Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday the central bank's purchases of exchange-traded funds are part of its monetary stimulus and it was up to the bank to decide on how to dispose ...
Tsunami-hit Japanese city to change siren tone for March 11 anniversary
Sirens are sounded in many disaster-hit municipalities in Japan on March 11 every year to remind people to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in 2011. A city in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation slows from 42-year high, price pressures remain
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO (Reuters) -Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo slowed in February as the effect of government energy subsidies kicked in, though an index stripping ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation eases as subsidies take effect
New data shows inflation in Japan's capital eased for the first time in more than a year as government subsidies kicked in. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on Wall St. gains, weak yen
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks were higher Friday morning, extending gains toward the end of the morning session, as Wall Street gains overnight on expectations for a smaller-than-expected rate hike by ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Slows Sharply as Subsidies Mask Ongoing Strength
Inflation in Tokyo decelerated for the first time in more than a year, as ramped-up government subsidies masked a strengthening price trend that will keep scrutiny on the Bank of Japan’s policy path ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s February service-sector activity grows at fastest rate in eight months – PMI
Japan's services sector activity grew at the fastest pace in eight months in February, a private sector survey showed on Friday, as the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic receded globally. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tycoon’s success a ray of sunshine for Napier owner
Napier racehorse owner Bruce Lewis wasn’t at Matamata last Saturday to see his star two-year-old Tokyo Tycoon maintain his unbeaten record because he was still trying to sort out his house and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate capex raises economic recovery hopes
Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment for a seventh straight quarter through to the end of 2022, data released yesterday showed, offering relief to policymakers counting on a ...
Tokyo Inflation Slows Sharply as Kishida’s Subsidies Kick In
Inflation in Tokyo decelerated for the first time in more than a year, as government subsidies drove down energy bills, suggesting the current round of price gains may have peaked. ( read original story ...)
Ad giant Dentsu, 5 other firms indicted for alleged Tokyo Games bid-rigging
Tokyo prosecutors have indicted advertising giant Dentsu Group and five other Japanese firms and seven individuals for alleged bid-rigging related to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY rebounds from 136.50 as Tokyo Inflation softens heavily, US Services PMI eyed
The USD/JPY pair has witnessed buying interest after dropping to near 136.50 in the Asian session. The asset has picked strength as the Statistics Bureau of Japan has conveyed that Tokyo Consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Overall Inflation Slows To 3.4% On Year
Overall consumer prices in the Tokyo region of Japan were up 3.4 percent on year in February, the Ministry of Communications and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s jobless rate falls to 2.4% in January
Japan's jobless rate fell to 2.4% in January, while the availability of jobs fell for the first time in nearly 2-1/2 years, government data showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Finds 7,000 Islands It Didn’t Know It Had
Japan discovered it has 7,000 more islands than previously thought thanks to advanced survey mapping technology. The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) found 14,125 islands during its ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan Is Considering a Move Toward LGBTQ Rights
Japan is the only country among the Group of Seven advanced democracies without any laws to protect the rights of LGBTQ people, let alone officially recognize same-sex couples. But as it prepares to ... ( read original story ...)