Japan

Isuzu Motors Ltd. (OTC:ISUZY) is set to introduce compact electric trucks in the U.S. market, ahead of the impending stringent CO2 emission regulations. What Happened: Isuzu Motors is gearing up to launch locally assembled compact electric trucks in North America from August, reported Nikkei on...

Shares of Dutch chip equipment manufacturer, ASML (NASDAQ:ASML), soared in pre-market trading following the Biden administration’s announcement of a new rule on foreign chip equipment exports to China. What Happened: ASML was trading 7.63% higher at $925.84 on higher during Wednesday’s...

The Bank of Japan has increased its benchmark interest rate and announced plans to reduce its bond purchasing program. What Happened: The BOJ has raised its benchmark interest rate to around 0.25% from the previous range of 0% to 0.1%. The central bank also outlined its roadmap for tapering its...

Japan’s SBI Holdings (OTC:SBHGF) has teamed up with U.S. investment firm Franklin Resources Inc.‘s (NYSE:BEN) subsidiary Franklin Templeton to establish a digital asset management company. This venture aims to prepare for the potential approval of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and...

Every four years, a Summer Olympics competition is held with viewers around the world tuning in to cheer on their country's athletes in the hope to top the medal count and celebrate the pride of their country. While the Olympics are important to media companies, sports fans and others, here's a...

The population of Japan is shrinking at an alarming rate, with the latest data revealing a significant drop in the number of Japanese citizens. This trend could have severe implications for the country’s economy and social welfare system. What Happened: The number of Japanese citizens...

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that his government is formulating legislation aimed at augmenting domestic investment in AI and semiconductor production. What Happened: The proposed bill, which is expected to be presented to the Diet shortly, is designed to bolster research,...

By RoboForex Analytical Department The Japanese yen showed significant strength against the US dollar late last week, with the USD/JPY pair currently stabilizing around 157.86. This marks the lowest level for the currency pair in nearly a month. The yen's recent surge is attributed to...

By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair experienced a significant drop to 159.06, driven by sharp declines following the release of unexpectedly low US inflation figures and potential interventions from Japanese authorities. On Thursday, the pair plunged nearly 3%, prompted by US...

The declining birth rates in Japan are starting to have significant economic impacts. Japanese diaper manufacturers are now turning their focus to the adult market as the birth rate continues to fall. What Happened: This year, Oji Holdings, a leading Japanese diaper manufacturer, revealed its plans...

By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair has risen to 161.65, with the market cautious ahead of today's US consumer price index release. Despite this, the yen remains weakened by the significant interest rate differential between the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and the Federal Reserve....

In a strategic move to counter China’s escalating assertiveness, Japan and the Philippines, two crucial U.S. allies, have penned a historic defense pact. What Happened: The two nations signed the “Reciprocal Access Agreement” (RAA) to establish a deterrent that goes beyond U.S....

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. doubled down on its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investment even as the digital currency continues to bleed.  What Happened: The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company grabbed an additional 42.47 Bitcoins, according to a disclosure during Asian hours Monday. The...

SoftBank Group Corp (OTCPK: SFTBF) (OTCPK: SFTBY) hit a 24-year high of 11,190.00 Japanese yen per share. This broke the earlier intraday record high of 11,000 yen made on Feb. 15, 2000. SoftBank stock’s surge is attributable to strategic moves in AI and a strong performance by its chip-...

In a recent development, Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) has announced that its internal investigation into car model certification applications has not uncovered any further instances of misconduct, beyond those previously reported last month. What Happened: Toyota has completed a thorough examination of...