Minister calls for greater social participation in tribal welfare

Japan’s core consumer inflation rose to 1.6% in June. This increase occurred while food prices eased and service inflation slowed. Underlying inflation, excluding food and fuel, also saw a slight decrease. Economists anticipate stronger inflationary pressures later this year due to rising energy costs. The Bank of Japan will consider these figures at its upcoming…

Voya Financial falls on second quarter earnings miss

While Build Your Dreams (BYD) aims to overtake Toyota as the world’s top carmaker, headway in Japan’s small-car market may count as its biggest win. It has launched a competitively priced small EV, but it must face down Japanese loyalty to local makes.