Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. The decision by the central bank came at the end of a ...
Stock Market Today: Asian Shares Gain After S&P 500 Climbs to a Record and Bank of Japan Raises Rate
Asian shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate ...
Japanese TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual assault report
Former star of J-pop band SMAP Masahiro Nakai resigned after several damning reports and suspicions that broadcasting giant ...