Japan's government and central bank will act to stop the yen's decline if it depreciates to the 145 per U.S. dollar level, more than half of economists polled by Reuters said. ( read original story ...)
Japan opposition making final preparations to submit no-confidence vote on Friday -NTV
Japan's opposition is making final preparations to submit a no-confidence vote against the government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, NTV reported on Thursday, which could trigger the dissolution of parliament and a snap election. ( read original story ...)
Two Crypto Platforms Halt Withdrawals in an Echo of the Sector’s 2022 Woes
Two South Korea-linked crypto platforms halted withdrawals in the space of 24 hours, a reminder of the ongoing risks in the digital-asset sector following a spate of blowups sparked by a market rout ...
Is the US trying to kill crypto?
The campaign has yielded a steady drumbeat of charges against crypto firms and executives, alleging violations ranging from failing to register properly with authorities and provide adequate ...
Bank of Japan policymakers discuss inflation, wage hikes
Policymakers at the Bank of Japan have begun discussing the impact of massive monetary easing and the rising cost of living at their two-day meeting from Thursday.
Factbox: Bank of Japan’s next steps and triggers for policy shift
One of Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's biggest challenges will be to phase out a controversial yield curve control policy, which is criticised for distorting markets by keeping long-term interest ...
Arizona woman alleges sexual assault by pitcher Trevor Bauer, who denies allegation and countersues
An Arizona woman has accused former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault, alleging in a lawsuit updated this week that he held a knife at her throat and choked her until she passed out ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s otherworldly disappearing desert
In Japan’s least populated prefecture, a golden stretch of sand is an unlikely destination for paragliding, surfing and even camel riding. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports grow unexpectedly on solid car sales, global demand still uneven
Japan's exports grew unexpectedly in May on robust car sales, though the rate of expansion slowed to a crawl as inflation and rising interest rates bit into global demand, highlighting a patchy recovery in the world's third-largest economy. ( read original story ...)
Chicago woman Kandace Schipper, traveling in Japan, missing for 10 days
Schipper's family said the U.S. Embassy in Japan has been checking local hospitals and jails, with no luck. The last bank transaction Schipper made was at a burger restaurant in Shinjuku City outside Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
It’s Finally Time to Buy Japan
“Buy my Abenomics,” begged Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2013 when he visited the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange, rang the bell and called out his home stock market. Ten ...
Japan’s Exports Weaken Further Amid Global Economic Slowdown
Japan’s exports expanded at the weakest pace in over two years amid a global economic slowdown, an outcome that adds to uncertainty over the country’s growth outlook amid speculation Prime Minister ...
Japan Focus: Sapporo’s AI-developed alcoholic beverage, Kirin’s focus on functional drinks, international food trade collaborations and more
Sapporo’s AI-developed alcoholic beverage, Kirin’s focus on functional drinks, Japan’s new international trade agreements to boost food security, increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, and ... ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested after allegedly spraying substance at Osaka store, sending 14 to hospital
A 33-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday for allegedly spraying a substance in the restroom of an Osaka department store the previous day, sending 14 people to the hospital with pain in their eyes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Export Growth Slowed in May
The country’s export growth slowed in May, primarily due to a decrease in shipments to Asia and China. ( read original story ...)
There’s a ‘structural change’ going on in Japan’s business environment, analyst says
Dong Chen of Pictet Wealth Management cites signs such as first-quarter gross domestic product numbers and improving domestic consumption. ( read original story ...)