Opinion
Japan-style fixation on population decline won't help China
Policymakers need to focus on demand shortfalls and boosting consumption
Japan immigration
Japan to enroll all foreign residents in national pension system
Tighter regulations will ensure students, technical interns and others contribute
Economy
Japan's Q1 GDP revised up marginally to annualized 1.8% contraction
Consumption remains sluggish despite wage hikes
Market Spotlight
Market to scrutinize BOJ for signs of quantitative tightening
Japan's central bank is shifting away from decadelong expansion of balance sheet
Your Week in Asia
Iranian presidential race, Chinese inflation, BOJ policy meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan to weigh future of JGB purchases at policy meeting
Balance sheet reduction seen as necessary step as central bank exits easing
Business Spotlight
Japan's convenience store chains chase elixir of growth across Asia
Indonesia, Thailand, China in focus as retailers face aging, shrinking home market
Fisheries
Thailand emerges as next big market for Japan seafood
'Blue ocean' market grows in importance after China import ban
Supply Chain
Japan to raise cap on state backing for copper mine stakes to 75%
JOGMEC aims to reduce private sector's risk exposure, secure supplies
Society
Japan's fertility rate drops again, speeding population decline
Tokyo figure also hits record low in 2023 despite child-friendly policies
Energy
China solar panel glut squeezes European suppliers as prices plunge
With plants closing, EU industry groups warn of bankruptcy risk without support
Currencies
Japan's recent yen-buying intervention hit record level
Bought total of $62bn from late April to support currency against dollar
Property
Tokyo and Osaka see world's sharpest rise in condo prices
Weak yen pulls Asian money into relatively cheap Japan market
Environment
Fukushima nuclear debris removal to begin as early as August
Crucial work at devastated plant has been delayed for three years
Markets
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 13-year high; Nikkei average sinks
Yen falls to 4-week low on belief Fed will go higher for longer takes hold
Cryptocurrencies
Japan's path to bitcoin-linked ETF trading pocked with obstacles
Tax policies, financial laws and regulators all stand in the way
Bank of Japan
BOJ pays record $14bn to government on ETF gains and bond interest
Unrealized losses on Japanese government bonds skyrocket amid higher rates
Work
Over 90% of Japan companies agree to base pay hikes in 2024: survey
Inflation and labor shortages drive highest boost in wages since bubble years
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Economy
South Korean, Japanese and Chinese executives plan digital cooperation
Business leaders participate in gathering linked to countries' trilateral summit
International relations
China, Japan and South Korea vow to seek progress on FTA
East Asian powers aim to 'institutionalize' summit meetings after long hiatus
Trade
China, Japan and South Korea to revive FTA talks
Sources say Beijing is prepared to discuss the overproduction and subsidy issues
International relations
Japan, South Korea leaders tout growing 'trust' before summit with China
East Asian countries gather in Seoul for first three-way talks since 2019
Food & Beverage
Japanese firms 'reimport' items originally developed for Asian markets
Sodas, noodles prove popular among domestic consumers too
International relations
Economic woes push Japan, China, South Korea to restart 3-way summit
Amid Beijing's military buildup, Kishida and Yoon seen calling for restraint
Japan immigration
Japanese housekeeping companies turn to Philippines and beyond for staff
Move comes amid surging demand for services such as cleaning and laundry