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Albert Park speaks during an interview in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Monday.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 5, 2026
ADB urges countries to limit fuel subsidies to vulnerable groups
Japan has capped gasoline prices at around ?170 per liter through subsidies after they surged to about ?190 after the start of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Pedestrians in the Ginza district of Tokyo. The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is projected to halt developing Asia¡¯s economic upswing, the Asian Development Bank has said.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 10, 2026
Asia economic growth to slow even if oil stabilizes, ADB warns
The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is projected to halt developing Asia¡¯s economic upswing.
The Japanese government's dependence on ad hoc spending measures and temporary revenue boosts conceals the real scope and effects of government expenditures, making fiscal transparency and clear reporting vital for economic accountability.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 8, 2026
Japan needs fiscal transparency more than ever
Oversized supplementary budgets, symbolic tax measures and broad transfers cannot substitute for clarity and coherence.
Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato (center) delivers a speech at the annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank on Monday in Milan.
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May 6, 2025
Asian Development Bank will hold its annual meeting in Nagoya in 2027
It will be the first time in 10 years for the ADB¡¯s annual meeting to be held in Japan.
Masato Kanda, former vice finance minister for international affairs, will start his role as Asian Development Bank's president in February.
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 6, 2024
Incoming ADB chief Kanda keeping eye on U.S. policy as Trump return looms
Any changes in tariffs, taxes and immigration restrictions in the U.S. could have a major impact on Japan and other Asian economies, he notes.
Masato Kanda, then the foreign ministry's vice minister for international affairs, speaks during a news conference in Sao Paulo in February.
BUSINESS
Nov 28, 2024
Former top Japanese currency diplomat Masato Kanda chosen as next ADB chief
Masato Kanda will be tasked to navigate the ADB through fresh challenges such as helping Asia reduce poverty and mitigate risks from climate change.
The vote of confidence in Masaso Kanda, former Japanese vice finance minister for international affairs, will be taken over a period of a month from Monday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 24, 2024
Masato Kanda, former top currency diplomat, sole candidate to head ADB
A vote of confidence in 59-year-old Kanda, who was recommended by the Japanese government, will be taken over the course of a month from Monday.
Masato Kanda, Japan's former top currency diplomat, led massive bouts of yen-buying intervention in the currency markets in 2022 and 2024.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 10, 2024
Japan nominates ex-currency diplomat Kanda to head ADB
Since its 1966 founding, the ADB¡¯s top post has always gone to a Japanese national, making Kanda a strong candidate.
Masatsugu Asakawa, president of the Asian Development Bank, speaks during a news conference in Incheon, South Korea, on May 2, 2023.
BUSINESS
Sep 9, 2024
Asian Development Bank says president to leave in early 2025
Japan is reportedly set to back former top financial diplomat Masato Kanda as a candidate for the ADB¡¯s next president.
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks at the Asian Development Bank's annual general meeting on Sunday in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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May 5, 2024
Japan announces bid for 2027 ADB meeting
Japan last hosted an ADB annual meeting in Yokohama in 2017.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2023
Climate must drive change at development banks
If multilateral development banks undertake a shift in mindset, they can do much more to combat global warming, and faster, with the substantial resources that they manage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 21, 2022
ADB cuts developing Asia growth view on slowing China expansion
Sporadic COVID-19 outbreaks and new lockdowns have weakened China¡¯s growth, which the ADB said will be slower than the rest of developing Asia for the first time in more than three decades.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 13, 2021
Asian Development Bank boosts 2019-2030 climate financing goal to $100 billion
The additional $20 billion in financing support will provide support for climate mitigation efforts including low-carbon energy sources.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 3, 2021
Financial firms develop plan for early closure of Asian coal plants
The proposal offers a potentially workable model, and early talks with Asian governments and multilateral banks are promising, sources said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 3, 2021
NGOs call on Asian Development Bank to end fossil fuel loans
The international lender holds its annual meeting this week with a focus on a green economic recovery.
BUSINESS
May 8, 2017
BOJ chief Kuroda jokes that former job at ADB was more exciting
Haruhiko Kuroda joked that his previous role running the Asian Development Bank was more exciting than the assignment he¡¯s taken on as governor of the Bank of Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 7, 2017
Faster investing, stronger private-sector cooperation key to ADB¡¯s support of regional growth: Nakao
Speedier investing and stronger cooperation with the private sector are key for the Asian Development Bank to continue supporting further growth in the Asia-Pacific region, its president says.
BUSINESS
May 6, 2017
Japanese, Chinese finance chiefs meet for first time since in nearly two years
The finance chiefs of Japan and China resumed their bilateral dialogue for the first time in two years Saturday, agreeing to deepen economic and financial ties.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 6, 2017
Reflecting on Trump¡¯s first 100 days, experts say unclear East Asia policy remains huge concern
Reflecting on U.S. President Donald Trump¡¯s first 100 days, his policy toward East Asia and what lies ahead, foreign affairs experts said Saturday that his unpredictability has left many Asian leaders troubled, a trend likely to continue so long as his overall Asia policy remains unclear and focused...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 6, 2017
State Bank of India targets small, medium-size Japanese firms to invest in country
The State Bank of India sees great opportunity in Japan and hopes to lure small and medium-size Japanese companies to invest in India, SBI Chairwoman Arundhati Bhattacharya said in Yokohama on Friday.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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