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Former BOJ Gov. Kuroda says Japan’s yen-driven deflation ‘completely over’

Interview Loose fiscal policy could disrupt ‘well-balanced’ economy, ex-central bank chief warns As governor of the Bank of Japan, Kuroda introduced unconventional monetary easing to fight deflationary trends in Japan. (Photo by Kotaro Igarashi) TOKYO — Since the 1985 Plaza Accord, when the U.S., Japan and major European countries jointly moved to address exchange rates, Japan’s […]

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BYD posts first annual profit drop since 2021, eyes turnaround overseas

Electric vehicles Chinese EV maker’s 2025 net income falls 19% amid cooling demand, aging lineup BYD cars are displayed at the Bangkok International Motor Show on March 23. The Chinese automaker’s revenue rose 3% in 2025, its slowest pace in six years. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi) HONG KONG — China’s top electric vehicle maker BYD recorded a 38% slump in […]

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Memory maker Micron weighs buying shuttered Japan Display plant

Semiconductors Struggling Japanese panel manufacturer looks to shore up finances Japan Display has been closing domestic plants as part of structural reforms stemming from declining panel sales. (Photo by Yuka Konishi) FUMIE YAKU and NOBUHIRO TANAKA TOKYO/CHIBA, Japan — Japan Display (JDI) is in negotiations with Micron Technology to sell a major LCD panel production facility in […]

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ANA joins Japanese companies turning to bond-type shares

Business trends Investment vehicle offers similar benefits to common stock without diluting shareholdings ANA Holdings seeks to raise funds using bond-type shares for aircraft purchases and other investments. (Photo by Karina Noka) TOKYO — Japan-listed companies such as air carrier ANA Holdings are increasingly embracing bond-type class shares as an alternative way to raise funds.