Slumping Japan exports, factory orders add to headaches for PM Abe, BOJ
Japan's exports fell sharply in April and manufacturing activity suffered the fastest contraction since Prime…
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Toshiba to cut its capital base to about $1.8 billion
Japan's Toshiba Corp said on Monday it would more than halve its capital base - a move that comes in the wake of a…
Obama heads for Asia to boost trade, cooperation
US President Barack Obama is leaving on a weeklong, 16,000-mile trip to Asia as part of his effort to pay more…
G7 warns of Brexit ‘shock’ to global economy
A British vote to quit the European Union would inflict a "shock" on the global economy, G7 ministers said…
United States, Japan FX row overshadows G7 meeting; leaders eye Brexit threat
The United States issued Saturday a fresh warning to Japan against competitive currency devaluation, exposing a…
Japan’s Abe: G7 sees need to boost demand, address supply constraints
G7 leaders agree on the need to take measures to boost global demand and eliminate factors that hamper productivity…
Sony to include AI as key business pillar, invests in U.S. start-up
Japan's Sony Corp said it plans to build up its artificial intelligence (AI) business and eventually turn it into a…
Major G7 leaders agree on need for fiscal steps: Japan’s Abe
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday a majority of Group of Seven leaders agree on the need to deploy…
Yen weaker on BOJ easing talk, BOE’s ‘Super Thursday’ in focus
The yen fell on Thursday as investors sold the currency amid speculation that the Bank of Japan could decide to…
Obama to visit Hiroshima, will not apologize for World War Two bombing
Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit Hiroshima in Japan later this month, but he will not…
