Japan
Steady but small Japanese rate rises are likely
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) left monetary policy unchanged but is ready to act again
JapanJapan’s wage hikes will expand income gaps
Annual ‘shunto’ negotiations have yielded a record wage increase
JapanTokyo and Washington will step up defence cooperation
The two sides have announced a historic upgrade in defence ties
JapanKey talks bring Manila closer to Washington and Tokyo
The Philippine leader met the US president and the Japanese prime minister yesterday
PhilippinesTokyo-Washington defence ties will deepen
The leaders of Japan and the United States have announced a major upgrade in defence ties
JapanJapan will be a policy pioneer for advanced nations
Last month Japan’s stock market hit a record high, 34 years after the last record, and the BoJ loosened monetary policy
InternationalRussian LNG sales will be stymied by a lack of tankers
US sanctions are threatening Russia's ambitious targets to increase exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG)
RussiaPyongyang-Tokyo ties will remain frozen
North Korea has refused a summit with Japan shortly after indicating Tokyo's interest
North Korea
