Japan private-sector pay hits record in 2024
The average salary for private-sector workers in Japan reached a record high of ¥4.78 million in 2024, up…
Rate increase in Japan less likely following Ishiba’s resignation
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation could worsen political turmoil in Japan and tie the hands of the Bank…
BOJ’s Ueda expects tight labor market to keep upward pressure on wages
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said he expects a tight labor market to keep upward pressure on…
Japan’s job market stays tight, supporting wage momentum
Japan’s labor market remained largely tight in March, supporting momentum for wage hikes, while uncertainties over the global…