China debt crunch leaves banks holding $9.4tn in excess deposits, squeezing credit growth Banks in China are holding $9.4 trillion more in deposits than loans, as a build-up of cash …
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Young activists hold emergency Diet protest denouncing Takaichi government’s parliamentary disregard
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoDiet protest in Tokyo: Youth-led rally accuses government of "parliamentary contempt" Thousands gather outside the Diet in an emergency Diet protest on July 25, 2026, as young demonstrators decry hurried …
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Bank of Japan to hold interest rate at 1% while weighing growth revision
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan to Hold Policy Rate at 1% at July 30–31 Meeting Bank of Japan now to keep policy rate at 1% at July 30–31 meeting, assess June-hike effects …
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Osaka Governor Yoshimura aims to hold Osaka Metropolis referendum with spring elections
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoOsaka Metropolis referendum to be held with April 2027 unified local elections, Ishin city councillors agree Osaka Metropolis referendum set for unified local election day in April 2027, statutory council …
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Japan core CPI rises to 1.8% as energy subsidies hold inflation down
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan core inflation rises to 1.8% in March, kept below BOJ target by energy subsidies Japan core inflation rose 1.8% in March, below the BOJ’s 2% target as government energy …
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Japan and South Korea markets hold steady after US Iran ceasefire extension
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNikkei steadies as U.S. extends Iran ceasefire; Japan, South Korea benchmarks hold gains Nikkei steadied on April 22 after a U.S. move extending a ceasefire with Iran; Japan and South …