Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is poised to order a package of measures next week, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said, as he seeks to address a deteriorating economic picture. ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Tokyo hits 2-year high as energy costs soar
"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" (Reuters) -Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital rose at the fastest pace in more than two years in March, propelled by energy costs that have hit a ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ Kuroda repeats view weak yen benefits Japan’s economy
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Friday reiterated his view a weak yen benefits the economy as a whole, brushing aside concern the currency's slide to multi-year lows could do more harm than ... ( read original story ...)
Japan FinMin Suzuki hints at steps to tackle price hike on PM instruction during next week
Will consider steps to cope with price hikes after PM instruction expected next week,” said Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki during early Friday morning in Asia. More to come Information on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka hired therapist after Indian Wells heckling incident
Naomi Osaka sought out a therapist after being heckled at Indian Wells and after her sister seemed very concerned for her. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Hits Fastest Clip in Two Years on Energy
The cost of living in Tokyo increased by the biggest margin in more than two years this month as the impact of surging oil prices prompted another acceleration of inflation.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Freeze Assets of Additional 25 Russian Individuals – Foreign Ministry
Japan to Freeze Assets of Additional 25 Russian Individuals - Foreign Ministry TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will freeze the assets of an additional 25 Russian individuals and prohibit exports to 81 Russian ... ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Japan’s capital hits 2-year high in March
Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose at the fastest annual increase in more than two years in March, propelled by soaring energy costs. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares head for muted open; investors set to monitor shares of Apple suppliers in Asia
Investors will watch shares of Apple suppliers in Asia. The tech giant is reportedly planning a hardware subscription service for iPhones that could launch as soon as the end of this year. ( read original story ...)
Another day, another win for Naomi Osaka at Miami Open
Two days, two wins and making it look easy. Naomi Osaka sure seems like herself again. The former world No. 1 is through to the third round at the Miami Open, easily handling 13th-seeded Angelique ... ( read original story ...)
‘Japan’s most famous yachtsman’: 83-year-old attempts solo Pacific crossing
Kenichi Horie, known as ‘Japan’s most famous yachtsman’, sailed across the Pacific ocean multiple times over 60 years ... ( read original story ...)
The US-Japan Alliance: The Bedrock of Peace and Stability in a Volatile World
Continuing global uncertainty, exacerbated by the intensifying Ukraine situation, has illustrated the full importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, and the necessity for Japan to ... ( read original story ...)
Verisk estimates $2bn to $4bn property losses for magnitude 7.3 earthquake in Japan
Insured property losses for the 16 March magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck offshore the island of Honshu will be between $2bn and $4bn, according to Verisk. ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs poised to lead U.S. IPO of SoftBank’s Arm – sources
SoftBank Group Corp is planning to pick Goldman Sachs Group Inc as the lead underwriter on the initial public offering of Arm Ltd that could value the British chip designing company at as much ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Is Seeking at Least $60 Billion in Arm IPO
SoftBank Group Corp. is seeking a valuation of at least $60 billion for Arm Ltd. when the business goes public, according to people familiar with the matter, aiming for a higher amount than it would ... ( read original story ...)
Zelenskyy asks Japan for tougher sanctions against Russia amid fears of chemical attack, nuclear threat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Japan’s parliament to ramp up economic sanctions against Russia, while relaying reports of a planned chemical attack and fears of a potential ... ( read original story ...)