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Yen Hits 140 Level Against Dollar, A 7-Month High
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NHK
The Japanese currency strengthened to the 140-yen level against the dollar in Tokyo on Monday. It's the first time in about seven months that it's climbed to that range.
The move comes after US President Trump described "currency manipulation" as a non-tariff trade barrier in a social media...
The Japanese currency strengthened to the 140-yen level against the dollar in Tokyo on Monday. It's the first time in about seven months that it's climbed to that range.
The move comes after US President Trump described "currency manipulation" as a non-tariff trade barrier in a social media...
- April 21, 2025
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Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Falls over 1% as Stronger Yen Pressures Exporters
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JAPAN NEWS
Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped more than 1% on Monday, weighed down by a stronger yen that pressured exporters, while investors looked ahead to currency talks between Japanese and U.S. finance chiefs later this week.
The Nikkei ended 1.3% lower at 34,279.92, while the broader T...
Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped more than 1% on Monday, weighed down by a stronger yen that pressured exporters, while investors looked ahead to currency talks between Japanese and U.S. finance chiefs later this week.
The Nikkei ended 1.3% lower at 34,279.92, while the broader T...
- April 21, 2025
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Plug And Play Japan Launches First Fund For Startups
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TECH IN ASIA
Plug and Play Japan has launched its first fund, “Plug and Play Japan Fund I,” to support startups in Japan.
The fund aims to solve key challenges such as limited access to global markets for Japanese startups.
It has secured over 3 billion yen (around US$21.1 million) in its initi...
Plug and Play Japan has launched its first fund, “Plug and Play Japan Fund I,” to support startups in Japan.
The fund aims to solve key challenges such as limited access to global markets for Japanese startups.
It has secured over 3 billion yen (around US$21.1 million) in its initi...
- April 20, 2025
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Shibuya Ward Creates Paper Cycle for Local Production, Consumption; Recycled Toilet Paper Made from Scrap Paper
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JAPAN NEWS
The Shibuya Ward Tourism Association and local businesses in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, are working together to turn paper bags, receipts and other scrap paper into toilet paper for local elementary schools.
The association is asking other businesses and retail outlets to participate in th...
The Shibuya Ward Tourism Association and local businesses in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, are working together to turn paper bags, receipts and other scrap paper into toilet paper for local elementary schools.
The association is asking other businesses and retail outlets to participate in th...
- April 19, 2025
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Major Japan Life Insurer To Pile Into Domestic Super-Long Bonds
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JAPAN TIMES
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance plans to invest in Japan’s super-long government bonds this fiscal year after their yields skyrocketed, and is considering shifting from foreign debt.
"Yields have risen to levels that align with our investment perspective, so we will proceed with bond...
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance plans to invest in Japan’s super-long government bonds this fiscal year after their yields skyrocketed, and is considering shifting from foreign debt.
"Yields have risen to levels that align with our investment perspective, so we will proceed with bond...
- April 19, 2025
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Japan Reports ¥5.22 Tril Trade Deficit In FY2024
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JAPAN TODAY
Japan recorded a trade deficit in its March-April fiscal year but racked up a surplus with the U.S., the Finance Ministry reported Thursday.
Japan’s global trade deficit totaled 5.2 trillion yen for the fiscal year through March, for the fourth straight year of deficits, according t...
Japan recorded a trade deficit in its March-April fiscal year but racked up a surplus with the U.S., the Finance Ministry reported Thursday.
Japan’s global trade deficit totaled 5.2 trillion yen for the fiscal year through March, for the fourth straight year of deficits, according t...
- April 17, 2025
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Trump Tariffs Squeeze Some Japanese Food Exporters; Rice, Seafood Producers Fear Negative Impact
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JAPAN NEWS
With U.S.-Japan trade negotiations beginning in earnest on Thursday, Japanese companies face increasing uncertainty regarding their export prospects, especially with some sectors already feeling the initial impact of the new U.S. tariff policies.
While they have seen significant grow...
With U.S.-Japan trade negotiations beginning in earnest on Thursday, Japanese companies face increasing uncertainty regarding their export prospects, especially with some sectors already feeling the initial impact of the new U.S. tariff policies.
While they have seen significant grow...
- April 17, 2025
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Japan Manufacturers Turn Cautious About Business Outlook Due To Trump Tariffs: Reuters Poll
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REUTERS
Japanese manufacturers expressed improved business sentiment in April versus March though are bearish about their outlook over the next three months as they brace for the impact of sweeping U.S. import tariffs, a Reuters Tankan poll found.
The poll, which tracks the Bank of Japan quarte...
Japanese manufacturers expressed improved business sentiment in April versus March though are bearish about their outlook over the next three months as they brace for the impact of sweeping U.S. import tariffs, a Reuters Tankan poll found.
The poll, which tracks the Bank of Japan quarte...
- April 16, 2025
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Honda Says Shifting Hybrid Civic Production From Japan To US
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BSS NEWS
Automaker Honda said Wednesday it will shift production of its hybrid Civic model from Japan to the United States in June or July, but stopped short of saying the reason was US tariffs.
The rationale behind the decision "is not a single issue", a spokesman for the Japanese firm said. "...
Automaker Honda said Wednesday it will shift production of its hybrid Civic model from Japan to the United States in June or July, but stopped short of saying the reason was US tariffs.
The rationale behind the decision "is not a single issue", a spokesman for the Japanese firm said. "...
- April 16, 2025
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Japan Crosses 10 Million Visitors Through March At Fastest Ever Pace
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BUSINESS TIMES
For the whole of 2025, tourist arrivals are on pace to eclipse last year’s all-time level of 36.87 million
Japan crossed the 10 million visitor mark at the fastest ever pace this year, reaching that level already in March, official data showed on Wednesday (Apr 16), as the weak y...
For the whole of 2025, tourist arrivals are on pace to eclipse last year’s all-time level of 36.87 million
Japan crossed the 10 million visitor mark at the fastest ever pace this year, reaching that level already in March, official data showed on Wednesday (Apr 16), as the weak y...
- April 16, 2025
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