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CURRENCY

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2022
On Japan¡¯s farms, a weakening yen adds to slow-burning discontent
The yen¡¯s slide to a more than two-decade low this year has hit Japan¡¯s farmers hard, making the already high cost of imported feed, fuel and fertilizer even more difficult to afford.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 18, 2022
Travelers ask, ¡®Cash, what¡¯s that?¡¯
On a recent trip to England, Andrew Dodson, 35, and his wife, Erin, 32, who live in Traverse City, Michigan, had an unexpected problem: No matter how hard they tried, they couldn¡¯t spend the 700 British pounds they¡¯d brought along.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 1, 2022
Japan¡¯s top currency diplomat says weak yen a mixed bag for economy
The boost a weak yen gives to Japan¡¯s export volumes has declined compared with the past, as manufacturers target shipments of high-end, state-of-the-art products overseas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 10, 2021
As cryptocurrencies boom, Japan looks to finally move on from scandals
A hacking attack that hit Coincheck in 2018 put a wet blanket on a growing cryptocurrency frenzy, but local players feel the industry has now turned a corner.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 13, 2020
Keeping up with the Fed
Economies like Japan will have little choice but to pursue post-pandemic monetary expansion.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Jan 22, 2020
Dollar retakes ?110 in Tokyo trading
The dollar recovered ?110 in Tokyo trading Wednesday, as investors calmed down after overreacting to news about the spread of a deadly viral outbreak.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 30, 2019
Ghana determined to join West African neighbors¡¯ new currency, eco
Ghana is determined to join a new West African currency, called the Eco, which is expected to replace the CFA Franc as early as 2020, according to a statement from the presidency.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Dec 16, 2019
Dollar falls to around ?109.40 in Tokyo trading
JIJI
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 20, 2019
China¡¯s digital currency could threaten dollar¡¯s dominance
China¡¯s central bank digital currency may boost the internationalization of the yuan.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Nov 18, 2019
Dollar rises above ?108.90 in Tokyo trading
JIJI
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2019
Asian nations face U.S. currency manipulation listing threat
Asia is bracing for the latest U.S. Treasury report on foreign currency manipulators, set for release amid a trade war that shows no sign of ending.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 2, 2019
Kenya finds $71 million in suspect cash as it retires old notes
A Kenyan anti-corruption drive uncovered the equivalent of tens of millions of dollars in unexplained wealth when it retired old banknotes, the central bank said on Wednesday, adding much of the cash appeared to have been gained in ¡°the criminal area.¡±
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 24, 2019
Presence of Japan¡¯s ?1 coins likely to fade further with tax hike
Small and silver in color, the ?1 coin may not have much of a presence after the consumption tax rises from 8 percent to 10 percent on Oct. 1.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Sep 18, 2019
Dollar solid around ?108.20 in Tokyo ahead of BOJ and U.S. Fed policy decisions
The dollar moved firmly around ?108.20 in Tokyo trading on Wednesday, as investors waited for monetary policy decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Sep 9, 2019
Dollar flat around ?106.95 in Tokyo
The dollar went sideways around ?106.95 in Tokyo trading Monday amid a lack of fresh trading incentives.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 2, 2019
Argentina imposes capital controls as debt crisis escalates, gives exporters five days to repatriate foreign currencies
Argentina¡¯s government authorized currency controls Sunday in an about-face by President Mauricio Macri, who had previously lifted many protectionist practices of his predecessor, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 16, 2019
Japan regains status as top foreign holder of U.S. Treasurys
Japan surpassed China in June as the top holder of U.S. Treasurys after raising its holdings to a nearly three-year high, as the trade war between the world¡¯s two largest economies intensified.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 13, 2019
Macri refuses to throw in towel after Argentine primary drubbing, currency¡¯s plunge
Argentine President Mauricio Macri said he can still get re-elected in October even after ending a key primary vote more than 15 percentage points behind his main contender.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 7, 2019
Bank of Japan chief Kuroda¡¯s pain threshold put to test as yen rallies and yields slump
Global financial turmoil is turning up the heat on the Bank of Japan, raising the question of how much pain it can take before it is forced to act.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 7, 2019
Trump shrugs off trade war concerns as China warns of market chaos
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed concerns over a protracted trade war with China, as Beijing warned that Washington¡¯s decision to label it a currency manipulator would lead to chaos in financial markets.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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