The Middle East conflict is impacting Japan’s auto industry
Since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East more than a month ago, its impact on Japan’s auto… Read More »
Japan and France to Reach Agreement on Joint Rare Earth Procurement
The Japanese and French governments will reach an agreement on a roadmap for procuring key minerals during their summit meeting… Read More »
The Japanese yen has fallen to around 160 yen
The yen continues to be shorted in the foreign exchange market. The yen fell to the 160 yen level against… Read More »
Is the Japanese Yen’s Exchange Rate Dominated by the US Dollar and Headed for 160?
The yen’s exchange rate against the US dollar is being influenced by the situation in the Middle East and oil… Read More »
The Japanese yen exchange rate is being affected by escalating geopolitical tensions
Since the US-Israeli coalition’s attack on Iran on February 28th, the yen exchange rate has continuously declined, falling from a… Read More »
The Strait of Hormuz blockade has sparked concerns about aluminum supply in Japan
The military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, which has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, is casting a… Read More »
Southeast Asian Countries Seek Oil Aid from Japan
Amid concerns about oil supply caused by the turmoil in the Middle East, Southeast Asian countries have begun seeking assistance… Read More »
Japan’s Happiness Index Drops to 61st Globally, China Ranks 65th
The United Nations and Oxford University, among others, recently released the 2026 edition of the World Happiness Report. Finland remains… Read More »
The Bank of Japan kept its interest rate at 0.75%
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to maintain its policy rate at 0.75% at its monetary policy meeting on March… Read More »
Japan’s exports to China fell 10.9% in February
According to preliminary trade statistics released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance on March 18, the trade surplus (exports minus imports)… Read More »