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US flies bombers in high-profile show of support for Japan
U.S. B-52s and Japanese jets flew over the Sea of Japan, showcasing their alliance amid tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.
3 min read11 Dec 2025‘Megaquake’ alert issued in Japan after 7.6 magnitude jolts, tsunami warning
According to NHK Japan, a major earthquake could also trigger a tsunami along the Pacific coast from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture
2 min read9 Dec 2025Massive earthquake of 7.6-magnitude strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Monday, prompting the national weather agency to issue tsunami warnings of waves reaching up to 10 feet for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate
1 min read8 Dec 2025Japan govt bond yields surge to multi-year peaks on rising BOJ rate hike expectations
Japanese government bond yields reached multi-year highs as markets anticipate a 25-basis-point interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Details here.
2 min read8 Dec 2025From policy to markets: A look at Sanae Takaichi's economic gameplan
The Japanese REER is back to levels last seen in the early 1970’s. As such, we conclude that the yen is attractively valued and expect moderate appreciation over 2026, supported by very gradual interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.
3 min read1 Dec 2025Japanese singer Maki Otsuki of ‘One Piece’ fame sees China concert halted mid-show amid Tokyo-Beijing spat over Taiwan
Maki Otsuki being stopped mid-performance was the latest event hit in a spate of cancellations of cultural events involving Asia's two biggest economies.
1 min read30 Nov 2025US dollar heads for its worst week since July 2025 as traders fuel Fed rate cut bets
The US greenback is heading for its worst week's performance since July 2025 as traders fuel Fed rate cut bets ahead of the upcoming US Federal Reserve FOMC meeting in December 2025. The US Fed's FOMC is set to hold its policy meeting on 9-10 December 2025.
3 min read28 Nov 2025Trump, after call with China’s Xi, told Japan to lower the volume on Taiwan
Japan, a U.S. ally that has angered China on Taiwan, found the message worrying. Trump doesn’t want to endanger trade talks with Beijing.
4 min read27 Nov 2025Japan’s new leader infuriated Beijing. She isn’t backing down.
Workaholic Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is riding high despite the perils of a fight with Beijing.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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