| Sat, 20 Apr 2024 Japan should pursue fiscal consolidation, IMF economist says
An International Monetary Fund economist has urged Japan to start the process of fiscal consolidation as the normalization of its monetary policy is under way. ... ... | BOK chief says won-dollar exchange rate may stabilize if Middle East conflict does not escalate
Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a meeting with reporters in Virginia, April 19. Yonhap | The won-dollar exchange rate may move toward stabilization if tensions in the Middle East do not escalate further, the chief of South Korea's central bank forecast ... | Yuta Watanabe retires from NBA: Forward shares plans to play in Japan after six-year career
Yuta Watanabe is moving on from the NBA. | After a tumultuous year with the Suns and Grizzlies, Watanabe will return to his native Japan to continue his basketball career. | The six-year NBA veteran announced his decision in a video streamed on Instagram Live. He ... | Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit
Bosses worried about turnover or wondering how long a new hire will stick around can now turn to AI for a heads-up on who might be next out the door. ... ... | Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over "groundless" reviews
A group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against U.S. search giant Google, demanding damages for what they say are results showing unpoliced derogatory and often false comments. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Tokyo District Court, demands 1.4 ...... | VN sees great potential for development of electric motorbikes
The potential for developing the electric motorbike market in Vietnam is significant. As the government encourages the adoption of electric vehicles and consumers become more conscious of environmental issues, there is a growing demand for electric motorbikes. | ... | Political heat prods Japan and South Korea to team up on weak currencies
The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their currencies in a joint statement with the U.S. this week underscores the political heat they face from stiff inflation that is being aggravated by weak exchange rates. ... | Liaoning sees potential in business links with Japan
Participants of the Liaoning-Japan Economic and Trade Cooperation Seminar expressed their hope to leverage the geographical proximity and cultural affinity between China's Liaoning province and Japan to continuously deepen and expand pragmatic cooperation in various fie... | BOJ chief points to hiking interest rates if inflation keeps rising
Bank of Japan chief Kazuo Ueda said Friday the central bank will "very likely" raise interest rates if underlying inflation continues to increase, stressing future decisions will be data dependent. | After its first interest rate hike in 17 years at its previous policy ... | China's BYD adds new dealership in Tokyo
TOKYO, April 19 (Xinhua) -- China's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD added a new showroom in Tokyo on Friday as the carmaker continued its steady march in the Japanese market dominated by hybrids and domestic brands. | The three-story dealership operated b... | Japan finance chief issues fresh warning on excessive yen moves
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday that authorities would take appropriate action against excessive currency market moves, repeating his warning to investors against pushing down the yen too much. ... ... | Philippines wants U.S. and Japan to take over rail deal eyed by China
A Philippine freight railway project may be built with the support of the U.S. and Japan, an official in charge of it said, as Manila seeks alternative financing deals after dropping funding talks with China. ... ... | Japan's Lawson to ride consumption recovery
Japan's Lawson Convenience Store has plans to increase its store count to 10,000 in China by the end of 2025, up from 6,330 at the end of 2023, as consumption in the country gradually recovers, one of its local executives said. | Tokita Takashi, general manager of Lawso... | |
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