As yen nears 150/$, Japan says watching FX moves with 'strong sense of urgency'
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's key economic ministers kept investors wary of currency market intervention, warning that authorities were
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Johnny Kitagawa: Hundreds seek compensation over J-pop agency abuse
More than 300 people seek compensation for being sexually abused by the late Johnny Kitagawa.
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Japan’s Kishida to Seek Asset Management, Pension Fund Reform
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will prod asset managers to improve their skills and strengthen governance, as he
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Scandal-Hit J-Pop Firm Spins Off Talent Management Business
J-pop pioneer Johnny & Associates Inc. will change its name and split off its talent management operations to
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BOJ announces additional bond buying after yield hits decade high
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO The Bank of Japan said on Monday it would conduct additional bond buying operations,
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BOJ to Purchase Additional Bonds to Curb Sudden Spike in Yields
The Bank of Japan announced it will add tenors to Wednesday’s bond-buying operation, showing its determination to curb
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Treasuries Buy Signal Will Come When BOJ Fights Back, Fund Says
As Treasuries see their worst selloff in a year, a money manager says one catalyst to stop the
1970-01-01 08:00
BOJ Board Members See Price Goal Progress, Need to Plan Exit
Bank of Japan board members discussed progress toward their inflation target and the need to put together an
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Japan startup develops 'Gundam'-like robot with $3 million price tag
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Chris Gallagher YOKOHAMA, Japan Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-metre-tall (14.8-feet), four-wheeled
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Nikkei to Extend Gains to 34,000 Over Six Months, Survey Shows
Japanese equities are set to climb over the next six months, helped by optimism for corporate profitability and
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Asia’s Manufacturing Downturn Deepens Amid Depressed Demand
Manufacturing activity remained muted in Asia ahead of the peak holiday season, extending its protracted slump this year.
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Japan's factory activity extends declines in September - PMI
TOKYO Japan's factory activity fell at the fastest pace in seven months in September, a survey showed on
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