Japan saw its October inflation figures quicken slightly, and also saw flash estimates on its November factory activity.
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Jefferies’ Chris Wood removes Bajaj Finance from Asia-ex-Japan long-only portfolio
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Editorial: Recanting remarks on ‘secret funds’ for Tokyo Olympic bid doesn’t end concerns
Ishikawa Gov. Hiroshi Hase told the audience at a recent talk he used the Cabinet Secretariat's compensation funds, informally known as "secret funds,･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
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Azabudai Hills complex opens in Tokyo
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, as Hong Kong retreats on selling of property shares
Shares are mixed in Asia, with Hong Kong retreating on selling of property shares following recent gains. U.S. futures edged higher and oil prices slipped. ( read original story ...)
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Japan’s factory activity shrinks to 48.1 in November on weak demand
The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI declined to 48.1 in November 2023 from 48.7 in the previous month, below market forecasts of 48.8, pointing to the sixth straight month of cont..
Japan’s core inflation up 2.9% missing forecast
The core consumer price index in Japan, which excludes fresh food but includes fuel costs, rose 2.9% in October 2023 from a year ago, accelerating from a 2.8% g ...
Japan’s Nikkei notches fourth weekly gain as weaker yen lifts exporters
Japan's Nikkei share average stopped short of a fresh three-decade high on Friday, although it posted a fourth straight weekly gain as a weaker yen buoyed exporters' stocks. The Nikkei ended up 0.5%, ...
Lawsuit seeks harassed Osaka food company worker’s suicide to be deemed work-related
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Tokyo stocks rise as weak yen lifts exporters
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Japan Oct industrial output seen rising but Toyota disruptions will weigh- Reuters poll
Japan's industrial output likely inched up in October, a Reuters poll found on Friday, although widespread disruptions at top automaker Toyota Motor are expected to weigh heavily on the data. Industrial production likely grew 0. ( read original story ...)