BOJ’s balancing act with U.S. Treasury chief Bessent is only going to get harder
Nobody likes a back-seat driver. Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda now has two — and they want to move at different speeds.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.09.2026
Japan considers raising nursing care premiums for high-income elderly
The review comes as higher public pension payments burden low-income earners with higher nursing care insurance premiums.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.09.2026
Japan’s rate hike risks unwinding carry trade - What it means for Azerbaijan?
The global economy has entered a new and potentially more complicated phase in monetary policy. The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, and th
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
18.09.2026
Russia lodges protest with Japan over US Typhoon missile deployment
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says that it has sent a note to Japan over its hosting of U.S. medium-range missile systems
World
abcnews.com
18.09.2026
Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station
Japan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.
World
euronews.com
18.09.2026
Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high as central bankers fight inflation; retail sales rise in Great Britain – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsBritons are increasingly worried about the climate emergency, and job security.New data from the Office for National Statistics shows:The prop
Finance
theguardian.com
18.09.2026
Japan’s Top Broadcasters Unite for First Joint Delegation to MipCancun (EXCLUSIVE)
Ten major Japanese broadcasters are joining forces for the first time to send a joint delegation to MipCancun, marking the country’s first coordinated television market presence outside Asia. The “All
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variety.com
18.09.2026
Japan’s busiest rail station tests robot bins
Shinjuku Station is a sprawling transport complex with multiple rail firms that serve more than 2.7 million passengers every day.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.09.2026
Yen Swings as Markets Digest Bank of Japan’s Rate Path
Finance
wsj.com
18.09.2026
Bank of Japan raises key interest rate to 1.25%, highest level in 31 years
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its key interest rate to 1.25%, bringing it to its highest level in 31 years.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
18.09.2026
Yen Falls After Bank of Japan Raises Key Rate to 30-Year High
Finance
wsj.com
18.09.2026
Bank of Japan Raises Rates, Making U.S. Less Alluring for Tokyo Investors
Finance
wsj.com
18.09.2026
Weather tracker: Thunderstorms hit Spain as Japan braces for typhoon
At least one person dead as stormy weather causes severe flooding in Barcelona and Valencia Intense and slow-moving thunderstorms broke out on Wednesday afternoon across parts of eastern Spain, bringi
World
theguardian.com
18.09.2026
Japan-Kazakhstan energy ties expand beyond petrochemicals - METI (Exclusive)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.09.2026
Japan targets medal haul at home Asian Games
Several Japanese athletes are seeking to build on their performances at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.09.2026
How Bessent, America's bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spending
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.09.2026
Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%
Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%
World
abcnews.com
18.09.2026
Japan’s nuclear revival hits setbacks after scandals and accidents
To curb a reliance on expensive imported fossil fuels, Japan has been pushing to resume reactors shut in the aftermath of the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.09.2026
Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%
Central bank lifts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to highest level since 1995
Finance
ft.com
18.09.2026
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
18.09.2026