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Yen Drops As Bank Of Japan Maintains Key Interest Rate

The yen weakened against the dollar Thursday after the Bank of Japan kept borrowing costs unchanged, extending a retreat for the currency that came after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer rate cuts.

International Business Times

Pentagon Chief To Meet Japan PM On Final Asia Trip

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday, having a day earlier warned American troops near Tokyo of the threat represented by China.

International Business Times

Japanese PM Ishiba Promises Collaboration With Opposition For Reforms

Japanese PM Ishiba forms alliances with opposition, focuses on reforms, international relations, and economic growth.

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Japan Government Approves $92 Bn Extra Budget

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Japan passes $250B economic package meant to lift wages and spur growth

Japan has approved a $250 billion economic stimulus package centered around initiatives intended to boost incomes

The Independent UK

Japan Government To Approve $140bn Stimulus

Japan's minority government was expected Friday to approve a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers' pockets after the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years.

International Business Times

Japan's Trade Deficit Persists Amid Weak Yen And Rising Costs

Japan's trade deficit persists as imports exceed exports, impacted by a weakening yen and global uncertainties. Prime Minister Ishiba aims to enhance econo...

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Japan records trade deficit for the fourth month straight despite export recovery

Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and the rising price of energy kept import costs high

The Independent UK

Xi and Ishiba meet amid tensions as China urges Japan to ‘properly handle’ history

Xi Jinping says China and Japan should be ‘partners, not threats’

The Independent UK

Biden Urges Xi To Curb North Korea's Support For Russia

President Biden to address North Korea's support for Russia and other key issues in Asia-Pacific during meeting with President Xi Jinping.

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Japan PM Expresses Concern To Xi Over South China Sea Situation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over the situation in the South China Sea to Chinese President Xi Jinping in their first in-person talks, Tokyo's foreign ministry said Saturday.

International Business Times

US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea

Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to North Korea treaty.

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Biden set to meet South Korean and Japanese leaders amid growing worries about North Korea

President Joe Biden is gathering South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for talks

The Independent UK

Biden Holds Talks With South Korea And Japan Leaders

President Biden to discuss North Korea's military activities with South Korean and Japanese leaders at APEC summit.

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International Business Times

Japan Growth Slows As New PM Readies Stimulus

Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to jumpstart the world's fourth-largest economy.

The Independent UK

Japan official clarifies why prime minister Ishiba was spotted ‘sleeping’ in parliament

Video showing Shigeru Ishiba dozing off in parliament went viral on social media on Monday

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Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Faces Political Turmoil Ahead

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces challenges post-election, including a corruption scandal and opposition influence. Ishiba must navigate politi...

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Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Reelected After Election Loss

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reelected in Japan after election loss, faces challenges in forming coalition. Opposition leader Yoshihiko Noda defeated. Ish...

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The Independent UK

Japan’s Ishiba survives parliament vote as prime minister despite terrible election result

Ruling coalition keeps power despite losing majority in last month’s election

International Business Times

Japan PM Set To Form Minority Government

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a parliament vote on Monday that is expected to keep him in the job, but with a fragile grip on power after a disastrous general election.

The Independent UK

Japan’s Ishiba vows to boost military and forge closer ties with US under Donald Trump

Japan’s Ishiba vows to work closely with Trump administration to strengthen diplomacy and security

International Business Times

Japan PM To Boost Defence Alliance With 'Very Friendly' Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday he had agreed with US president-elect Donald Trump in a phone call to strengthen the nations' alliance, after the tycoon's victory sent defence-related shares surging.

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Japan election: voters took aim at an untrustworthy government beset by scandal

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) suffered a severe blow on October 27 when, alongside its smaller coalition partner, Komeito, it lost its majority in a snap general election. The ruling coalition took 215 seats, fewer than the 233 required, with the centre-left opposition Constitutional Democratic party making big gains.

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Bank Of Japan Warns Of 'High Uncertainties' After Election

The Bank of Japan warned Thursday of "high uncertainties" following the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years, as it kept interest rates unchanged.

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