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WHAT'S NEXT?: The latest sign of weakness in Japan's economy will likely add to mounting skepticism about the prime minister's expansionary policies. His coalition government has just achieved the supermajority it needs to amend the constitution which many are worried that Japan is about to remove the mask of pacificism and convert its "Self-Defense Force" into the military threat it really is.

• [New] Japan has set a target to become carbon neutral by 2050, and its government is heavily investing in hydrogen as a clean energy source. The Edge Malaysia
• [New] The United States is preparing to address any possible problems China could cause for nations with close links to the United States, such as Taiwan and Japan, as a result of the growing international confrontation with China over its aggressiveness in the South China Sea. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The Asia Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth, fueled by countries like Japan and China, where ageing populations and rising disposable incomes are boosting demand for elder care services and products. id-times.com
• [New] Asia Pacific, led by China and Japan, will see the fastest growth, driven by rising disposable incomes and demographic shifts. id-times.com
• [New] Throughout late 2026, naval combat in the South China Sea intensified, which led to the entrance of Vietnam, Japan and Laos into the war against China. Future
• [New] Global Comparison: India will surpass Japan and South Korea in capacity by 2030 but remain behind China (29 million), EU (9 million), and US (6 million). Ekam IAS Academy
• [New] JPM expects US stocks to underperform: JP Morgan expects Japan, EU, and China to outperform the US in the next 10-15 years. Become a Better Investor
• [New] UK and Japan to sign nuclear fusion collaboration deal On Thursday, the UK and Japan are expected to sign a collaboration agreement on the development of nuclear fusion. Electronics Weekly
• [New] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has confirmed that it will maintain its target policy rate at 0.5%, as expected by analysts. Somvisit
• [New] The Bank of Japan could raise interest rates later in the year, supporting the Japanese yen. Comerica
• [New] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its benchmark rate steady at 0.5% while announcing a more gradual reduction in Japanese government bond purchases amid rising growth risks. Balfour Capital Group
• [New] The Bank of Japan has held its policy rate at 0.5% and said it will slow the pace of its government bond purchases from 2026. Central Banking
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth due to rising digitalization initiatives in China, India, and Japan. Credence Research Inc.
• [New] Japanese tradition usually incorporates delicate cues, metaphors, and social dynamics that will not instantly translate to different cultures. Onecert
• The Bank of Japan (BOJ) ended its two-day monetary policy meeting without major surprises, keeping interest rates unchanged and announcing a new plan to slow the pace of asset write-downs in 2026 amid rising risks from Middle East conflicts and US tariffs. vietnam.vn
• Floating platforms open new deepwater markets by the early 2030s, particularly in Japan, South Korea and the west coast of the Americas. Platform Executive
• While Vietnam may be a latecomer, it has opportunities to learn from cutting-edge technologies and the mistakes of earlier pioneers such as Australia, Japan, and South Korea. Vietnam Economic Times | VnEconomy
• The Bank of Japan decided Tuesday to slow the pace of its government bond-buying reduction beyond in 2026 while keeping interest rates unchanged, underscoring a cautious approach to normalizing monetary policy amid trade and economic uncertainties. Kyodo News+
• Central banks in the UK, the USA and Japan will be in focus alongside their respective interest rate decisions. Smart Currency Business
• The uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could negatively impact exports, production, wage growth, and consumer spending, particularly in Japan's key auto industry. Tradingkey
• Central banks in Japan, Switzerland, and the UK are largely expected to hold rates steady as inflation and trade tensions evolve. IBAFIN
• The Federal Reserve, People's Bank of China (1-year and 5-year Loan Prime Rate), Bank of Japan, and Bank of England are all expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Peter Lewis' Money Talk
• The global demand from data centers is set to more than double over the next five years, consuming as much electricity by 2030 as Japan does today. United Nations Environment Programme

Last updated: 28 June 2025