Japan
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financeBank of Japan’s Trend Gauge Shows Inflation Accelerating to 2.8%
Japan's core inflation rises for third straight month, hitting 2.8% in April, fueling expectations of a BOJ rate hike as soon as June.
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financeBOJ's New Core Inflation Gauge Hits 2.8%, Widening Policy Dilemma
Japan's central bank reveals a core inflation trend at 2.8%, diverging sharply from official CPI and raising pressure for a rate hike.
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techJapan's AI Lag: A Strategic Advantage in Disguise
Japan's slow AI adoption offers a unique edge: skipping hype to focus on practical infrastructure and solving urgent societal problems.
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worldJapan Ends Sole Custody: Joint Custody Law Takes Effect
Japan's landmark shift to joint custody aims to balance children's welfare with domestic violence concerns.
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cryptoJapan’s FSA Sets Rules for Foreign Trust-Type Stablecoins by 2026
Japan’s FSA amends rules to allow certain foreign trust-type stablecoins as payment instruments from June 1, 2026, under strict conditions.
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financeJapan Factory Sentiment Edges Up, Services Slip in May Reuters Poll
Japan's factory manager mood improved slightly in May but remains below March's high, while the services sector slipped amid supply chain worries.
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financeJapan's Q1 GDP Growth Beats Forecasts at 2.1% Annualized
Japan's economy expanded an annualized 2.1% in Q1, exceeding the 1.7% median forecast, driven by solid domestic demand.
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cryptoJapan's Ruling Party Proposes Stablecoin Plan to Protect Yen Sovereignty
Japan's LDP pushes on-chain finance, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits, as a strategic move to safeguard the yen's global position.