Japan's currency, the yen, has continued to weaken. It recently approached 160 per dollar after a…
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Nikkei Faces Worst Week in Over a Month Amid Inflation Fears
Japan's Nikkei share average is set for its worst week in over a month, dropping 4%…
Nikkei Falls 2.5% as Oil Prices and Inflation Worsen
Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 2.5% on Tuesday, August 18, closing at 67,460.73. Concerns over rising…
Japan’s GDP Grows 0.3% in Q2, Misses Analysts’ Forecasts
Japan's economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2026, according to data released by…
Japan’s Power Prices Reach 3.5-Year High Amid Oil Surge
Japan's day-ahead spot electricity prices surged to $0.15 (24.78 Japanese yen) per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on Wednesday,…
Yen falls to 163 per dollar, a 40-year low amid pressures
The Japanese yen weakened past 163 per US dollar on Wednesday, marking its lowest level since…
Chinese Warship Fires Live Rounds in Japan’s Economic Zone
A Chinese missile destroyer conducted live-fire drills inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for the first…
Japan Confirms Chinese, Russian Warships Held Drills Nearby
Japan's defense ministry confirmed on Wednesday that Chinese and Russian warships conducted live-fire drills within Japan's…
Japan’s yen hits 40-year low amid rising interest rates
The Japanese yen has fallen to a 40-year low as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raises…
Japan to Invest $2.3 Trillion in AI and Robotics by 2040
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced a plan to invest ¥1 trillion (approximately…