Japan
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financeJapan Stands Ready to Intervene on Yen Volatility, Eyes US Bond Impact
Japan warns it will act against excessive FX volatility, ensuring intervention does not spike US Treasury yields, as yen flirts with 160 per dollar.
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financeJapan's Q1 GDP Surges Past Forecasts, Energy Crisis Looms
Japan's economy grew an annualized 2.1% in Q1, beating expectations, but the Middle East conflict threatens future growth.
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worldUS Tourists Arrested at Japanese Zoo Over Stunt in Famed Monkey Enclosure
Two US nationals arrested after one jumped into the enclosure of Punch, a viral baby macaque, at Ichikawa City Zoo while the other filmed.
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cryptoJapan's Top Brokerages to Launch Crypto Investment Trusts for Retail Investors
SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are developing Bitcoin and Ethereum investment trusts, enabling Japanese retail investors to access crypto through their existing brokerage accounts.
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cryptoJapan's Central Bank Chief Urges Unified Digital Currency Framework
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino calls for integrating stablecoins and CBDCs to prevent monetary system fragmentation.
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worldJapan's Tougher Business Visa Rules Spark Outcry and Petition
A petition with tens of thousands of signatures calls for Japan to review stricter business visa rules that critics say unfairly target long-term foreign residents.
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financeAlphabet Goes to Japan for AI Cash: First Yen Bond Sale
Alphabet issues its first yen bond, raising up to $3.2 billion to fund AI infrastructure. This move into Japan's low-rate market avoids equity dilution.
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healthAntiviral Pill Ensitrelvir Proven to Prevent COVID After Exposure
A landmark trial shows Japanese drug ensitrelvir (Xocova) significantly reduces COVID-19 risk among household contacts, with U.S. FDA decision expected.