Japan
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financeJapan Denies Limits on Yen Intervention, in Daily Talks with US
Japan's top currency diplomat says there are no constraints on intervention frequency to support the yen, confirming daily communication with US authorities ahead of Treasury Secretary Bessent's visit.
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financeNikkei Breaks 61,000 as Tech Earnings and Middle East Optimism Fuel Rally
Japan's Nikkei hit a record high above 61,000 as markets reopened, driven by strong tech earnings, a weaker yen, and hopes for a Middle East peace deal.
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financeJapan's Nikkei Surges Past 62,000 to Record High
Japan's Nikkei hit a record high on optimism over tech earnings and Middle East peace prospects. The broader Topix also climbed.
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financeNikkei Shatters 61,000 Barrier as Tech Rally and Mideast Optimism Fuel Surge
Japan's Nikkei hits record high above 61,000 on strong tech earnings, Middle East peace hopes, and a strengthening yen.
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financeAsian Stocks Edge Higher, Oil Steady Amid Middle East Tensions and Busy Earnings Week
Asian markets rose cautiously, oil prices stabilized, and the yen fluctuated as traders balanced geopolitical developments with earnings and central bank cues.
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worldJapan's Overtourism Crisis: Residents Fight Back in Fujiyoshida
Fujiyoshida, Japan, battles overtourism. Locals patrol for unruly tourists after the cherry blossom festival is canceled.
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financeJapan Eyes Stricter Shareholder Proposal Rules Amid Activist Backlash
Japan considers tightening rules for shareholder proposals, responding to corporate concerns over activist investor demands and resource diversion.
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financeActivist Fund Palliser Targets SMC Corp with $3.8 Billion Buyback Proposal
Activist investor Palliser Capital has acquired a stake in Japan's SMC Corp, proposing a substantial $3.8 billion share buyback to boost the undervalued factory automation firm.