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Bold Abe aims to take Japan in new direction
Arianna Huffington"I have experienced failure as a politician," Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe once said. In his second round as the country's prime minister, he is determined to avoid the mistakes of the past -- beginning with how to deal with the stagnant Japanese...Tags: The Huffington Post, Government, Politics, Arianna Huffington, Political Fundraising
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Postcard from Tokyo: What Zen, haiku and tea have to do with surviving the financial crisis
Arianna HuffingtonTOKYO -- Konnichiwa! Greetings from Japan, where I've been for nearly a week leading up to thelaunch of our latest international edition, HuffPost Japan. Japan is an amazing place -- almost overwhelming in how singular and beautiful it is. And we are...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Religion and Belief, The Huffington Post, Tokyo (Japan), Financial Markets
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Tokyo governor resigns to form new party, run for parliament
World NowShintaro Ishihara, the strident governor of Tokyo who helped touch off a major dispute between China and Japan over some uninhabited islets near Taiwan, announced that he was quitting his post and forming a new political party.... -
Shinzo Abe, hawkish former Japanese leader, eyes return to power
World NowFormer Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was elected as head of the Liberal Democratic Party, a move that could pave the way for the hawkish politician to return as the nation's leader if elections are called this fall.... -
Egyptian activist accused of defaming religion denies charges
World NowAccused of defaming Islam and the sanctity of all religions, Egyptian activist Albert Saber stood in court on Wednesday in his first trial session as he denied all charges. Saber, a 27-year-old blogger and activist who comes from a Coptic Christian... -
U.S. will seek to lift ban on Myanmar imports, Clinton announces
World NowThe Obama administration will seek to lift the U.S. ban on imported products from Myanmar, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced Wednesday at the beginning of a meeting with Myanmar President Thein Sein.... -
Japan politicians play 'game of chicken' over financial cliff
World NowLocked in a political standoff over a crucial budget bill, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is under mounting pressure to hasten elections -- a step likely to push his party out of power. The bill, which would allow the Japanese government to borrow more... -
Is Sony un-Japanese enough to entertain change?
ReutersBy Tim Kelly TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Few foreign activist investors have made much headway in forcing change in Japan, where a conservative corporate culture favours long-standing ties with banks, business partners and workers rather than...Tags: Inflation and Deflation, Science and Technology, PlayStation, Politics, Tokyo (Japan)
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BOJ may seek to ease bond market jitters, policy seen on hold
Reuters* No policy action expected after massive April stimulus * BOJ may fine-tune market operations to stem bond rout * Strong GDP may prompt BOJ to revise up economic view * BOJ decision due 12:30-14:00 Wednesday, 0330-0500 GMT * Gov Kuroda to brief press...Tags: Inflation and Deflation, Money and Monetary Policy, Credit Ratings, Tokyo (Japan), Weather Reports
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Japan exports disappoint, full benefits of weak yen yet to show
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose less than expected in April from a year earlier due to weak demand from Europe and China, highlighting the challenges confronting the world's third-biggest economy as policymakers try to engineer a sustained revival....Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Trade Balance, Politics, Weather Reports, Tokyo (Japan)
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks cheered by Fed reassurance, yen awaits BOJ
Reuters* Asian stocks open up, buoyed by record highs on Wall St * Fed officials play down speculation of ending stimulus anytime soon * BOJ policy decision closely watched, yen headed higher By Ian Chua and Vidya Ranganathan SYDNEY, May 22 (Reuters) - Asian...Tags: Foreign Exchange Market, Money and Monetary Policy, Ben Bernanke, Bonds, Japan
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BOJ holds steady despite bond turmoil, upgrades economic outlook
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept policy steady on Wednesday despite concerns over recent volatility in bond market, saying growth is starting to pick up even as risks loomed from an uncertain global outlook. The central bank upgraded its...Tags: Inflation and Deflation, Money and Monetary Policy, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology, Credit Ratings
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