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The Bank of Japan votes to unload ETFs and holds rates steady at 0.5%

The Bank of Japan votes to unload ETFs and holds rates ...

The Nikkei 225 stock index dropped and the yen strengthened after the announcement.

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Japan's Nikkei 225 rallies to record following Fed rate cut overnight

Japan's Nikkei 225 rallies to record following Fed rate...

Trade was choppy and tentative at first until a decisive move upward started at ...

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Marugame Seimen noodle restaurant managers to see raise of up to ¥20 million

Marugame Seimen noodle restaurant managers to see raise...

Eatery chain operator Toridoll Holdings' president also indicated the company ma...

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Japan’s top shipping company to expand LNG fleet as global demand climbs

Japan’s top shipping company to expand LNG fleet as glo...

Nippon Yusen is planning to boost its fleet to more than 130 vessels by early 20...

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China is sending its world-beating auto industry into a tailspin

China is sending its world-beating auto industry into a...

The sector is showing symptoms of a vastly oversupplied market — and point to a ...

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Chinese startup pitches tiny EVs to European markets

Chinese startup pitches tiny EVs to European markets

Linktour Automotive’s two new all-electric models are exempt from the European U...

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In shift from price-cutting trend, Japan's telecom firms hike rates as costs rise

In shift from price-cutting trend, Japan's telecom firm...

Desperate to ensure price hikes are accepted by subscribers, telecom carriers ha...

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Disney's ABC yanks 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air after remarks about Kirk

Disney's ABC yanks 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air after re...

The move is the latest taken against media figures, academic workers, teachers a...

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TikTok lives: U.S. and China in deal for app to keep operating in United States

TikTok lives: U.S. and China in deal for app to keep op...

The agreement requires TikTok's American assets to be transferred to U.S. owners...

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Bank of Japan set to hold rates steady even as inflation remains high

Bank of Japan set to hold rates steady even as inflatio...

It is expected to keep the policy rate at 0.5% at its meeting this week.

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Climate-conscious investors back Trump's call to end quarterly reports

Climate-conscious investors back Trump's call to end qu...

Trump's call to end quarterly reporting has received support from an unlikely so...

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GPIF bets on property and infrastructure in Japan, in alternative asset first

GPIF bets on property and infrastructure in Japan, in a...

Pension funds around the world are seeking extra yields from alternative assets ...

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Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo

Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir ...

Regardless of their motivations, foreign property buyers in Japan have come unde...

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Nissan to shut design studios in U.S. and Brazil and downsize London and Japan operations

Nissan to shut design studios in U.S. and Brazil and do...

The Japanese automaker said the restructuring, which will be completed by the en...

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U.S. tariffs on Japanese autos formally cut to 15% from 27.5%

U.S. tariffs on Japanese autos formally cut to 15% from...

The reduction is a long-awaited implementation of the terms of a July 22 agreement.

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U.S. appeals court rejects Trump bid to oust Fed's Lisa Cook

U.S. appeals court rejects Trump bid to oust Fed's Lisa...

The attempt to fire the Federal Reserve governor was the first by a president si...