Japan – Page 17

Japanese Stocks Tumble 6% as Yen Strengthens

A rapidly strengthening yen and a sell-off in stocks in the United States pushed Japan’s markets to a second consecutive day of big losses on Friday.

By River Akira Davis

Bank of Japan Banking and Financial Institutions Currency Government Bonds Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates Japan Nikkei Stock Average Tokyo (Japan)

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates for Second Time Since 2007

The closely watched move by the Bank of Japan could bolster the country’s beleaguered currency.

By River Akira Davis

Automobiles Bangkok (Thailand) BYD Co Ltd China Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Factories and Manufacturing Great Wall Motor Co Ltd Honda Motor Co Ltd International Trade and World Market Isuzu Motors Ltd Japan Mazda Motor Corp Nissan Motor Co SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd Srettha Thavisin Suzuki Motor Corp Toyota Motor Corp

Japan Built Thailand’s Car Industry. Now China Is Gunning for It.

After dominating sales in Thailand for decades, Mazda, Nissan and other Japanese companies are losing their grip on a market long viewed as a regional hub.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi River Akira Davis and Claire Fu

Defense and Military Forces International Relations Japan Missiles and Missile Defense Systems US Dollar (Currency)

How the Yen’s Slide Is Undermining Japan’s Defense Buildup

Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats.

By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno