Japan commits over ¥10 trillion ($65 billion) to semiconductor revival by 2030. Explore Rapidus's 2nm production goals, equipment & materials strengths, and global competition in this comprehensive analysis of Japan's "Crisis Management Investment" strategy.
Japan's major banks including SMBC and MUFG are lending $1.5 billion to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance. This unprecedented loan targets water desalination and power infrastructure, opening doors for Japanese companies to participate in Vision 2030 megaprojects.
Dentsu Soken and UK's Quant Network announce partnership to pioneer Japan's stablecoin market. Learn how programmable payments and orchestration technology are transforming Japanese finance, alongside megabank pilots and JPYC developments shaping 2026's digital currency landscape.
In January 2026, Japan's top currency official warned that 'all options' were on the table as the yen hit 159 per dollar. We break down what's driving the slide, Japan's 2022 and 2024 intervention record, the 160 line, and the January BOJ meeting.
As the yen plunges to 159 per dollar for the first time in 18 months, Japan's Vice Finance Minister Mimura warns that "all measures are on the table" for currency intervention. Explore the background of the rapid yen depreciation amid dissolution election reports, Japan's intervention history, and what lies ahead for the currency markets.
Japan's Finance Minister Katayama signals strong willingness to intervene in currency markets amid persistent yen depreciation. Despite the Bank of Japan's rate hike in December 2025, the yen continues to weaken to 157-level against the dollar, raising market concerns about potential intervention based on Japan-U.S. joint statement.
Tanaka Kikinzoku sets gold price at record 24,414 yen per gram. Comprehensive analysis of gold, platinum, and silver price trends, underlying factors, and outlook for 2026.
In December 2024, Finance Minister Kato expressed strong concern over yen weakness reaching 157 per dollar, warning of "appropriate response to excessive movements" and hinting at potential currency intervention. Analysis of Japan's over ¥15 trillion interventions in 2024, the US-Japan interest rate gap driving yen weakness, and impacts on living costs.
The Bank of Japan raises policy rates to 0.75%, the highest level since 1995. A comprehensive analysis of this historic monetary policy shift aimed at addressing inflation and yen depreciation, including economic impacts and future outlook.