Bank of Japan poised to raise rates to highest in 17 years
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald ...
Japan bank executives take pay cuts after employee is accused of stealing from safe deposit boxes
Executives at a leading Japanese bank have apologized and taken pay cuts after police arrested an employee who allegedly ...
Japan November machinery orders beat forecast on strong factory investment
Japan's core machinery orders rose 3.4% in November from the previous month to beat analysts' forecast, government data ...
Japan wage growth gathers steam as reluctant retailers raise pay
TOKYO: Japan’s retailers, typically among the most tight-fisted of employers, are offering big pay increases for ...
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Tokyo stocks surge on firm chip shares led by SoftBank Group
Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Wednesday, driven by gains in semiconductor-related shares following news that SoftBank ...
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Tokyo stocks sharply higher in morning as SoftBank Group soars
Tokyo stocks were sharply higher Wednesday morning, led by rises in SoftBank Group following news it would be part of a ...
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Bank of Japan chief again signals chance of rate hike next week
TOKYO—Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda repeated his pledge to discuss an interest-rate increase next week, echoing recent comments that have revived market expectations for imminent policy action.
MUFG Bank head vows review of safe deposit services after thefts
The head of Japan's MUFG Bank has promised to review the financial institution's safe deposit box operations following a ...