LONDON (Reuters) – The euro consolidated its gains on Friday after receiving a boost from the European Central Bank’s announcement a day earlier that it…
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Japan's 'mosh pit' trains spark fear of new coronavirus cases
TOKYO (REUTERS) – As Japan returns to work from coronavirus restrictions, its notoriously crowded trains – almost a symbol of its celebrated work ethic –…
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Fireworks explode across Japan to cheer up coronavirus-weary public
TOKYO (AFP) – Dozens of fireworks displays erupted simultaneously across Japan on Monday (June 1) to cheer up the public, urge the gods to end…
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Rise in Japan's first-quarter capex undercut by pandemic-driven profit slump
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese firms raised spending on plant and equipment in the first quarter, though a sharp drop in profits highlighted the economic pain…
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Euro and yen gain before Trump's press conference on China
LONDON (Reuters) – The euro extended its gains on Friday to a two-month high as traders waited for U.S. President Donald Trump’s response to China’s…
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Japan's low unemployment rate conceals deeper labour market pain
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s labour market in April appeared to be weathering a severe slowdown in economic activity due to the coronavirus pandemic, but a…
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Japan reality show Terrace House halts production after star's death
TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japanese reality TV show Terrace House has suspended its production for the 2019-2020 season after the sudden death of a 22-year-old cast member,…
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No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for coronavirus era
TOKYO (AFP) – No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to…
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Japan to compile $1.1 trillion second extra budget: draft
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government will compile a second extra budget worth 117.1 trillion yen ($1.1 trillion) to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus…
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Japan to strengthen cyber bullying laws after suicide of Netflix star Hana Kimura
TOKYO – Japan will prioritise laws to fight the scourge of cyber bullying, while a consortium of social media networks has vowed to clamp down…
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Japan lifts Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh stimulus
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas…
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Coronavirus: Japan's Uniqlo to make masks using underwear fabric
TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo, owned by Fast Retailing, said it plans to sell face masks made of fabric used for its…
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Did Japan just beat the coronavirus without lockdowns or mass testing?
TOKYO (BLOOMBERG) – Japan’s state of emergency is nearing its end with new cases of the coronavirus dwindling to mere dozens. It got there despite…
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Japan's core consumer prices slip into deflation for first time in three years
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s core consumer prices fell for the first time in more than three years in April on an annual basis, as weak…
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