Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget as it pushes strike-back capability to deter regional threat
The Japanese Cabinet has approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget plan for 2025 as Japan accelerates ...
Japan stocks rise as government reportedly set to propose record budget
Asia-Pacific stocks mostly rose Thursday, with several markets remaining closed for Boxing Day. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.44% ...
TSMC begins mass-producing chips at newly opened fab in Japan
TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, launched a semiconductor manufacturing business called JASM Inc. in Japan three ...
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Japan, Russia Rule Out National Bitcoin Reserve ‘For Now’
The governments of Japan and Russia have ruled out creating national Bitcoin (BTC) reserves in the near future. Find out more ...
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Japan Approves 9.4 Percent Increase in Defense Spending for FY2025
For the 11th year in a row, the budget draft set a new record for national defense spending as Japan continues to pursue its ...
Japan’s Retail, Tourism Stocks Climb on Travel Pact With China
Japan’s retail and tourism-related shares gained after the government agreed with China to introduce more measures to promote ...
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Japan injects US$638 million into Rapidus chip mass production
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has allocated JPY100 billion (US$638 million) in its fiscal 2025 ...
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Japan's government expects 1.2% economic growth for fiscal 2025
The government maintained its view that personal consumption will be solid thanks to stable inflation and the effects of its ...
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of ...
Japan's budget to hit record, but with reduced new bond issuance, draft shows
Japan's government is set to compile a record $735 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to larger social ...