The net value of assets held by the Japanese government, businesses and individuals stood at a record high of 411 trillion yen (US$3.24 trillion) at the end of last year, up 5.6 billion yen - the biggest increase ever.
TOKYO: Japan's net external assets hit a record amount in 2021, retaining its position as the top creditor for 31 years in a row, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Friday, likely bolstering the yen's status as a safe-haven asset despite its recent weakening.
The net value of assets held by the Japanese government, businesses and individuals stood at a record high of 411 trillion yen (US$3.24 trillion) at the end of last year, up 5.6 billion yen - the biggest increase ever.
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