Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings said on Tuesday it wanted to see huge growth for its 7-Eleven convenience store chain globally, and would be accelerating its entry into Europe, Latin America, ... ( read original story ...)
Hollys to open 1st overseas outlet in Japan next month
Hollys, the coffee business unit of South Korea's KG Group, said Tuesday it will open its first overseas outlet in Japan next month as part of its expansion strategy. Hollys has set up a business ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises but caution before US earnings caps gains
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street's rally overnight, although concerns about big tech earnings and tensions in the Middle East capped gains. The Nikkei had climbed 0.
Japan issues strongest warning yet on readiness to intervene in currency market
By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said last week's meeting with his U.S. and South Korean counterparts has laid the groundwork for Tokyo to ...
Bank of Japan to hold rates with focus on hawkish signals to buoy yen
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday (Apr 19), with investors focusing on any hints of a less dovish tilt as the yen trades around a ...
Japan OKs ¥138.9 billion in fresh spending over Noto quake
This will be the fourth round of spending from the state reserve funds for the quake-affected areas in central Japan. ( read original story ...)
K League champions Ulsan taking on Yokohama in bid to return to AFC Champions League final
SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Having bagged a crucial win at home, South Korean champions Ulsan HD FC will now visit Japanese foes Yokohama F. Marinos this week as they chase their first Asian club ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has prepared groundwork to take appropriate FX action, Finance Minister says
By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that last week's trilateral meeting with his U.S. and South Korean counterparts has laid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will work with counterparts on excessive FX moves, says finance minister
Japanese authorities will work closely with overseas counterparts to deal with excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PMIs Improve Even as Weak Yen Intensifies Price Pressure
Key gauges of Japan’s manufacturing and service activity improved in April to their highest levels in nearly a year even as the weaker yen intensified price pressure on companies, a sign that they are ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets poised to extend gains ahead of business activity figures from around the region
Purchasing managers index figures will be announced by S&P Global for Australia, Japan and India for March, as well as inflation figures for Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to work with counterparts on excessive FX moves, says finance minister
Japanese authorities will work closely with overseas counterparts to deal with excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday."We are watching ... ( read original story ...)
Mt. Gox sends yen, bitcoin, and bitcoin cash to creditors
Creditors of the defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox have reported updates to their claim accounts, indicating specific amounts and dates.
Crypto analysts project which countries could be next to adopt bitcoin
As global interest in bitcoin adoption grows amid severe inflation, more countries might be poised to adopt a digital hedge.
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Japan finance minister says government ready to act vs excessive FX moves
Japan Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday the government is ready to respond appropriately to excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market without ruling out any options. ( read original story ...)