Japan

A prolonged U.S. government shutdown could trigger yen appreciation, export slowdown, and financial instability in Japan. This report explores potential BOJ rate hikes, market impacts, and policy responses for businesses, investors, and policymakers.

Japan’s Minamitorishima rare earth mud project aims to secure critical minerals from the deep sea, reducing dependence on China. Explore the technological, environmental, and geopolitical risks, and discover how this initiative could create new industries, strengthen supply chains, and position Japan as a global leader in responsible resource development.

Discover how the EU and Japan are reshaping rare earth strategies to reduce dependence on China. From Japan’s deep-sea exploration and recycling innovations to the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act and green industry push, learn how both regions aim to secure sustainable supply chains.

Japan’s first female leader, Sanae Takaichi, ushers in a new era of conservative nationalism—reshaping Japan’s diplomacy, economy, and security amid U.S.–China rivalry.

Explore Japan’s pioneering stablecoin framework, its strict regulations, and how yen-based tokens could reshape digital payments and global finance.

An economist’s analysis of Trump’s 15% tariffs: effects on Japan’s economy, auto exports, localization shifts, and BOJ policy outlook

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, balancing Abe’s conservative legacy with a pragmatic dual-track diplomacy toward the U.S., China, and Asia.

Japan’s economy faces U.S. recession risks, yen volatility, and debt concerns in late 2025, but wage growth and stable inflation support consumption.

India’s vast pool of IT professionals and Japan’s growing demand for skilled labor create a unique complementarity. This report explores how demographic trends, economic needs, and strategic cooperation make India–Japan relations a model of mutual benefit.