Japan's underlying inflation approaching 2%, economy minister says
Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Monday the country's underlying inflation was approaching 2%, a goal that is ...
Asia markets rise as investors assess Japan's positive economic data; eyes on U.S. PCE data
Asia-Pacific markets rise on Friday, tracked a rise in U.S. equities, as investors digested the latest batch of corporate ...
Japan weighs trust in Trump as US says defence of Diaoyu Islands rock solid
Washington has confirmed its security treaty with Japan covers the disputed islets, but concerns remain about Trump’s ...
Starbucks Japan introduces location-based pricing in stores nationwide; Major cities see price hikes
Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. has announced it will introduce location-based pricing starting on Feb 15. Of the chain’s ...
Japan and Aussie stocks break ranks with Wall Street to rise; most Asia markets closed for holiday
Australia's export price index rose 3.6%, while its import price index advanced 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Rescuers in Japan Try to Reach Driver Trapped in Sinkhole for Days
In response to the incident, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said it has called for emergency inspections of similar infrastructure, particularly those connected ...
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Japan Inc. ramps up recruitment drive at Asian campuses
TOKYO/HANOI -- Japanese companies are accelerating their drive to snag overseas talent by offering corporate-sponsored classes at universities around Asia, turning abroad as dwindling domestic birth ...
Stock market today: Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street tech gains
Asia markets are mostly higher on Friday following gains on Wall Street driven by Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms after strong ...
Japan's government interest costs to swell more than 50% in next few years
Japan's annual interest payments on government debt could surge more than 50% over the next few years, government estimates ...