Traders are scrutinizing every word from Japanese currency officials with renewed intensity as nine straight days of declines in the yen increases anxiety over the risk of intervention in the market.
Brazilian prosecutors indict man for killing his wife, child in Osaka Prefecture last year
Brazilian prosecutors have indicted a 34-year-old Brazilian man over the murder of his 29-year-old Japanese wife and their three-year-old daughter in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, last year. Japan has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports fall for first time since 2021, stoking concerns about economy
Japan's exports fell in July for the first time in nearly 2-1/2 years, dragged down by faltering demand for light oil and chip-making equipment, underlining concerns about a global recession as demand in key markets such as China weaken. ( read original story ...)
France to apply for Osaka Expo pavilion construction in September
Of 56 such countries and regions, only South Korea and the Czech Republic have so far filed their applications. ( read original story ...)
Currency Traders Hang on Every Word as Tokyo Jawbones the Yen
Traders are scrutinizing every word from Japanese currency officials with renewed intensity as nine straight days of declines in the yen increases anxiety over the risk of intervention in the market. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop on US rate hike concerns
Tokyo stocks fell Thursday, as sentiment was hurt by concern over continued interest rate hikes in the United States. ( read original story ...)
Japan sank into a trade deficit last month as exports dropped, especially to other Asian nations
Japan suffered a trade deficit last month as exports sank for the first time in two years and five months, dragged down by a slowdown overseas. ( read original story ...)
Japan mothers’ group fears Fukushima water release could revive health concerns
By Kiyoshi Takenaka, Akiko Okamoto and Tom Bateman IWAKI, Japan (Reuters) - Waves crashing on a Japanese beach lashed a man and a woman wearing waders and hats as they demonstrated the use of a blue ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan and South Korea to reveal new joint defenses against Chinese and North Korean Missiles
An upcoming summit at Camp David, Md. could produce a dramatic improvement in relations after years of strain stemming from Japan’s colonial occupation of Korea. ( read original story ...)
Japan trade data dims growth prospects as China leads decline in Asia exports
Exports to Asia plunged almost 37%, while those to China contracted 13.4% in an eighth consecutive monthly decline, underscoring the extent of the slowdown. ( read original story ...)
Some 40% of Japanese firms see fundraising impact from BOJ tweak
About 40% of Japanese firms expect the central bank's recent policy adjustment to have an impact on their fundraising, a Reuters survey showed, highlighting Japan Inc's sensitivity to any changes in ...
Japan has gone its own way on fighting inflation – can NZ learn from a global outlier?
With an inflation rate peaking at just 4.4%, Japan seems to be getting something right about managing economic pressures. How does it do this, and should New Zealand revisit its own strategies?
Japan exports shrink for first time in more than 2 years
Sharp falls in shipments of chip-making gear and parts outweighed a jump in demand for cars. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tokyo stocks fall in morning amid US rate hike concerns
Tokyo stocks fell Thursday morning, tracking overnight declines on Wall Street amid concern over continued interest rate hikes in the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia promotes crypto clarity amid regulatory uncertainty in the U.S.
Asia is promoting clear crypto rules at a time when large firms are facing regulatory uncertainty in the U.S., said industry observers.
Dismembered Body of U.S. Crypto Mogul Found in Bulgaria
The dismembered body of a murdered cryptocurrency mogul was reportedly found in Bulgaria's capital Sofia. The remains of Christian Peev, 41, who holds United States and Bulgarian citizenship were ...