Japan finance minister’s remark stokes fears of market distortion as long-term yields climb Japan finance minister’s remark sparks concerns about market distortion as long-term yields rise amid persistent fiscal worries, …
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Vietnam finance center seeks global investors from 2027 amid funding shortfall
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVietnam International Financial Center to Court Global Investors for $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Push Vietnam’s International Financial Center will court global investors from 2027 to help finance $1.5 trillion in infrastructure …
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Mizuho Bank launches framework to finance Japan–South Korea corporate ties amid geopolitical risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMizuho Bank launches framework to bolster Japan–South Korea business ties amid rising geopolitical risks Mizuho Bank unveils financing framework to boost Japan-South Korea business ties, with loans and advisory support …
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CP All shareholders overwhelmingly reject CP Group finance consolidation plan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCP All restructuring plan rejected as shareholders deliver 96% "no" vote CP All shareholders overwhelmingly rejected the CP All restructuring proposal on May 29, 2026, with 96% opposing the transfer …
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Politics
Yen surges to 155 per dollar after finance minister warns of intervention
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoYen surges over five yen to mid-155s after Katayama’s warning, markets brace for possible intervention Japan’s yen jumped sharply to the mid-155 per dollar range on April 30 after Finance …
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Hokkaido Shinkansen Extension to Sapporo Could Face Suspension, Finance Ministry Finds
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoFinance Ministry Says Hokkaido Shinkansen Extension to Sapporo Could Be Suspended After ¥1.2 Trillion Cost Rise Finance Ministry warns Hokkaido Shinkansen extension to Sapporo may be suspended after estimate of …
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Technology
Japan megabanks, JBIC commit ¥250 billion to finance US energy projects
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan megabanks and JBIC to lend ¥250 billion for first U.S. projects under Japan-U.S. tariff agreement Japan’s megabanks and state-backed JBIC will provide ¥250 billion in loans for initial U.S. …
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Japan government bond interest payments may triple by fiscal 2035, Finance Ministry warns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFinance Ministry Warns Japanese Government Bond Interest Payments Could Triple by Fiscal 2035 Finance Ministry warns Japanese government bond interest payments could reach ¥45.2 trillion by FY2035 and higher borrowing …