TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) – Long-dated Japanese government bond (JGB) prices eased on Wednesday tracking U.S. peers ahead of a long weekend as Japan gears up for the Olympics, officially […]
Japan's core inflation hits 15-month high on energy costs
TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japan’s core consumer prices rose 0.2 per cent in June from a year earlier to mark the fastest annual pace in over a year, data showed on […]
JGB yields follow Treasuries higher amid weak BOJ bond-purchase operation
TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) – Japanese government bond yields edged higher on Monday tracking U.S. Treasury yields, while markets shrugged off the Bank of Japan’s weak bond-purchase operation. Yields on […]
Boris sends China warning: PM holds talks with Japan as huge military force sent to Asia
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Japan PM's push for higher minimum wage faces uphill battle amid Covid-19 pandemic
TOKYO (REUTERS) – Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s plan to boost the minimum wage is facing stiff opposition from Japan’s small and midsize firms, worried about their survival during Covid-19, and […]
Japan issues warning over North Korea missile launch – ships told to be alert
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Tokyo 2021: Japan bans foreign fans from Olympic games due to COVID-19 risks
The delayed Tokyo Olympics will be held without foreign fans and volunteers, the organising committee have decided. The Games, which were postponed from last year due to coronavirus, are scheduled […]
How Quad nations US, Japan, India and Australia are squaring up to China
One week ago, the Quad nations met in their first leader-level summit and emerged with pledges to work together on vaccines, supply chains and technology. China was not mentioned but […]
Japan stocks hit multi-decade high on economic optimism
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese shares rose on Monday and briefly touched a more than 30-year high on rising expectations for a rebound in corporate earnings and economic growth.Men holding umbrellas […]
Fukushima earthquake: Power goes out as huge 7.1 quake strikes Japan – VIDEO
Fukushima earthquake: Power goes out as tremor hits Japan When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related […]