Asian shares retreated on Wednesday, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other stars that have been riding the mania surrounding artificial-intelligence.
Japan’s exports fall most in four years as tariff pain deepens
Japan's exports fell 2.6% in value in July from a year earlier, sliding more than the median forecast of a 2.1% decline, the country's Ministry of Finance reported on Wednesday.
“My GOAT”- Naomi Osaka sends touching message to Gael Monfils after their US Open mixed doubles loss, Frenchman’s wife Elina Svitolina also reacts
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Japan’s exports tumble most in four years as U.S. tariff pain intensifies
Exports fell 2.6% in value from a year earlier, sliding more than the median forecast of a 2.1% decline, the Finance Ministry has reported. ( read original story ...)
Japanese manufacturers moving headquarters out of central Tokyo
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Japan PM to propose economic zone initiative for Africa amid China’s clout
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Vietnamese man assaulted and robbed near Nippori Station in Tokyo
A Vietnamese man in his 40s was attacked and had a bag containing about one million yen (US$6,780) stolen by two men believed to be foreigners near Nippori Station in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gov’t launches detailed ‘heat map’ to help people avoid heatstroke
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Japanese brewer Sapporo delays new beer launch over ‘embarrassing …
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Can Crypto and Virtual Currencies Redefine the Future of Gaming Payments?
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Bank of Japan has no choice but to hike rates now. But at what cost?
Japan is staring down the barrel of an economic mess, and the Bank of Japan can’t stall any longer. The central bank has no real option left but to raise interest rates—again. The weak yen has wiped ...
Japan exports clock steepest plunge in more than four years, dropping by a more than expected 2.6%
The trade readings come after Japan reported its second-quarter GDP figures, which saw the country beat expectations as net exports drove growth.
Japan’s Exports Fall for Third Consecutive Month
Japan’s exports fell for a third consecutive month in July amid fears over the impact of higher U.S. tariffs.