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Holiday Travel Day Before Thanksgiving Predicted To Be Heavier Than Years Past

American traveller carries gun from US to Japan undetected

The security breach came two weeks into the government shutdown, during which TSA agents have been required to work but have not received paychecks.

Jan 14, 2019

Global Markets: Asian shares falter from 1-1/2-month highs, markets wary about China data

Partial data on trade from China showed dollar-denominated exports growth was the highest since 2011. Markets are still awaiting numbers for December due shortly.

Jan 14, 2019

Nissan top executive Jose Munoz resigns amid broadened Ghosn probe

In a statement, Nissan said that Munoz had "elected to resign" from the company, effective immediately. The company declined to offer details.

Jan 12, 2019

Asian markets outside Japan trade lower on 21 November

Asia stocks at one-month high, focus stays on US-China trade talks

Asian stocks inched higher to one-month highs on Friday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated the U.S. central bank can be patient on raising interest rates further.

Jan 11, 2019

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Global Markets: Asian shares blindsided by dismal China data

Asian shares turned tail on the first trading day of the new year as more disappointing economic data from China darkened the mood and erased early gains in U.S. stock futures

Jan 2, 2019

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Dollar steady; Aussie gains on US-China trade developments

The dollar traded narrowly against its peers on Monday, as risk sentiment remained fragile over heightened concerns of slowing global growth and a partial U.S. government shutdown.

Dec 31, 2018

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Global stocks under a cloud as US political tumult adds to growth anxiety

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had also raised market concerns by convening a crisis group amid the pullback in stocks.

Dec 26, 2018

Japan's cabinet approves record $900 billion budget, aims to soften sale tax blow

The general-account budget for the year starting April 1 is 101.5 trillion yen ($902.3 billion), and features increased spending on welfare, public works and defence on top of the offsetting steps.

Dec 21, 2018

Dollar struggles near one-month low, risk aversion boosts yen

The dollar hovered near a one-month low against its peers on Friday, weighed down by a subdued outlook toward U.S. interest rates and the economy, while risk aversion in the broader markets boosted the yen.

Dec 21, 2018

I don't touch a computer: Japan's cyber security minister makes shocking admission

The 18-year veteran in the parliament, however, exuded confidence that he will be able to discharge the duties of the cyber security minister despite not being computer literate.

Nov 15, 2018

This Japanese Island is the most trending travel destination in the world

The Island is expected to surpass Hawaii in terms of number of visitors

Nov 8, 2018

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India suffers WTO setback in Japan's steel tariff dispute

India fears a WTO ruling on safeguard tariff following a Japanese challenge on steel import duty will have an impact on import from other sources

Nov 8, 2018

Japan's youth suicides hit 30-year high – survey

Suicides by Japanese youth have reached a 30-year-high, the education ministry said on Monday, even as overall suicide numbers have steadily declined over the past 15 years.

Nov 5, 2018

PM Modi visits Japan; to focus on vital sectors to boost cooperation in Indo-Pacific region

Shinzo Abe will host a state banquet for PM Modi on Monday after the discussions. PM Modi is the first world leader invited to Abe's holiday home. PM Modi will leave for India after the banquet.

Oct 28, 2018

Asian shares resume descent, oil prices up on Saudi tensions

Not helping the mood, oil prices jumped and Saudi Arabian shares tumbled on rising diplomatic tensions between Riyadh and the West.

Oct 15, 2018

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Centre to raise import tariffs on electronic and communication items to bolster a falling rupee

India said on Thursday it will raise import tariffs on several electronic items and communication devices, in another move to rein in imports and bolster a falling rupee.

Oct 12, 2018

Asia stocks at 17-month low amid China concerns

Japan's Nikkei fell 1.2 percent, hurt in part by a rise in the safe-harbour yen.

Oct 9, 2018

SpaceX to help Japanese startup to find water on moon

The Japanese startup firm, Ispace was one of the organisations that are eyeing the Google-sponsored Lunar Xprize

Sep 29, 2018

G-4 leaders from India, Brazil, Germany and Japan plan to review UN Security Council reform

The four countries of the G-4 advocate for Council reform and mutually support each other for a permanent seat on an expanded Council.

Sep 26, 2018

Return of Abenomics: Shinzo Abe poised to become Japan's longest serving PM after winning party vote

Abe comfortably beat his only contender, former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba, by securing 553 out of a total 807 votes.

Sep 20, 2018

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