The benchmark Nikkei 225 surged over 5% to a record high as Japan reopened after extended Golden Week holidays.
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Japan’s Nikkei surges past 61,000 for first time on earnings, Mideast optimism
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average shot to a record high on Thursday as financial markets reopened after holidays, catching up with optimism over strong technology ...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 tops 62,000 for the first time as Asia markets look past Trump’s Iran threats
Asia-Pacific markets jumped, shrugging off renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 tops 61,000 for the first time as Asia markets look past Trump’s Iran threats
Asia-Pacific markets jumped, shrugging off renewed tensions in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo mother accused of strangling 6-year-old son to death denies murder
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Japan Fires Missile in Joint Drill With US and Allies in Northern Philippines, Facing South China Sea
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Type 88 surface-to-ship missile launcher fires during the Joint Task Force (JTF) Maritime Strike, part of Balikatan, the annual joint military exercises ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Philippines strengthen defense ties amid China tensions
Japan and the Philippines have announced plans to deepen defense cooperation amid growing tensions with China in the South China Sea. Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro and Philippine Defense ... ( read original story ...)
Japan joins South China Sea combat drills with US and Philippines in post-war pivot
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Japan’s New Leader Tours Asia, Pitching Stability in Troubled Times
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Trump-backed crypto firm accuses billionaire investor of smear campaign, vows to ‘correct the record’ in court
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