Japan September inflation edges higher for first time since May
Government stockpiled rice, which was transported by bullet train, or the “shinkansen”, into the capital is handed over…
Nikkei 225, CSI 300, Hang Seng Index
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Hong Kong stocks hold steady as investors look for signs of easing global tensions
Hong Kong stocks edged up on Thursday, as investors looked for signs of easing geopolitical tensions following US…
Japan’s exports and imports grow in September despite Trump’s tariffs
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data Wednesday, on robust shipments to…
North Korea fires ballistic missiles in first such test in 5 months
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea performed its first ballistic missile tests in five months Wednesday, days…
Japan agrees to sell morning-after pill without prescription. But why now? – Firstpost
Japan’s health ministry has for the first time given the go-ahead for a morning-after pill to be sold…
Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female prime minister
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday, a…
What to expect for Japan’s economy under Sanae Takaichi, its 1st female prime minister
TOKYO (AP) — Share prices have soared recently in Tokyo on hopes that conservative Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi,…
Ukraine’s allies rush to bolster Zelenskyy amid fears over Trump-Putin deal – POLITICO
Meanwhile, Kallas suggested that EU leaders would sign off this week on the bloc’s 19th package of sanctions,…
More people want the new iPhone — and Apple shares
Apple CEO Tim Cook holds new iPhones during an Apple special event at Apple headquarters on Sept. 9,…