Osaka has struggled on clay throughout her career so far, but says she has taken inspiration from the 13-time French Open champion ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks gain as BOJ staying pat on policy sends yen lower, exporters gain
Tokyo stocks closed sharply higher Thursday as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) staying pat on its ultra-loose monetary policy fell in line with market expectations, while the yen's drop gave exporters a boost ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says cannot accept status quo change by force anywhere
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that he could not accept any move anywhere in the world to change the status quo by force. Kishida made the comments at the opening of a meeting ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto gains ground in U.S.-sanctioned Cuba
The Cuban central bank issued regulations on Tuesday for virtual asset service providers, after giving a nod last year to the personal use of cryptocurrencies, a move some experts said could help the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.75%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Gas & Water, Power and Marine Transport sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1.75%. Rising ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks surge, brushing aside collapsing Japanese yen
Stocks in Asia surged on Thursday despite a further dramatic decline in the Japanese yen. The yen has been in virtual freefall since the start of the year. Japan has been hit with rising prices as ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan: fight against ‘deflation’ is a lot harder than we think
The Bank of Japan has decided to maintain its easing policy amid growing concerns about slow growth, and is also committed to conducting ... ( read original story ...)
Yen Hits New 20-Year Low After Bank of Japan Reinforces Low-Rate Policy
Japan’s currency weakened to more than 130 to the dollar for the first time since April 2002, after the central bank reinforced its commitment to low interest rates despite rising inflation. ( read original story ...)
Japan to take FX action as needed after ‘worrying’ moves – MOF official
TOKYO — Japan will take appropriate action in the currency market as recent moves are “extremely worrying,” a Ministry of Finance (MOF) official said on Thursday, in the wake of the yen’s plunge to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco considers sale of Russian operations
Japan Tobacco (JT) said on Thursday it was considering selling its Russian operations after suspending investment and marketing activities in the country last month following Moscow's invasion of ... ( read original story ...)
WATCH: Osaka opens up on social media before The French Open
Osaka has been vocal about protecting her mental health. • She says she is staying away from social media ahead of this year's French Open championship. Tennis star Naomi Osaka says she is staying ... ( read original story ...)
5,394 new coronavirus infections recorded in Tokyo on April 28
Japan's capital registered 5,394 new coronavirus cases on April 28 after reporting 6,052 infections the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 5,394 new cases as downtrend continues
Tokyo confirmed 5,394 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, down by about 1,300 from the week before as a downtrend continues in major cities. The number of coronavirus patients with severe symptoms ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco eyes sell-off of Russia business
Japan Tobacco announced Thursday that it is considering selling off its Russian operations, JT International Russia, in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine. The company controls nearly 40% ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar hits 20-year peak on yen as Bank of Japan stays super-easy
The dollar shot to two-decade highs on the yen on Thursday after the Bank of Japan doubled-down on its super-low yield policy. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s decision to continue unlimited bond buying is the ‘right move,’ says professor
Takatoshi Ito, a professor at Columbia University and former Japanese deputy vice minister of finance, explains why the move is "correct." ... ( read original story ...)