Economist surveyed by Reuters had expected the world's third-largest economy to post 3.1% growth in the April-June quarter.
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Japan to respond appropriately to excess forex moves: finance chief
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Tokio Marine Southeast Asia Asset Sale Draws Japan Rivals, Sources Say
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Japan’s Goto highlights risk of global slowdown and effects of price hikes
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Coinbase launches independent pro-crypto policy group
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Apple and Samsung to invest in SoftBank’s Arm at IPO
TOKYO: Apple and Samsung Electronics will invest in SoftBank Group -owned chip designer Arm at its initial public offering (IPO), expected in September, Japan’s Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher; chip shares lead gains
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday to track the overnight firm finish of Wall Street as investors scooped up stocks after sharp losses in the previous session, with chip-related shares ...
Japanese economic growth surges on strong exports and tourism
Japan's economic growth jumped at an annual pace of 6% in the April-June period, marking the third straight quarter of growth as exports and inbound tourism recovered ...
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