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Japan may have escaped deflation only to risk stagflation instead, as the country’s economy slumps for 3 straight quarters
Japan's economy shrank by an annualized rate of 2% in the first quarter of 2024, as a weak yen and inflation drag down spending.
Swimming star Ariarne Titmus reveals pressure that led to Tokyo collapse
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Two bottles of cyanide go missing from Osaka university
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Mayor in Hiroshima Prefecture city to run in Tokyo governor race
I want to change Japan through changing Tokyo,' said Shinji Ishimaru, mayor of the city of Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on tech buying amid cooling U.S. inflation data
TOKYO, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Thursday, following Wall Street rallies after the U.S. consumer price index for April showed signs of cooling inflation which fueled hopes for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrinks faster than expected; geopolitics and global elections threaten financial stability, warns ECB – business live
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AIG to sell 20% stake in Corebridge to Japan’s Nippon Life for $3.8 billion
U.S. insurer American International Group said on Thursday it would sell a 20% stake in Corebridge Financial to Japan's Nippon Life Insurance for $3.8 billion.The deal is part of AIG's efforts to sell down its holdings in the life and retirement business, ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: India’s SEBI open to oversight of crypto trade, in contrast to Reserve Bank
India's market watchdog has recommended that several regulators oversee trade in cryptocurrencies, documents show, the strongest signal to date that at least some authorities in the country are open ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.41%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Manufacturing, Mining and Precision Instruments sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1.41% to ...
Japan Nikkei surges 1.4%
Japan stock market finished session notable higher on Thursday, 16 May 2024, on tracking upbeat lead Wall Street overnight after the U.S. consumer price index for April showed inflation is cooling ...
Foreign investors snap up long-term Japan bonds after three-week selling streak
Foreign investors ended a three-week trend of selling Japanese bonds by purchasing long-term securities, although analysts suggest the rebound could be fleeting amid ongoing market uncertainties. They ...
Japan’s Shrinking Economy Hints at Stagflationary Risk
Japan’s lack of growth over the last three quarters points to the risk of a sputtering economy transitioning toward a mild bout of stagflation instead of the positive growth cycle long sought by the ...
Investigative Journalism in Japan: Collaboration at 2024 J-Forum Fosters Stronger Growth
Journalism Practitioners Forum conference (J-Forum) in Japan, watchdog reporters came together to discuss their successful stories and share skills. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo traces Line security failure to Naver’s governance
In any case, it is important that subcontractor is appropriately managed and function properly.” Tokyo has been calling on Naver to trim its equity in Line Yahoo (LY), the operator behind Japan's most ... ( read original story ...)
Hop on an otaku culture adventure in Tokyo
Tokyo, the vibrant heart of Japan, is a paradise for otaku culture enthusiasts. With its anime, manga, and video games, the city offers a deep dive into this unique and colorful subculture. Explore ... ( read original story ...)