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Rattled by the rise of China, Tokyo has introduced a record increase in defence spending. But experts say it also needs a complete change in mindset
Silicon Valley Bank’s fatal bet on hold-to-maturity treasuries has worrying echoes for Japan’s regional banks
A visit by the now failed bank’s executives has lessons for Tokyo but it also highlights the need for change
Trouble ahead?
IMF says move was ‘sensible’ but clearer communications would help anchor markets
Decision sparked the biggest sell-off in Japanese government bonds in almost two decades
Tokyo to acquire counter-strike capabilities under national security strategy that seeks assertive regional role
Tokyo stock exchange official says institutions are keen for more instruments to minimise risk exposure
Officials have suggested the government has ‘limitless’ funds to defend the country’s currency
Deal for 146-year-old conglomerate would be the biggest buyout in Japanese corporate history
Yen falls against the dollar, Korean won follows suit, Bank of England and new PM set for policy clash
Government-backed project aims to counter drop in consumption among young that has hit tax revenues
The ruling LDP party’s links to the Unification Church, or ‘Moonies’, are in the spotlight after the alleged assassin cited the connection as a motive
AI translation software makes the Japanese language a less formidable barrier to cyber attacks than in the past
Tokyo targets energy sector for first time following similar action by EU and G7 allies
Powerful adviser Seiji Kihara rules out Japan quitting joint energy projects with Russia
Cheques will be sent to families but economists warn it will not lift consumption and inflation
Passengers’ terror was heightened by rules which prevent train drivers using their initiative
Parking decree exposes difficulties of forming a US-led Asian alliance to confront China
Plus, Tidjane Thiam’s Spac spies a deal in Mexico and South Korea’s $32bn digital bank
Defence minister’s remarks follow Tokyo’s decision to link Taipei’s security to its own
Akira Amari says Tokyo has to work with Washington to counter threat from Beijing
Incident will spark renewed local opposition to the games 10 days before opening ceremony
Delta variant has fuelled rise in infections less than three weeks before games are due to start
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