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Japanese voters reject plans to move controversial US base
Today on DW News: The Saudi crown prince brings his charm offensive to China, but remains silent when it comes to Beijing's treatment of its Muslim minority. A referendum in Okinawa over the relocatio... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and Japan offer tradition, expectation to Olympic golf
TOKYO (AP) — Golf returned to the Olympics three years ago in Rio de Janeiro after a 112-year absence. But few play golf in Brazil, which kicked up problems from the start when a top-notch course had ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic Golf: Tokyo and Japan offer tradition, expectations
TOKYO (AP) -- Golf returned three years ago in Rio de Janeiro after a 112-year absence from the Olympics. But few play golf in Brazil, which kicked up problems from the start when a top-notch course h... ( read original story ...)
Okinawa: Tokyo to overrule referendum on US base
Turnout was 52%. Okinawa governor Denny Tamaki, who was voted in on a promise to fight the relocation, urged the government in Tokyo to "accept the resolute intention" of voters and "immediately halt ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya student tracks classical and jazz gigs for music fans across Japan
A student at Nagoya University’s Graduate School of Information Science has developed an online platform for music fans that keeps them update on classical and jazz concerts by musician and venue. Kan... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes at 10-week high after Trump delays China tariff hike
TOKYO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rallied to a 10-week high on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he would delay a planned tariff increase on Chinese imports following “producti... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei falls on US-China trade deal optimism
Headline indices of the Japan share market closed at 10-week high on Monday, 25 February 2019, as investor sentiments bolstered amid trade optimism after U. S. President Donald Trump announced a postp... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Stocks close higher on US-China trade deal hopes
"Sentiment is not bad but we need fresh positive factors before seeing shares rise further," Shinichi Yamamoto, broker at Okasan Securities in Tokyo, told AFP. The dollar fetched 110.64 yen in Asian a... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s international schools flourish despite legal gray area
International schools, which typically conduct classes in English, are flourishing in Japan. The number of students at these schools has jumped about 30% in four years. The surge in enrollment ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises to 10-week high after Trump delays tariff hike on China goods
TOKYO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rallied to a 10-week high on Monday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he would delay a planned tariff increase on Chinese imports follo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank can shelve its price goal, Prime Minister Abe’s advisor says
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic advisor said the country's central bank can abandon its 2 percent inflation target or suspend efforts to achieve it once the job market is tight enough. "Pri... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe’s adviser says BOJ can shelve its price goal
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan can abandon its 2 percent inflation target or suspend efforts to achieve it once the job market is tight enough because the public is better off having prices fall, ... ( read original story ...)
BANK OF JAPAN : Japan inflation picks up in January
Mubasher:Inflation in Japan accelerated in January on the back of higher utility bills, although it was still below the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) target, data released on Friday showed. Core consumer pric... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese Bank That Fuels the Global Lending Market
Corporate borrowers were in a tough spot for a few weeks in January. Things had been looking up after the December market swoon, but there were problems in a part of the market that serves junk-rated ... ( read original story ...)
RBI formalises $75-billion swap pact with Bank of Japan
This arrangement would bring in greater stability to the foreign exchange and capital markets. The Reserve Bank of India and the Bank of Japan are said to have formalised the $75- billion swap agreeme... ( read original story ...)