Why Bank of Japan’s course correction has put markets on edge

Why Bank of Japan’s course correction has put markets on edge

The Japanese central bank’s “technical” changes to one of its monetary policies has shaken up global bond and currency markets,and might be a preview of what’s in store for investors next year.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz

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Kim regime warns Japan over ‘dangerous’ security strategy

Kim regime warns Japan over ‘dangerous’ security strategy

Japan unveiled its biggest military build-up since World War II this week. North Korea says it changes everything.

  • bySoo-hyang Choi
Big in Japan,4Chan’s owner quiet about his control of site linked to shootings

Big in Japan,4Chan’s owner quiet about his control of site linked to shootings

Initially famous for his role in building two of Japan’s most popular websites,Hiroyuki Nishimura has since become a national antihero by raising a giant middle finger to mainstream society.

  • byBen Dooley
Japan sets off biggest military build-up since Second World War

Japan sets off biggest military build-up since Second World War

Tokyo’s development of a deterrent “counterstrike” capability was in response to what it called the “unprecedented strategic challenge” of China.

  • byNick Allen
Japanese company’s lander rockets headed to moon

Japanese company’s lander rockets headed to moon

With Sunday’s launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida,ispace is on its way to becoming one of the first private entities to attempt a moon landing.

  • byMARCIA DUNN
Japan-Australia relationship becoming a ‘powerful force’:Marles

Japan-Australia relationship becoming a ‘powerful force’:Marles

Australia will push for Japan to become a quasi member of the AUKUS pact as the two nations move closer together in response to China’s military build-up.

  • byMatthew Knott
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Japan joins US and Australia to counter China’s ‘dangerous and coercive actions’

Japan joins US and Australia to counter China’s ‘dangerous and coercive actions’

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin promised the US would ensure the Australian Defence Force is equipped for the emerging strategic threats.

  • byMatthew Knott
Japan seeks to buy up to 500 Tomahawk missiles

Japan seeks to buy up to 500 Tomahawk missiles

Washington has promised to sell the precision-guided cruise missiles to Australia as well.

The rules for eating at Japan's best sushi restaurants

The rules for eating at Japan's best sushi restaurants

There's sushi,and then there's sushi... roughly,you can divide Japanese sushi restaurants into three tiers.

  • byBen Groundwater
Rudd is right – we can’t wish away a war with China

Rudd is right – we can’t wish away a war with China

Australia needs to start thinking more deeply about the very real prospect of a war with China – and it must appreciate that Taiwan is only one potential trigger for conflict.

  • byMick Ryan
Blow for Japanese PM as third minister resigns in a month

Blow for Japanese PM as third minister resigns in a month

The resignation of internal affairs minister Minoru Terada puts more pressure on Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida after two previous cabinet resignations.

  • byElaine Lies