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BOJ may seek ways to calm bond market, policy on hold
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to stand pat on monetary policy this week despite jitters over the recent volatility in bond markets, hoping it can prevent a renewed spike in yields by fine-tuning market operations. The central bank may...Tags: Weather Reports, Inflation and Deflation, Weather, Financial Markets, Tokyo (Japan)
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Japan upgrades economic outlook as Abe's policies take hold
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government upgraded its assessment of the economy on Monday, as emerging signs of an upturn in exports and factory output added to growing evidence that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's aggressive polices are beginning to...Tags: Inflation and Deflation, Financial Markets, Government Debt, Economy, Business and Finance, Foreign Exchange Market
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Nikkei hits new 5 1/2-year high on weak yen, signs of improving economy
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average surged to a fresh 5-1/2 year high on Monday, buoyed by further weakness in the yen and optimism over the growth outlook after the Japanese government raised its assessment of the economy for the first time in two...Tags: Toyota Motor Corp., Weather Reports, Consumers, Manufacturing and Engineering, Earnings
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CORRECTED-ANALYSIS-Little sign Abe can shake up Japan's inbound FDI
Reuters(Corrects third from last paragraph to show Renault took a stake in Nissan) * Japan PM Abe set to compile growth strategy in June * Previous growth strategies have fallen flat * FDI boost could show Abe serious about trying new policies By Stanley...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Nursing, Manufacturing and Engineering, United Kingdom, Tokyo (Japan)
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Analysis: Little sign Abe can shake up Japan's inbound FDI
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan risks missing, yet again, an opportunity to use foreign investment to help fuel sustained economic growth that has eluded it for the last two decades. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to make Japan "the world's easiest country...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Nursing, Manufacturing and Engineering, Tokyo (Japan), United Kingdom
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BRIEF: Suga clams up as source spins Iijima trip to North
The Japan TimesDuring his surprise visit to Pyongyang, Isao Iijima, a special advisor to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, explained to officials there that Tokyo continues to seek "comprehensive solutions" to the North's abductions of Japanese and to its nuclear arms and...Tags: Pyongyang (North Korea), Japan, Tokyo (Japan), Kidnapping
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62 Saudis graduate from SEHAI
Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaA group of 62 young Saudis has graduated from the Saudi Electronics and Home Appliances Institute (SEHAI) in Riyadh yesterday. This was the third batch of young Saudis graduating from the institute, bringing the total number of SEHAI graduates to 222...Tags: Science and Technology, Executive Branch, Politics, Government, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
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US stresses coordination after Japan PM's aide visits N.Korea
ReutersBy Linda Sieg TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. envoy for North Korea sidestepped questions on Thursday on the nature of a surprise visit to Pyongyang by an aide to Japan's prime minister, but said all sides tackling North Korea's nuclear ambitions should...Tags: Travel, Politics, Kim Jong Un, Pyongyang (North Korea), Seoul (South Korea)
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JGB yield spikes raise alarm bells
The Japan TimesIs it a sign of a full-fledged economic recovery or a looming catastrophe in the monetary making? Recent spikes in Japan's long-term interest rate, represented by the 10-year government bond, have created a stir and roused a deep sense of alarm among...Tags: Politics, Federal Reserve, Government Debt, Business Institutions, National Government
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The main question: Why did Hashimoto open his mouth?
The Japan TimesSince Monday, when news broke that Osaka Mayor and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) coleader Toru Hashimoto said Japan's wartime "comfort women" system, which forced thousands of young females around Asia into sexual slavery, had been...Tags: Civil Rights, Human Rights, Osaka (Japan), Politics, Government
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Abe lays out next step in his growth strategy
The Japan TimesPrime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled on Friday strategies for economic growth, ranging from promoting exports of infrastructure systems and developing measures to help create startup ventures to easing tourist visa regulations to bring in more foreign...Tags: Travel, Politics, Tokyo (Japan), Economy, Business and Finance, Malaysia
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As LDP rides high, are factions biding time?
The Japan TimesIn late April at an upscale hotel in Tokyo, more than 100 people thronged to have their photo taken with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso. The fundraising party, organized by Ikokai, Aso's faction in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, attracted more...Tags: Science and Technology, Politics, Political Fundraising, Government, Justice System
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