Japan’s Second Capital Law Takes Effect as Osaka Ties Its Bid to the Metropolis Plan
Japan’s second capital law took effect Oct. 30. Osaka qualifies, but its full bid hinges on the special-ward metropolis plan voters rejected twice.
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Takaichi Stays Cautious as Hiroshima and Nagasaki Mayors Seek Observer Role at Nuclear Ban Treaty Review
Takaichi stayed cautious on the nuclear ban treaty as Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s mayors asked Japan to observe the Nov. 30 review conference.
Bank of Japan Holds at 1.25% and Says Underlying Inflation Now Matches Its 2% Target
The Bank of Japan rate decision kept rates at 1.25% on an 8-1 vote as the BOJ said underlying inflation is now consistent with its 2% target.