Religion for Breakfast
When Shinto Became a “Religion"
In this episode we examine the topic: When Shinto Became a “Religion"
ACDC Leadership
Who's the spokesperson for economics?
Most students today have probably never heard of one of the economist that Paul Krugman, called “possibly the most brilliant communicator of economic ideas to the general public that ever lived.” Milton Friedman won the Nobel prize in...
Step Back History
Japan's Lovable Communist Revolution
After World War Two, Japan was in a really rough situation. The American occupiers tried to redesign the country from the top down, but at the same time, it had to contend with a lovable revolution bubbling from the bottom up.
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Rapidus on Building Japan's Own TSMC
A 13-month-old chipmaking startup backed by the Japanese government is aiming to build the country's own version of TSMC from scratch. Rapidus Chief Executive Officer Atsuyoshi Koike spoke to Bloomberg exclusively about the company's...
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Hong Kong Curbs Japanese Seafood Imports on Fukushima Discharge
Shares of some Japanese seafood companies including Maruha Nichiro Corp. are trading lower in Tokyo. Hong Kong is imposing import curbs on seafood to seaweed from parts of the nation in response to a plan to start releasing treated...
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Asian Leaders Seek to Enhance Ties With NATO
Asian leaders including Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will seek to enhance ties with NATO during a summit in Lithuania this week. Isabel Reynolds reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Japan to Respond to Excessive FX Moves, Top Currency Official Says
The yen is slightly higher after Japan's top currency official Masato Kanda said authorities will respond appropriately if there are excessive moves in the foreign exchange market. Paul Jackson reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Coral Capital CEO on Japan Venture Capital Investment Outlook
James Riney, chief executive officer at Coral Capital, discusses his views on the surge on investment into Japan markets from global investors and what that could mean for start-ups in the country. He speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn...
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Japan PM Kishida May Call for Early Vote Despite Coalition Cracks
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may head into an early election despite a public rift in the 24-year-old coalition. Analysts say putting off the vote may lead to a more difficult political climate for the government. Jon Herskovitz...
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China Urges Japan to Refrain From Joining US Chip Curbs
China's foreign minister has urged Japan to refrain from supporting US efforts to suppress the Chinese semiconductor industry. And Japan's foreign minister has urged his Chinese counterpart to quickly release an employee of Japanese...
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Ueda Kicks Off Bank of Japan Governorship
The Bank of Japan's new Governor Kazuo Ueda has started his term on Sunday, inheriting a decade of massive stimulus policy from Haruhiko Kuroda. Yuko Takeo reports on Bloomberg Television.
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TSE President Yamaji on Market Revamp, Premier Kishida, SPACs
Hiromi Yamaji, president of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, discusses the forthcoming restructuring of the bourse's equity markets, foreign investors' interest in Japan, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's New Capitalism policy framework....
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Japans Trade Minister Resigns: NHK
Oct. 20 ""Japans trade minister steps down today over allegations that her support group misused political funds and is the first cabinet official to resign since Abe took office almost two years ago. Bloomberg's Shery Ahn reports on On...
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Biden Targets Chinese Chipmakers Getting US Funds
The Biden administration is set to unveil restrictions on new operations in China for semiconductor makers getting federal funds to build in the US, according to officials at the Commerce Department. Meanwhile, China's new ambassador to...
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Abe: Enable, Encourage Women in Japanese Workforce
Jan. 6 -- In today's ""Morning Must Read,"" Bloomberg's Brendan Greeley recaps the op-ed pieces and analyst notes providing insight behind today's headlines, including comments from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on women in the...
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Sociate Generale Is 'Overweight' China Stocks: Benzimra
Frank Benzimra, head of Asia equity strategy at Societe Generale, discusses the economies, policies and markets of China and Japan. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
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Japan Sends Rare Warning to Residents to Shelter From N. Korea Missile
Japan's government sent out a wide-scale notice that a North Korean missile was launched toward the northern part of the country. The alert urged residents in affected regions to immediately duck and cover for safety. The government said...
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U.S., Japan Reach Deal to Remove Trump-Era Steel Tariffs
The U.S. and Japan have reached a pact to end tariffs imposed on Japanese steel under former President Donald Trump. The deal will remove the 25% levy on shipments up to a certain limit. Eric Martin reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Japan Ahead: Ukraine Ambassador Urges More Firms to Cut Russia Ties
Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky discusses the international response to Russia's invasion. The Japanese government decided to provide non-lethal military equipment to Ukraine, and announced it would accept refugees. And...
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Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Eases Virus Entry Ban
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is rolling back some of the country's strict virus border measures, ending a ban on new entry by foreigners and easing quarantine rules. Sophie Jackman reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Japan Lawmakers Expected to Pass Casino Bill
Jul.19 -- Japanese lawmakers are expected to pass a casino bill that is the final hurdle for the legalization of gaming resorts, bringing international operators a step closer to a market that could be worth as much as $25 billion....
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Japan Ahead: Incubate Fund's McInerney
Paul McInerney, General Partner at Incubate Fund, discusses the outlook for the startup scene in Japan. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts on "Daybreak Asia".
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U.K. Seeking to Deepen Partnerships in Southeast Asia
Sep.03 -- Natalie Black, the U.K.'s trade commissioner for Asia-Pacific, says the government and British businesses were already focused on deepening partnerships in the region before the coronavirus pandemic, and are now doubling down...
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Japan Pressed to Spend Billions to Revive Chip Industry
The top adviser of the Japanese government's semiconductor panel says the country should offer tax breaks and spend billion of dollars to revive domestic chipmaking. Yoshiaki Nohara on reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."