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BUSINESSSep 1Japan's 10-year yield hits 3%, a first since 1996 as rate hikes dominate the G20Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 3% on Tuesday for the first time since 1996, part of a deepening global sovereign debt sell-off, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 finance meeting to press Tokyo for faster rate hikes.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 1Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Bessent calls time on big stimulusWhen the U.S. joined Japan's efforts to shore up the yen, it wasn't for nothing. This week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spelt out the terms: get busy…Japan Today
WORLDSep 1In Japan's mountains, a different way to manage bearsAs a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests of Nagano Prefecture, where rising nationwide attacks have brought fear and resulted…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 1Japan 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.0%, highest since October 1996Japanese government bonds were sold across the board on Tuesday, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year bond jumping to 3.000 percent for the first time since October…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 1Japanese borrowing costs hit 30-year high as Bessent says Tokyo may intervene to boost yenThe yen weakened to 160 per dollar on Tuesday as bond yields came under pressure, as traders eyed the potential for Japan to hike interest rates.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 1Coincheck partners with DFNS to expand institutional digital asset custody in JapanCoincheck is partnering with DFNS to expand institutional digital asset custody services in Japan. This collaboration aims to enhance the availability of secure digital asset solutions for institutions.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 1Japan relaxes overtime rules under workaholic Takaichi: ‘unacceptable shift’Japan eased overtime regulation starting on Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticised as a relapse into the country’s ingrained workaholic culture. The move comes after the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi – a self-proclaimed workaholic – adopted a growth strategy in July, calling for revisions to the current oversight of work hours. The change in part reflects calls from certain business sectors for more flexible work styles as they grapple with a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 1Japan bear project aims to show coexistence, not culling, can prevent attacksAs a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests of Nagano in Japan, where rising nationwide attacks have brought fear and resulted in the culling of thousands of the animals. “It’s a small bear, I think, about a year and a half old,” Takii said as she peered at the 15kg (33lbs) Asiatic black bear thrashing in the cage. “It must have just parted from mum.” Its mother was not around, and Takii took blood and fur samples after her co-researcher tranquillised...South China Morning Post
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
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