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Asia's Key Political and Economic Developments: Modi's Independence Day Speech, To Lam's Australia Visit, and Bank of Japan Update

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on past Independence Day commitments, Vietnamese President To Lam advances diplomatic ties in Australia, and the Bank of Japan prepares to release monetary policy insights.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 9, 2026, 8:45 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Asia's Key Political and Economic Developments: Modi's Independence Day Speech, To Lam's Australia Visit, and Bank of Japan Update

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on last year's Independence Day speech; Vietnamese President To Lam embarks on diplomatic visits to Australia and New Zealand; Bank of Japan prepares to release monetary policy meeting summary.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 9, 2026, 8:01 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Asia's Key Political and Economic Developments: Modi’s Independence Day Speech, To Lam’s Australia Visit, and Bank of Japan Update

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on last year’s Independence Day speech, Vietnamese President To Lam embarks on a diplomatic tour in Australia and New Zealand, and the Bank of Japan prepares to release its latest monetary policy summary.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 9, 2026, 7:30 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Asia's Key Political and Economic Developments: Modi’s Independence Day Speech, To Lam’s Australia Visit, and Bank of Japan Update

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on past Independence Day commitments, Vietnamese President To Lam advances diplomatic ties in Australia, and the Bank of Japan prepares to release monetary policy insights.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 9, 2026, 7:15 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Asia’s Key Political and Economic Events: Modi’s Independence Day Speech, To Lam’s Australia Visit, and Bank of Japan Update

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming Independence Day speech, Vietnamese President To Lam’s diplomatic tour in Australia and New Zealand, and the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy summary highlight this week’s major developments in Asia.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 9, 2026, 6:46 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Japan's Bank of Japan ETF Holdings Considered to Fund Sales Tax Cut, LDP Executive Says

A ruling party lawmaker suggests selling Bank of Japan's vast ETF assets could help cover the revenue shortfall from a planned sales tax cut on food items.

CNA Latest News | Aug 6, 2026, 1:12 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Bank of Japan Warns Global AI Demand May Sustain Inflationary Pressures

The Bank of Japan signals concerns over persistent inflation risks driven by global AI-related demand, alongside energy shocks and a weak yen, potentially prompting further interest rate hikes.

CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 9:02 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Bank of Japan Holds Interest Rate Steady, Lowers Inflation Forecast for Fiscal Year

In a widely anticipated decision, the Bank of Japan maintains its benchmark interest rate amid rising crude oil prices and a weak yen, while revising down its inflation outlook for the current fiscal year.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 5:18 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Concerns Over Bank of Japan Independence Drive Up Long-Term Bond Yields

Market worries about potential government influence on the Bank of Japan's monetary policy are causing a rise in yields on long-term Japanese government bonds.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Bank of Japan Board Divided Over Kuroda’s 2016 Negative Interest Rate Decision

Minutes reveal internal dissent and concerns about risks of currency war and economic impact following BOJ’s surprise rate cut.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 12:29 AM 1 source Single-source report

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BOJ Faces Pressure to Raise Rates as Yen Hits Multi-Decade Low Amid Rising Oil Prices

The Bank of Japan is under increasing pressure to act on inflation as the yen weakens and oil prices surpass $100 per barrel, driven in part by escalating US-Iran tensions.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 12:52 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Japanese Bond Yields Approach 3% Amid Fiscal Concerns

Yields on 10-year Japanese government bonds rise above 2.8% as investors react to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal policies and uncertainties over Bank of Japan rate adjustments.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 12:43 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Asia's Key Political and Economic Events: Modi's Independence Day Speech and To Lam's Australia Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on last year’s Independence Day speech while Vietnamese President To Lam embarks on a diplomatic tour to Australia and New Zealand, with multiple bilateral agreements anticipated.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 9, 2026, 9:00 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Asia's Key Political and Economic Events: Modi's Independence Day Speech and To Lam's Australia Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on last year's Independence Day speech amid ongoing challenges, while Vietnamese President To Lam advances diplomatic ties with Australia and New Zealand.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 9, 2026, 8:31 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Asia's Key Political and Economic Developments: Modi's Independence Day Speech and To Lam's Australia Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on last year's Independence Day speech, while Vietnamese President To Lam advances diplomatic ties with Australia amid expected bilateral agreements.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 9, 2026, 8:15 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Asia's Key Political and Economic Developments: Modi's Independence Day Speech and To Lam's Australia Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on last year's Independence Day speech amid current challenges, while Vietnamese President To Lam advances diplomatic ties with Australia and New Zealand.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 9, 2026, 7:46 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Asia's Key Political and Economic Developments: Modi's Independence Day Speech and To Lam's Australia Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on last year's Independence Day speech, while Vietnamese President To Lam advances diplomatic ties with Australia amid expected bilateral agreements.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 9, 2026, 7:01 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Japan's Economy Expected to Grow for Third Consecutive Quarter Amid Strong Domestic Demand

A Reuters poll forecasts Japan's GDP growth in April-June 2026, driven by private consumption and external demand despite geopolitical tensions.

CNA Latest News | Aug 7, 2026, 7:05 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Japan's Economy Expected to Grow for Third Consecutive Quarter Amid Solid Domestic Demand

A Reuters poll forecasts Japan's GDP growth in April-June 2026, driven by private consumption and external demand despite geopolitical tensions.

CNA Latest News | Aug 7, 2026, 6:50 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Japan's Economy Expected to Grow for Third Consecutive Quarter Amid Solid Domestic Demand

A Reuters poll forecasts Japan's GDP growth in April-June 2026, driven by strong domestic consumption and declining imports despite geopolitical tensions.

CNA Latest News | Aug 7, 2026, 6:36 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Japan's Economy Minister Sees Limited Pass-Through of Rising Costs So Far

Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi reports moderate consumer price increases despite Middle East conflict, while real wages rise for the sixth consecutive month.

CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 3:01 AM 3 sources Source mix awaiting review Compare

Tokyo Metro 02 series nr. 618 (below) on the Marunouchi Line crosses the Kanda river, while, above, a E233 set of JR East on the Chuo main line just leaves Ochanomizu. If you look closely, you can also spot a E231 set of JR east on the Sobu line, behind the platform. Photo taken at Ochanomizu, Tokyo, Japan.

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Japan-US Yen Intervention Viewed as Temporary Measure Amid Tokyo's Monetary Policy

Analysts suggest the coordinated effort to support the yen offers only short-term relief as Tokyo maintains loose fiscal and monetary policies.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 4:50 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Japan May Have Spent $32 Billion in Yen Intervention on July 31

Preliminary data indicates a coordinated effort with U.S. authorities to stabilize the yen amid market fluctuations.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 11:09 AM 1 source Single-source report

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