Dollar Hits 33-Year High of 151.97 Yen in Tokyo (Update 1)
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Eufy S1 Pro Robo-Mop Cleans Itself As It Works: The robot vacuum and mop hybrid takes a unique approach to scrubbing stains and has an impressive list of vacuum ...
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Tokyo Inflation Slows, Backing BOJ Case for Caution on Interest Rates After Hike: Consumer price growth in Tokyo moderated while staying well above the central ...
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Japan theater firm Takarazuka theater admits to all harassment claims in actress death - The Mainichi
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Japan PM Kishida Supports BOJ Easing, But Warns Against Weak Yen (JPY/USD): Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pressed the need for keeping in place Japan’s monetary ...
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Tokyo inflation slowdown, output slide clouds BOJ's rate hike outlook: Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed in March and factory output unexpectedly slid in ...
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Agency admits 2 Johnny's staffers also involved in sexual abuse - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Japanese talent agency previously known as Johnny & Associates ...
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New Earphones Shaped Like Chocolate-Covered Mushrooms; Meiji to Sell Just 3,500 Sets Based on Popular Japanese Snack
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We cannot grow at high rates without being a manufacturing nation. We need manufacturing-led urbanization in a sustainable manner, says @amitabhk87 , G20 Sherpa ... Show more
JPY USD: Nomura Expects Yen to Strengthen Against Dollar in 2024: Nomura Holdings Inc. expects the yen to strengthen against the dollar later this year ...
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Lamborghini Is the Latest to Fall Victim to the Flat Logo Trend: Lamborghini's first logo redesign in roughly a quarter century is a very predictable ...
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Toyota and Honda reap rewards from U.S. hybrid boom: TOKYO -- Hybrid vehicles are gaining traction in the U.S. thanks to improved fuel economy ...
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Japan flags 'speculative' yen moves, signals chance of intervention: Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday there were "speculative" moves ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese Authorities Address Weakening Yen, Signal Intervention
- Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, mentions Japan's readiness to respond to disorderly FX moves.
- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting to discuss the weakening yen and indicated willingness to intervene to stop speculative currency market moves.
- Amid the yen falling to a 34-year low against the dollar, urgency was emphasized by the Bank of Japan, Finance Ministry, and Financial Services Agency to stabilize the yen.
- A weaker yen raises Japanese import costs, fuels inflation, and increases the cost of living.
Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan: Toyota Motor's global sales dropped 7% in February from a year earlier ...
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Hisayuki Idekoba, the man behind the world's largest job search site indeed.com , shares how he is taking risks and getting the best out of his team ... Show more
Bitcoin ETFs Pose a Challenge for Overseas Crypto Exchanges: In this edition of the Bloomberg Crypto newsletter, Takashi Nakamichi examines how the new US ...
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Japan's Nikkei posts biggest point gain for fiscal year: Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Friday, driven by chip-related heavyweights ...
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Sand Land is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi comedy adventure with complex themes, stunning designs, and a story only Akira Toriyama could tell ... Show more
Subaru to recall over 118,000 vehicles in US, NHTSA says: Subaru of America is recalling 118,723 SUVs and sedans in the U.S. over an issue which prevents air ...
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Shares edge higher; yen's drop to 1990 low lifts Nikkei: Global shares rose on Wednesday, nudged higher by a rally in Japanese stocks as the yen sagged to its ...
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BOJ policymakers saw need to go slow in future rate hikes, March summary shows: Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to go slow in phasing out ...
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Without Cooperative federalism, the challenges of the country will be very difficult to solve, says @arvindsubraman , Former Chief Economic Advisor at #bsmanthan ... Show more
Japan aims to launch next-gen. passenger aircraft by around 2035 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan is looking to launch a next-generation passenger aircraft ...
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Mitsukoshi Isetan to shut Shanghai department store in June - The Mainichi: SHANGHAI (Kyodo) -- Major Japanese department store operator Isetan Mitsukoshi ...
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I don't think large caps will make you seriously rich; they can prevent you from becoming seriously poor," says @1shankarsharma , Founder of GQuant Investech ... Show more
Japan Inc. to return record $165bn to shareholders as profits rise: TOKYO -- Payouts to shareholders by listed companies in Japan are expected to reach an ...
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Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara may be dumped from Japan school text after gambling accusation - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
- Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.
- Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.
- Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.
- Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
North Korea says Japan's prime minister offered to meet with leader Kim Jong Un soon
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Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
JERA, Exxon to explore development of hydrogen and ammonia production project in US
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Police receive three motorcycles from Tokyo Motors: Navindra Dhanwa and Elisha Campbell, the Managing Directors of Tokyo Motors, have donated three new ...
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Dollar dips, yen draws support from Tokyo's jawboning: The dollar was on the back foot on Tuesday, owing to profit taking and pressured in part by a slightly ...
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Japan’s Nikkei Posts Biggest Point Gain for Fiscal Year (Update 1)
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Princess Aiko graduates from Gakushuin University: Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, on Wednesday graduated from Gakushuin ...
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Poll: Are You Playing Rise of the Ronin?: Rise up
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'After you': Japan bird species' wing-flutter signals mate to enter nest 1st - The Mainichi
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Japan brought forward emergency yen meeting to maximise market impact - source: Japanese monetary authorities made a last-minute decision to bring forward to ...
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Sega Employees Ratify First-Of-Its-Kind Gaming Union Contract Following Industry Layoffs
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Yen on intervention watch; Asia shares subdued: The yen languished near its weakest in decades on Thursday though the threat of intervention from Japanese ...
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Markets brace for more rate cut mood swings after wild Q1: Global bond and equity markets are ending the first quarter on a high, with investors poised for more ...
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Tokyo Ward Hopes to Attract Visitors with Tomica Toy Cars; New Neighborhood Park Expected to Open in Fiscal 2029
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Japan says it won't rule out any steps to prop up faltering yen: Japan would not rule out any measures to rein in weakness in the yen, finance minister Shunichi ...
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Japan to Add 4 Industries to Foreign Workers Program
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Bank of Japan may be less dovish than markets think: The Bank of Japan has ditched its dovish forward guidance in favour of a more
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Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?: High-end travelers are looking for sustainability, wellness and adventure when they head abroad ...
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Nissan will invest in Renault's Ampere in pursuit of global EV roadmap, CEO says: Japan's Nissan Motor will invest in Renault's electric vehicle (EV) unit Ampere ...
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U.S. hybrid boom drives Toyota and Honda profits: TOKYO -- Hybrid vehicles are gaining in popularity in the U.S. thanks to improved fuel performance ...
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‘Shogun’ reimagined for new generation of TV viewers: In 1980, when James Clavell’s blockbuster historical novel “Shogun” was turned into a TV miniseries ...
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BOJ's Tamura calls for slow but steady policy normalisation: Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Naoki Tamura said on Wednesday the central bank must proceed slowly ...
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Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial? - The Mainichi
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Japan Money-Market Brokerage Prepares for BOJ to Raise Rates: Staff at one of Japan’s major money-market brokerages are getting ready for something that hasn’t ...
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Japan's Feb. jobless rate rises to 2.6% - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's unemployment rate rose to 2.6 percent in February from 2 ...
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BOJ must support economy with easy policy, says Governor Ueda: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday it was important to support the economy with ...
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Driver shortages a concern for premium Amao strawberry growers: Grown in Fukuoka Prefecture, the Amao strawberry is known for its bright red color and sweet yet ...
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Japan's space agency says it hopes to forge a profitable launch business with its new H3 rocket - The Mainichi
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TEPCO submits plan to load nuclear fuel in idled reactor in central Japan - The Mainichi
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How the BOJ's plan for a smooth exit from negative rates unraveled: The Bank of Japan's strategy for an orderly exit from years of massive stimulus unraveled on ...
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Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
The Bank of Japan on Tuesday decided to guide overnight lending rates to 0%-0.1%, up a fraction from minus 0.1%-0%, raising its benchmark for the first time in ... Show more
EXCLUSIVE: Atlas Lithium Partners with Mitsui for $30M Investment and Lithium Offtake, Signals Confidence
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Dollar Tops 151 Yen for 1st Time in 4 Months
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Shinjuku Alta Commercial Facility to Close in February Next Year; Known as Filming Location for Live Variety Show ‘Waratte Iitomo!’
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Toyota to open new Tokyo head office in Shinagawa in FY2030: Toyota Motor Corporation says it will sign a new agreement with Keikyu Corporation in relation to ...
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Yoasobi Shows ‘Strong and Unrivaled’ Presence in Music Scene; Puts Unique Origins to Good Use
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Marvel’s Groot Lands a Gig at Tokyo Disneyland; Tree Man to Appear In ’It’s a Small World’ in 2025
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Dollar muscles higher ahead of crucial Fed meeting: The dollar rose for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, while stock and bond markets treaded water as ...
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Markets see BOJ's next rate hike likely in July or October, Nikkei reports: A growing number of market players expect the Bank of Japan to hike interest rates in ...
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Japan shares scale record high, yen rebounds as Fed out-doves BOJ: Japan's Nikkei share average hit a record high on Thursday and the yen rebounded from a ...
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'Fruitful' Japan-N. Korea ties will benefit both nations: Kishida - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that ...
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Japan's Kuraray plans Singapore plant for packaging that cuts food waste: TOKYO -- Japanese plastic maker Kuraray will construct a $410 million plant in ...
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BOJ Tankan to show Q1 manufacturers' optimism eased slightly, services improved - Reuters poll
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Idemitsu raises stake in Fuji Oil, eyes holding 20%: Idemitsu Kosan , Japan's second-biggest oil refinery, said on Tuesday it will raise its stake in Fuji Oil to ...
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Japan’s Economy Is Finally Ready for Higher Interest Rates: For the first time in nearly two decades, Japan has raised interest rates. The reason? Inflation has ...
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TEPCO is committed to rebuilding trust in Japan and overseas: Junichi Matsumoto is project management office general manager and Advanced Liquid Processing ...
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Open-source AI models released by Tokyo lab Sakana founded by former Google researchers
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Mitsubishi Motors Considers Reviving Once-Flagship Pajero SUV for Domestic Market by 2027
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