Economist surveyed by Reuters had expected the world's third-largest economy to post 3.1% growth in the April-June quarter.
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Japan’s Nikkei ends higher as chip shares track Wall Street gains
Investors' response to stronger-than-expected economic growth data was limited as the outcome was already expected, said Suzuki.
Japan to respond appropriately to excess forex moves: finance chief
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will take "appropriate" action in response to excessive forex moves and is closely watching market developments, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Tuesday after the yen ...
Japan’s Suzuki: Not targeting absolute levels on FX intervention
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that authorities are not targeting absolute currency levels when it comes to intervening in the market.Suzuki made the remark at a news confer ...
Japan yields follow Treasuries higher; weak demand at 5-year sale
The 10-year JGB yield rose 1 basis point (bp) to 0.625% as equivalent Treasury yields reached a nine-month high of 4.219% in Tokyo trading, ahead of the release of US retail sales and trade data later ...
USD/JPY retreats towards 145.00 as upbeat Japan statistics join US Dollar’s pullback ahead of Retail Sales
USD/JPY clings to mild losses around 145.50-45 heading into Tuesday’s European session as it prints the first daily loss in seven. In doing so, the Yen pair takes clues from the upbeat Japanese ...
Tokio Marine Southeast Asia Asset Sale Draws Japan Rivals, Sources Say
Japanese insurers Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc. and Nippon Life Insurance Co. are among the firms considering bids for Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.’s life insurance business in Southeast Asia, according ...
Emirates Cancels Osaka Flights Due To Typhoon Lan
Severe weather caused by Typhoon Lan has prompted Dubai's flagship airline, Emirates, to cancel flights to Osaka, Japan. The move comes after more than 800 flights have been canceled in Japan, with ... ( read original story ...)
Kishida marks 78th anniversary of World War II’s end without mentioning Japan’s wartime aggression
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida renewed his peace pledge as Japan observed the 78th anniversary of its World War II defeat Tuesday ( read original story ...)
China is on course to overtake Japan and become the world’s No.1 car exporter
China is on course to overtake Japan to become the world's number one car exporter by the end of the year, according to Moody's Analytics. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Lan closes Nintendo Osaka, Universal Studios Japan, and Ghibli Park
Due to the impact of the approaching Typhoon Lan, Ghibli Park, Universal Studios Japan, and Nintendo Osaka will all be closed August 15. ( read original story ...)
Editors’ Choice: 10 Unique Things Worth Buying in the Tokyo Area
Tokyo, the bustling metropolis of Japan, is renowned for its vibrant and diverse shopping scene. From traditional crafts to quirky and innovative creations, the city offers a treasure trove of unique ... ( read original story ...)
China is on course to overtake Japan to become the world’s No.1 car exporter
China is on course to overtake Japan to become the world's number one car exporter by the end of the year, according to Moody's Analytics. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Lan: mass power cuts hit western Japan as storm makes landfall
Flights cancelled and flood and landslide warnings issued as typhoon approaches area south-west of Tokyo with sustained winds of 150km/h ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Yoon calls for strong security cooperation with US, Japan ahead of Camp David summit
South Korea’s president has called for deeper security cooperation with the U.S. and Japan to address North Korean nuclear threats, saying his upcoming summit with the U.S. and Japanese leaders at ... ( read original story ...)