Japan core machinery orders rebound 8.7% in April
TOKYO, JAPAN / MENA Newswire / – Japan core machinery orders rose 8.7% in April from the previous month, government data showed, marking a strong...
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Jangmi disrupts Tokyo flights and rail services
Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi weakens after landfall but keeps Tokyo on alert with heavy rain, flight cancellations and rising rivers....
Japan current account surplus hits $24.8 billion in February
TOKYO: Japan posted a current account surplus of 3.93 trillion yen, or about $24.8 billion, in February, as strong returns on overseas investments helped offset softer trade-related...
Magnitude 5 earthquake hits eastern Japan without tsunami
TOKYO: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture in eastern Japan at 10:06 a.m. on Wednesday morning, shaking the Kanto region and causing buildings in Tokyo to...
Western Japan hit by 6.4 magnitude quake no tsunami risk
MENA Newswire, TOKYO: A series of powerful earthquakes struck western Japan on Tuesday morning, rattling the Shimane and Tottori prefectures and prompting widespread concern, though no tsunami...
Japan records 3.78 trillion yen surplus in August current account
In August Japan ran a 3.78 trillion yen current account surplus, down 4.8 percent, dragged by an 11.5 percent fall in overseas investment income....
Japan’s digital trade deficit hits record $43 billion in 2024
Japan’s digital trade deficit hit a record $43 billion in 2024, driven by heavy reliance on US tech services like cloud, online ads, and licensing,...
Japan posts record $193 billion current account surplus in 2024
Japan recorded a record $193 billion current account surplus in 2024, fueled by strong foreign investment returns, a weak yen, and an improving trade balance,...
Japan raises interest rates to 0.5 percent amid inflation concerns
Japan raised its interest rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, citing inflation and wage growth, signaling a shift in the Bank of Japan’s long-standing...
Japan approves record $730 billion budget for fiscal year 2025
Japan approved a record $730 billion budget for fiscal 2025, prioritizing defense and social programs to address security concerns and rising costs from its aging...