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Nuclear plant restarts may be Japan's best option for energy need: Lawmaker
Speeding up restart of nuclear reactors halted in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear accident may be Japan's best option for riding out any oil and gas shortages that result from sanctions on Russia
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Japan current account deficit at highest since 2014 on oil import costs
Japan recorded its largest current account deficit since the start of 2014 in January as a jump in oil import costs offset gains in investment income, with uncertainty due to Ukraine war and Covid-19
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Nikkei hits 16-month low as oil rally sparks investor worries of slowdown
Wall Street's main indexes fell sharply overnight, with the Nasdaq Composite confirming it was in a bear market.
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North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward Sea of Japan
This was the ninth missile launch conducted by Pyongyang this year
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Women's investible wealth grows more than that of men, shows data
When it comes to Asia (excluding Japan), women's investible wealth is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8 per cent to $7.3 trillion by 2025 from $4.8 trillion in 2020
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Japan's unemployment rate increases to 2.8% due to surge in Covid cases
Japan's unemployment rate rose marginally to 2.8 per cent in January due to increasing cases of Covid-19 negatively impacting the labour market, s government report said on Friday.
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Japan unveils measures to boost oil subsidy, back small firms
Concern about Russian oil supplies, which at 4 million to 5 million barrels per day (bpd) are second only to Saudi Arabia in volume, have pushed up oil prices to levels not seen in a decade.
Japan's Nikkei slips to 15-month low as Russia Ukraine crisis intensifies
Japan's Nikkei index hit a 15-month low on Friday as global markets remain on edge following reports of Europe's largest nuclear power plant set on fire amid an intensifying war between Ukraine-Russia
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Collaboration can boost northeast India's trade, economy: Japanese envoy
Japan's Envoy Suzuki Satoshi said that the comprehensive collaboration between India and Japan would provide the northeast region with access to the Bay of Bengal and access to ASEAN countries
Japan's Jan jobless rate rises as curbs for Covid-19 hit service sector
World's third-largest economy faces downside pressure from record coronavirus deaths and the Ukraine crisis.
Unilateral changes to status quo unacceptable in Indo-Pacific: Japanese PM
On Thursday, the Quad Leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a virtual meeting to reaffirm their dedication to the Quad as a mechanism to promote regional stability and prosperity.
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US, UK, Japan, other countries interested to attend Bengal biz summit: Govt
Diplomats of Italy, Netherlands, Paraguay, Kenya, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Malaysia, Morocco and Slovenia also joined the session virtually
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Japan's JAL, ANA cancel all flights to and from Europe amid Ukraine war
Japan Airlines Co Ltd and ANA Holdings Inc said they would cancel all flights to and from Europe on Thursday, citing concerns about safety due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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Tokyo court gives ex-Nissan executive Kelly suspended sentence
The verdict announced Thursday will allow Kelly to return to the US immediately.
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Japan offers to take in Ukrainian refugees amid Russian invasion
Japan's prime minister says his country will accept refugees from Ukraine, as Russia invades its eastern European neighbour.
Tokyo court to rule whether deputy helped former Nissan chief hide $80 mn
A Japanese court will deliver its verdict on former Nissan Motor director Kelly who is accused of helping the automaker's ousted chairman, Carlos Ghosn, hide $80 mn of income from financial regulators
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Toyota to resume Japan operations after one-day halt due to cyber attack
The Japanese business daily Nikkei reported Tuesday the problem was ransomware
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Toshiba's CEO Satoshi Tsunakawa steps down amid restructuring efforts
Toshiba's Chief Executive Satoshi Tsunakawa is stepping down, as the embattled Japanese technology giant seeks to restructure and restore its reputation.
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South Korean prez calls for Japan to look squarely at history, be humble
South Korean President Moon Jae-in called for Japan to look squarely at history and show a humble attitude over its wartime past for the 2 countries to overcome historical feuds, move for cooperation
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India and Japan renew bilateral swap arrangement of $75 billion
Essentially, BSA is a two-way arrangement where both authorities can swap their local currencies in exchange for dollars
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