Japan government approves $92 bn extra budget
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's unpopular minority government approved on Friday an extra budget to help pay for a massive stimulus ...
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Yen rallies on rate hike bets as equity markets swing
Hong Kong (AFP) - The yen rallied Friday after forecast-busting inflation data out of Tokyo boosted talk of another Japanese ...
Hello Kitty owner plunges 17% on sharesale plan
Tokyo (AFP) - Shares in the Japanese entertainment giant behind the popular Hello Kitty brand plunged on Wednesday after major ...
Hello Kitty owner plunges 17% on sharesale plan
Tokyo (AFP) - Shares in the Japanese entertainment giant behind the popular Hello Kitty brand plunged on Wednesday after major ...
Japan government approves $140bn stimulus
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's minority government signed off Friday on a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in ...
Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65 bn for AI, chips
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence aimed at reclaiming its status as ...
‘Megaquake’ warning hits Japan’s growth
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data ...
Japan growth slows as new PM readies stimulus
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks ...
7-Eleven owner announces counter-bid to foreign buyout
Tokyo (AFP) - The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Wednesday its founding family had offered a counter-bid to a takeover ...
7-Eleven owner considers going private to avoid foreign buyout: reports
Tokyo (AFP) - The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven is considering going private by buying back its own shares in a ...
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