Japan's cities are seeing a sharp rise in the number of clinics offering beauty treatments such as hair removal and cosmetic surgery. But the increase is accompanied by a sharp rise in complaints and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s retail sales rises more than expected in April, industrial production unexpectedly fall
Japan's retail sales rises more than expected in April, while industrial production unexpectedly falls. Industrial production in Japan was down 0.1% month-over-month in April 2024, missin.
Japanese funds will unlock powerful virtuous cycle: podcast
Pushy foreigners helped boost short-term value in the Nikkei stock index. In this Exchange podcast, Hiroyuki Otsuka, CEO of Newton Investment and ex-Carlyle executive, explains how local asset managers will create the next wave of gains and usher in dramatic change for Japan.
Japan’s household spending seen rising for first time in 14 months: Reuters poll
Japan is expected to post its first year-on-year rise in household spending in 14 months, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, although the tepid growth is likely to highlight persistent weakness in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt. to provide $330 mil. for reconstruction fund of quake-hit Ishikawa
The Japanese government has decided to provide more than 300 million dollars in financial aid to help Ishikawa Prefecture recover from severe damage caused by the New Year's Day earthquake. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation picked up in May, keeping BOJ on track for rate hike
Inflation in Tokyo accelerated in May, keeping the Bank of Japan largely on track to consider a rate hike in coming months even as the economy continues to show signs of weakness. Consumer prices ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at one-month low
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower for a third consecutive session on Thursday, tracking the headwind from a slump on Wall Street while a spike in global yields also dampened sentiment.
Dollar steadies before inflation test; yen brushes off Tokyo CPI
The dollar was licking wounds against peer currencies on Friday after a downward revision to U.S. GDP for the first quarter suggested room for rate cuts this year, while investors braced for inflation ...
Japan will respond to excessive foreign exchange movement, finance minister says
Japan will take appropriate action against excessive currency movement, Minister of Finance Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday, stressing the importance of stability in the foreign exchange market.Suzuki ...
Why Japan is clamping down on host clubs
Some 21,000 male hosts work at 900 of these lucrative establishments but opaque prices for drinks and a "slippery debt system" have attracted the attention of the authorities, said Unseen Japan, and ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-law firm partner fights US conviction over $400 mln crypto scam
A former partner at U.S. law firm Locke Lord said prosecutors failed to prove he knew he was involved in a $400 million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, arguing to a U.S. appeals court that there was little evidence supporting his November 2019 conviction.
Bond Traders Make One-of-a-Kind Gain at Tiny Bank in Rural Japan
Ehime is a rural prefecture in Western Japan best known for hot springs, citrus fruit and cycling. It is also home to some savvy bond traders. Most Read from BloombergWorld’s Largest Nuclear Plant Sit ...
Core Inflation in Japan’s Capital Accelerates, Keeps BOJ Rate Hike View Alive
Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 1.9% in May from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, accelerating from the previous month and keeping alive market expectations the central bank will ...
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin wins Lady Byng Trophy for second time
The annual award, chosen by Professional Hockey Writers Association, recognizes “sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” ...
Dollar regroups before inflation test; yen brushes off Tokyo CPI
TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar was licking wounds against peer currencies on Friday after a downward revision to U.S. GDP for the first quarter suggested room for rate cuts this year, while investors ...
Tokyo Inflation Picks Up, Keeping BOJ on Track for Rate Hike
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