The Bank of Japan predicted growth of just 0.5 percent, cutting its previous forecast in half, and decided against another hike in interest rates. By River Akira Davis and Kiuko Notoya Reporting ...

Japan’s consumer confidence trends, on Wednesday, April 9, will influence USD/JPY trends and the Bank of Japan’s policy stance. Economists forecast the Consumer Confidence Index to drop from ...

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs could push Asian nations closer to China and destabilize regional security, Japan’s ruling party policy chief warned, calling for stronger defense ties ...

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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp said Tuesday that automated teller machines were unavailable at 50 locations, mainly in Hyogo and Osaka prefectures in western Japan, due to a system failure. The cause of ...

But Trump’s tariff blasts at South Korea and Japan, which he seems particularly angry at, also have helped the left-leaning Lee Jae-myung into the lead for the South Korean presidency.

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Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

Sunday 4 May 2025 1 JPY = 0.0069118 USD 0.0069099 0.0069013 JPY USD rate for 04/05/2025 Saturday 3 May 2025 1 JPY = 0.0069013 USD 0.0069051 0.0068979 JPY USD rate for 03/05/2025 Friday 2 May 2025 ...

Japan stopped using the MMR vaccine seven years ago - virtually the only developed nation to turn its back on the jab. Government health chiefs claim a four-year experiment with it has had serious ...

Spring season in Japan is characterized not just by the cherry blossoms, seasonal food and traditional and modern festivals and events, but also by the exceptional beauty that engulfs the land ...