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MarketsYen plumbs 6-yr low as BOJ moves against rising bond yields
LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen crashed to a six-year low versus the dollar on Monday,...
March 28, 2022
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ReutersPhilippines, U.S. hold biggest military exercises in seven years
MANILA, March 28 (Reuters) - The Philippines and the United States kicked off on Monday their bigges...
March 28, 2022
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General News
Japanese students ponder peace amid Ukraine crisis
Activities to promote peace are growing at elementary and junior high schools in response to Russia...
March 28, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan-developed COVID-19 vaccines might be available for use in next few months
The prospect of Japan using domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine products practically is coming c...
March 28, 2022
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Economy
Raft of price hikes to hit consumers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A raft of price hikes for food and daily necessities will hit consumers in Japa...
March 28, 2022
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CompaniesBrewers switch sales targets from restaurants to home drinking
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A beer sales battle is intensifying in Japan, with major makers switching their...
March 28, 2022
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Markets
BOJ’s Tankan forecast to show weaker business sentiment
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Bank of Japan’s Tankan quarterly survey for March, to be released Friday, i...
March 28, 2022
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Washington PostZelensky steps up criticism of West, demanding weapons and sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is demanding that the United States and its allies send more ...
March 28, 2022
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General NewsNighttime bakery works to tackle social issues
Three bread outlets in central Tokyo that are open only in the evening are aiming to prove that brea...
March 28, 2022
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CompaniesToshiba’s spin-off plan had support of 40% of shareholders
TOKYO, March 28 (Reuters) – Toshiba Corp’s plan to spin off its devices unit had a shareholder suppo...
March 28, 2022
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General News
Volcanic warning issued near Kita-Iwojima
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Meteorological Agency on Sunday issued a volcanic warning for waters ...
March 28, 2022
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ReutersTaliban ban BBC’s local language services in Afghanistan – broadcaster
KABUL, March 28 (Reuters) – The Taliban have banned BBC television news in three main languages of A...
March 28, 2022
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General NewsRechecking readiness for disasters, power failures
An earthquake struck areas of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures on March 16 at 11:36 p.m., recording ...
March 28, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Small, midsize companies urged to strengthen measures
Small and midsize companies will be required to take measures to prevent bullying and other acts of ...
March 28, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Russia increasingly isolated by its self-righteous stance
Russia, which has drawn harsh international criticism for its invasion of Ukraine, has become incre...
March 28, 2022