
BOJ policymaker sees signs of change in Japan's deflationary mindset
By Leika Kihara TOKYO Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday he saw early signs
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Japan Warns on Yen After Currency Hits Fresh 10-Month Low
Japan issued its strongest warning over sharp currency movements in weeks after the yen set a fresh 10-month
1970-01-01 08:00

Kyoto Animation fire: Man admits setting 2019 blaze
The 45-year-old Japanese is claiming mental incompetence for the Kyoto Animation blaze that killed 36.
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Japan household spending suffers biggest drop in 2-1/2 years; outlook not as gloomy
TOKYO Japanese household spending suffered its biggest drop in nearly 2-1/2 years squeezed by rising prices, although volatility
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Demand for Japan’s Faltering Bonds to Be Tested in Key Auctions
The Japanese government will test demand in the bond market with auctions in key 10-year and 30-year maturities
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Japan to allocate $140 million more to help fisheries after China's import ban
TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday the government would allocate an additional 20.7 billion yen
1970-01-01 08:00

Japanese Women Are Missing Out on $760 Billion in Unpaid Wages
Japanese women are missing out on around ¥111 trillion ($761 billion) in pay for a range of household
1970-01-01 08:00

South Korea Kicks Off Historic Samurai Bond Sale in Japan
The South Korean government started marketing its first-ever Samurai bond Monday, in the latest sign of how President
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AI Fused With Trade Data May Finally Smooth Clunky Supply Chains
The dawn of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT may revolutionize the way both the public and private sector
1970-01-01 08:00

Rice Market Shows Strain After India’s 6-Week Campaign of Curbs
In about six weeks, India has rattled the rice market. The world’s top shipper has placed restrictions on
1970-01-01 08:00

In Japan, your parents do the speed-dating for you
Leaving the young to speed-date doesn't seem to be working in Japan. Their parents are stepping in.
1970-01-01 08:00

Fukushima: China's anger at Japan is fuelled by disinformation
Scientists have backed Japan's treated waste water release, but Beijing's protest remains loud.
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