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Makiko Yamazaki

Makiko Yamazaki

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Carlyle in white knight talks with Makino, say sources, as Nidec takeover battle heats up

Private equity giant Carlyle is in talks with Japan's Makino Milling Machine as a potential white knight buyer to

Carlyle in white knight talks with Makino, say sources, as Nidec takeover battle heats up
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Japan finance minister 'deeply concerned' over Trump tariff impact

Japan is "deeply concerned" about global economic fallout from U.S.

Japan finance minister 'deeply concerned' over Trump tariff impact
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's exports expand in March as US tariffs feared to hit economy broadly

Japan's exports rose for a sixth straight month in March, data showed on Thursday, as the threat of sweeping U.S. tariffs drove Japanese companies to ramp up

Japan's exports expand in March as US tariffs feared to hit economy broadly
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan manufacturers turn cautious about business outlook due to Trump tariffs: Reuters poll

Japanese manufacturers expressed improved business sentiment in April versus March though are bearish about their outlook over the next three months as they brace

Japan manufacturers turn cautious about business outlook due to Trump tariffs: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan seeks full removal of US tariffs ahead of trade talks

Japan will seek full removal of additional tariffs imposed by U.S.

Japan seeks full removal of US tariffs ahead of trade talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Japan braces for talks on yen, BOJ in trade negotiatons with US

Japan is gearing up for trade negotiations with the United States that will likely touch on the thorny topic of currency policy, with some

Japan braces for talks on yen, BOJ in trade negotiatons with US
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Japan nominates former trading firm executive Masu to BOJ board

The Japanese government on Thursday nominated Kazuyuki Masu, a former chief financial officer of trading house Mitsubishi Corp, to join the central bank's board, an

Japan nominates former trading firm executive Masu to BOJ board
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Japan picks economy minister Akazawa to head trade talks with US

Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa has been appointed as trade negotiator with the United States, the government's top spokesperson said on

Japan picks economy minister Akazawa to head trade talks with US
Asia|Economy|Political

Japan's parliament passes budget day before new fiscal year starts

Japan's parliament passed the budget for fiscal 2025 on Monday, the day before the new financial year starts, after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's minority

Japan's parliament passes budget day before new fiscal year starts
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

KKR and state-backed JIC join forces to take Japan's Topcon private for $2.31 billion

U.S.-based private equity firm KKR and a unit of Japanese state-backed fund Japan Investment Corp (JIC) will acquire medical gear maker Topcon in a

KKR and state-backed JIC join forces to take Japan's Topcon private for $2.31 billion
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Japan lawmaker says yen undervalued, eyes steps to reverse outflows

Japan's economic fundamentals suggest the yen's real value is closer to 120-130 per dollar rather than the current 150 levels, senior

Japan lawmaker says yen undervalued, eyes steps to reverse outflows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ says to raise rates if price target to be achieved, despite losses on JGBs

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if its underlying inflation target is likely to be achieved

BOJ says to raise rates if price target to be achieved, despite losses on JGBs
Asia|Business|Economy

Japanese firms agree to 5.4% wage hike, top union group's second estimate shows

Japanese companies have agreed to raise pay by 5.4% this year, the second tally of annual labour talk results from the country's largest union umbrella group Rengo

Japanese firms agree to 5.4% wage hike, top union group's second estimate shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

BOJ keeps interest rates steady, warns of Trump tariff risks

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Wednesday and warned of heightening global economic uncertainty, suggesting the timing of further

BOJ keeps interest rates steady, warns of Trump tariff risks
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Japan's exports expand in February on some stockpiling amid tariff fears

Japan's exports rose for a fifth straight month in February, data showed on Wednesday, possibly helped by some stockpiling amid growing concerns over U.S.

Japan's exports expand in February on some stockpiling amid tariff fears

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