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12 Maggio 2026

BOJ Member Saw Possible Near-Term Rate Hike: Summary

Tokyo, May 12 (Jiji Press)–A Bank of Japan policymaker at the latest monetary policy meeting said that it would be possible for the central bank to raise its policy interest rate as early as its next policy-setting meeting in June, according to
12 Maggio 2026

Key JGB Yield Briefly Hits 27-Year High of 2.545 Pct

Tokyo, May 12 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the most recent issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds, regarded as the country’s benchmark long-term interest rate, briefly rose to as high as 2.545 pct in Tokyo interdealer trading Tuesday morning. The reading was the
12 Maggio 2026

FOCUS: Japan Ramps Up Efforts to Enhance Intelligence Capacity

Tokyo, May 12 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is moving forward with efforts to strengthen its intelligence capabilities, a centerpiece of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s policy agenda. As a first step, the government plans to establish a national intelligence bureau as early as
12 Maggio 2026

Japan, India Agree to Further Economic Security Ties

New Delhi, May 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan and India in the second round of bilateral economic security dialogue have agreed to further facilitate cooperation in the field. In the talks held in New Delhi on Monday, Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi and
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