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BUSINESS / Markets
Feb 19, 2018
Bank of Japan watchers see strong stimulus continuing under Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to stick with Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda indicates that powerful stimulus will continue, and the yen's recent advance could make policy normalization even more remote.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Feb 12, 2018
Singapore Exchange shares fall most in nine years after end of India licensing pact
Singapore Exchange Ltd. stock fell the most since November 2008 in early trading Monday as investors reacted to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.'s move to end its licensing pact with the Lion City bourse.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Feb 6, 2018
Dollar weaker around ¥109 in late Tokyo
The dollar was weaker around ¥109 in Tokyo trading late Tuesday, dragged down by a plunge in stocks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
Dec 19, 2017
Tokyo Stock Exchange is an 'irresponsible' market referee, fund head says
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is failing in its duty as a market referee, according to the chairman of a prominent Japanese investment fund.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 8, 2017
Paris to host Japonismes 2018 cultural expo to mark 160 years of diplomatic ties
Paris will host the Japonismes 2018 cultural exposition to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Japan next year.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Nov 29, 2017
Students benefit from homestays without going overseas
Traveling overseas for a homestay to brush up their English or try life in another culture has become almost de rigueur for Japanese students, with many going as teenagers through their schools or as a private arrangement. However, the costs involved mean such an experience is often beyond the reach...
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Nov 23, 2017
Dollar licks wounds after biggest drop since June
The dollar nursed losses on Thursday after posting its biggest loss in five months in the previous session, as investors dialed down expectations on the outlook for U.S. interest rate hikes next year based on minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 14, 2017
HSBC sees yen at 100 against dollar within months as Japan falters on inflation
The yen may advance to 100 against the dollar by the year's end as investors conclude that Japan is still failing to sustain inflation gains five years after Abenomics was introduced, according to HSBC Holdings PLC.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Sep 12, 2017
Dollar rises above ¥109 in Tokyo
The dollar climbed above ¥109 in Tokyo trading Tuesday, reflecting higher stock prices in and outside Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 6, 2017
Mom and pop investors tiptoe into Japan's lucrative REIT market
This summer, Japanese real estate investment trusts benefited from an unexpected group of net buyers for the first time in nearly seven years: Mom and pop investors.
BUSINESS
Aug 28, 2017
Trump administration weighs cuts in cultural, work exchange visas: WSJ
President Donald Trump's administration is considering reducing visas for U.S. cultural and work exchange programs, including au pairs and summer workers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
EDITORIALS
Aug 22, 2017
Still a long way to go for Toshiba
Toshiba has a long way to go before it's in the clear.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 20, 2017
Stock exchange chief Kiyota turns surprise critic of BOJ's 'distorting' ETF purchases
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's policies have a surprise new critic: the head of Japan's stock exchange.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Jun 8, 2017
Fate of Toshiba hangs in the balance as TSE delisting threat looms
Toshiba's survival hangs on the ability to make its earnings deadlines, eliminate its negative net worth and show improvement in management.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Apr 11, 2017
Dollar falls to ¥110.50 in Tokyo on geopolitical risks
The dollar retreated to levels around ¥110.50 in Tokyo trading Tuesday, weighed down by heightened geopolitical risks over Syria and North Korea.

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