by Investment and Research Team
Period : September 25, 2023 – October 9, 2023
Category :[Policy (BOJ)] [Business] [Other]
-Policies and business activities related to Japan investment opportunities-
● Japan lifts coupon rate on 10-year government bonds to 0.8%
> “Still low but BOJ is gradually trying to normalize to positive rate environment.”
● Four major Japanese banks to raise housing loan rates in October
> “Good news that banks started to normalize spreads and rates.”
● Japan’s Kishida to Reform Asset Management to Lure Foreign Investors
> “Although the statement includes inappropriate points, good news is that Japanese government is seriously considering to shift households assets from bank deposits to direct investments.”
● Japan’s property sector sees ‘golden period’ as foreign investments surge 45%
> “Japanese real estate may be the most attractive asset based in JPY, but relatively expensive. It is important to create relationships with banks and corporates to purchase at a discount.”
● Japan Airlines reveals new First and Business Class for A350-1000s
> “Wish to visit Japan? Welcome!”