Japanese export growth eases recession fears

Tōkyō : Japan | 2 days ago

In October, exports fell 23.2 per cent from a year earlier, compared with a 30.6 per cent decline in September, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday. The figure ...

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Japanese deflation fuels calls for action

Tōkyō : Japan | 6 days ago

The Bank of Japan, which has been resisting public calls by politicians for a more aggressive approach, moved towards a neutral stance on the risk of inflation on Friday. “We want the BoJ to extend ...

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Hatoyama, Obama likely to meet Nov. 13 in Tokyo

Tōkyō : Japan | 22 days ago

U.S. forces in Japan.      Asked about the schedule of the summit meeting, the official said, ''Things are moving toward that direction.''      The two are likely to discuss issues ...

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Business › Yamada Denki opens flagship store in Tokyo

Tōkyō : Japan | 27 days ago

Japan’s largest consumer electronics retail chain Yamada Denki Co on Friday opened its flagship store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district, where its rivals Bic Camera Inc and Sakuraya Co have their ...

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