One of several critical commentaries in PLA Daily takes aim at Japan for its ‘military expansionism’ in recent years and engaging in bloc politics alongside ‘some major power’. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo risks being carried away by intel craving: China Daily editorial
The reforms implemented by Tokyo over the past 10 years have seen a break with the so-called postwar Yoshida Doctrine that emphasized concentrating resources on economic development and letting the US ... ( read original story ...)
Over 180,000 residents urged to seek shelter as tropical storm soaks Japan
More than 180,000 residents in a western Japanese city were urged to seek shelter on Tuesday as a tropical storm hit, swelling rivers and triggering landslide warnings.Sugimoto urged people in the region to seek shelter on higher ground due to the risk of flooding. ( read original story ...)
Microfluidic Solutions leaders celebrate its relocation of headquarters to Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Funai Microfluidic Solutions (FMS) celebrates the high-tech company’s recent relocation of its business unit headquarters to Lexington from Osaka, Japan. Mike Marra, chief technology ... ( read original story ...)
China’s military paper slams Japanese defence and Taiwan policies as Tokyo marks 78th year of WWII surrender
One of several critical commentaries in PLA Daily takes aim at Japan for pursuing 'military expansionism' and bloc politics Article also slams Tokyo for following 'some major power' and having 'stoked ... ( read original story ...)
Tropical storm Lan soaks Japan’s main island
A month's worth of rain drenched parts of Japan's main island Honshu on Tuesday as a tropical storm hit, swelling rivers and triggering landslide warnings.Around 650 people were forced to stay overnight at Kansai airport, ( read original story ...)
Australian Dollar Defies Gravity with Action Out of China, the PBOC and Japan
The Australian Dollar initially dipped lower before rallying as the US Dollar paused in its recent run-up while Chinese data showed a fragile economy needing stimulus. Higher AUD/USD?
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.49%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Glass, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic and Banking sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.49%. The ...
Asia markets mixed as Japan GDP beats expectations, China July data disappoints
Japan saw its second quarter GDP rise by 6% on an annualized basis, while China saw its industrial output and retail sales figures for July.
Japan GDP grew 6%, easily beating expectations on robust exports
Economist surveyed by Reuters had expected the world's third-largest economy to post 3.1% growth in the April-June quarter.
Has Binance blown its chance to rule the crypto markets?
The exchange that looked best placed to benefit from last year’s collapse of FTX has instead found itself beset by regulatory setbacks ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher as chip shares track Wall Street gains
Investors' response to stronger-than-expected economic growth data was limited as the outcome was already expected, said Suzuki.
Japan to respond appropriately to excess forex moves: finance chief
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will take "appropriate" action in response to excessive forex moves and is closely watching market developments, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Tuesday after the yen ...
Japan’s Suzuki: Not targeting absolute levels on FX intervention
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that authorities are not targeting absolute currency levels when it comes to intervening in the market.Suzuki made the remark at a news confer ...
Japan yields follow Treasuries higher; weak demand at 5-year sale
The 10-year JGB yield rose 1 basis point (bp) to 0.625% as equivalent Treasury yields reached a nine-month high of 4.219% in Tokyo trading, ahead of the release of US retail sales and trade data later ...
USD/JPY retreats towards 145.00 as upbeat Japan statistics join US Dollar’s pullback ahead of Retail Sales
USD/JPY clings to mild losses around 145.50-45 heading into Tuesday’s European session as it prints the first daily loss in seven. In doing so, the Yen pair takes clues from the upbeat Japanese ...