Rappler's latest stories on Bank of Japan
Japan business confidence worst since 2009 crisis
The Bank of Japan's Tankan survey in June 2020 shows a reading of -34 among big manufacturers, the lowest since June 2009
Bank of Japan boosts aid for coronavirus-hit firms
The Bank of Japan expands its zero-interest loan program to firms to 90 trillion yen ($837 billion)
Japan central bank in $279-billion loan boost for small firms
The Bank of Japan expands its financial aid program for small and medium-sized firms dealing with the impact of the coronavirus
Bank of Japan expands easing measures, cuts growth forecast
Japanese central bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda warns that 'the economic prospects are increasingly bleak'
Japan business sentiment negative for first time since 2013 – survey
A negative reading means more companies in Japan are pessimistic than optimistic
Top central banks launch new bid to keep dollars flowing
Starting on Monday, March 23, certain dollar liquidity operations among the banks will occur daily rather than weekly
Bank of Japan unveils emergency measures over coronavirus
'Japan's economic activity is likely to remain weak for the time being, mainly affected by the outbreak of COVID-19,' says the Bank of Japan
Japan business confidence drops for 4th straight quarter – Tankan survey
The Bank of Japan's Tankan business survey is considered to be the broadest indicator of how Japan Incorporated is faring
Japan business confidence hits decade high – Bank of Japan
The mood among major manufacturers – who plan to boost their capital spending – has now risen for a fourth straight quarter
Bank of Japan delays inflation goal in blow to 'Abenomics'
The bank now expects to hit 2 inflation by March 2019 – 4 years later than its original target
Japan big manufacturers' confidence at multi-year low
Sentiment among big manufacturers drops to its lowest levels since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe kicked off Abenomics in 2013
Central banks move to reassure markets after Brexit
Britain s decision to leave the EU – following a bitterly contested referendum – has rocked global stock markets and sent the pound crashing to its lowest level in more than 3 decades
ADB, Japan to pour $16B for infra in Asia and the Pacific
The 16 billion investment will also contribute to the expansion of climate financing for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific
The wRap Indonesia: Cut in fuel prices, rupiah gains
Other stories include the seizure of illegally traded shark fins worsening forest fires and the possibility of a midnight curfew for Jakarta nightclubs
Indonesian rupiah strong as US dollar declines
The gains from Indonesia contributed to a generally confident outlook despite ongoing worries about China the world s number two economy and biggest energy user
Ex-Chinese finance ministry official named to lead AIIB
Former Chinese vice finance minister Jin Liqun is elected to head the new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB
57 countries hold signing ceremony to set up China-led bank
The AIIB which will have billions of dollars to lend is expected to go into operation later this year
Japan to earmark $100B for Asian infrastructure: report
The sum is in line with the expected 100 billion capital of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank that Beijing and more than 50 founding member states are establishing
Bank of Japan leaves monetary easing scheme unchanged
Bank of Japan leaves its vast monetary easing program unchanged as it issues an upbeat assessment of Tokyo s efforts to counter growth sapping deflation
Confirmed: ADB's Kuroda to head Japan's Central Bank
The head of the Asian Development Bank will be leaving Manila for Tokyo where the long time critic of Japan s central bank will be expected to chart its new course
Japan's lower house approves BoJ nominations
Asian Development Bank President Haruhiko Kuroda is one step closer to becoming Governor of the Bank of Japan
Aquino bestows Order of Sikatuna to ADB's Kuroda
President Aquino confers a III confers a national order of diplomatic merit to outgoing Asian Development Bank ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda
Tokyo nominates ADB head Kuroda as Bank of Japan chief
UPDATED Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday February 28 nominated Asian Development Bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda as the next governor of the Bank of Japan
Don't have a car? Share a bike
The Asian Development Bank and the government of Japan formally launch a bicycle sharing scheme which will be tested in 3 cities for possible replication across developing Asia and the Pacific
