasianews.network · China
BusinessSep 1Bessent meets in the U.S. with her Japanese counterpart one month after yen interventionEl secretario del Tesoro y la ministra de Finanzas japonesa dialogaron en Asheville sobre la estabilidad del yen tras la acción conjunta de julio.El encuentro también incluyó al gobernador del banco central nipón, destacando la necesidad de un compromiso fiscal firme.Clarín
BusinessSep 1US Treasury’s Bessent calls on Japan to boost yen through interest rate hikesUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he believes Japan’s government and central bank will take action that leads ‌to a stronger yen, signalling a strong chance of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike in September. The remarks to CNBC on Monday followed those by Bessent a day earlier, when said he expected BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda to “do the right thing” on monetary policy to combat yen declines. “I have information that the market doesn’t have, and it’s my belief that the Japanese...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 1Bullying mayor ousted as Japan’s voters reject political abuseYokohama’s mayor has become the latest local official in Japan to be forced from office by scandal, as analysts say voters are no longer willing to look the other way. Takeharu Yamanaka reportedly called his staff “human trash” and told a senior official to “commit seppuku” (ritual suicide) if the city failed to win a bid for an international conference. He stepped down on Friday after a prolonged investigation found he had repeatedly verbally abused city employees and humiliated...South China Morning Post
WorldAug 31Lille sign Japan striker Ueda from FeyenoordDays after selling wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City, French side Lille announced Monday they have recruited Japan international Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord. The 28-year-old Ueda finished top…Japan Today
BusinessAug 31HBO Max to expand Japan reach through Prime Video, HuluHBO Max plans to increase its presence in Japan by partnering with Prime Video and Hulu. This move aims to broaden the streaming service's audience in the Japanese market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessAug 31Bessent expects Japan to take action to boost yen, signals BOJ rate-hike chanceYahoo Finance
MilitaryAug 31Why Japan’s hypersonic and underwater weapon plans might worry ChinaIn its latest swipe at Tokyo’s military build-up, China singled out Japan’s plans to arm its submarine drones with long-range missiles and test hypersonic weapons in Australia. Analysts say those moves could threaten People’s Liberation Army amphibious groups and surface combatants within the “first island chain” – potentially affecting the PLA Navy’s ability to operate in the event of a Taiwan conflict. The strategically important first island chain stretches from Japan to Taiwan, the...South China Morning Post
Sci & TechAug 31Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for carsJapanese automakers Nissan and Honda have agreed to collaborate on developing software for cars. This partnership aims to advance automotive technology.clickorlando.com · United States
BusinessAug 31Japan weighs buyback of 210 , 000 tons of emergency rice to prevent price slump - XinhuaJapan is considering buying back 210,000 tons of emergency rice to prevent a price slump. This indicates government intervention to stabilize the domestic agricultural market.english.news.cn
MilitaryAug 31Japan to beef up its defense with drones , AI and missiles , defense budget plans show – Winnipeg Free PressJapan plans to strengthen its national defense capabilities by incorporating drones, artificial intelligence, and missiles, according to its defense budget plans. This move signifies a strategic enhancement of the country's military assets.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
BusinessAug 31Prices of nearly 5,000 items set to rise in Japan in SeptemberThe prices of 4,923 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise in September, up more than threefold from a year earlier and the most for…Japan Today
WorldAug 3135% of unmarried young people in Japan say they do not plan to marry: surveyThirty-five percent of unmarried young people in Japan say they do not plan to marry, a government survey showed Monday, with many citing concerns about income and changes…Japan Today
BusinessAug 31Prices of nearly 5,000 items set to rise in Japan in SeptemberThe prices of 4,923 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise in September, up more than threefold from a year earlier and the most for…Japan Today
BusinessAug 31Japanese bonds and yen come under pressure after Jackson Hole meetingCurrency weakens past ¥160 a dollar and yields rise to highest in three decades as investors raise bets on monetary tighteningFinancial Times
BusinessAug 31Japan industrial output rises for fourth consecutive quarter ; up 0 . 1 % MoMJapan's industrial output has increased for the fourth consecutive quarter, with a 0.1% month-over-month rise. This reports on positive economic growth in Japan.aninews.in · India
BusinessAug 31Japanese Market Sharply LowerThe Japanese stock market has experienced a significant decline. This indicates a notable downturn in the region's financial performance.rttnews.com · United States
PoliticsAug 31Japan commitment to rule of law tested amid US sanctions on ICCJapan's commitment to the rule of law is being tested due to US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). This indicates a complex geopolitical issue involving international legal principles and pressure from a major ally.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China