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Former BOJ chief Kuroda calls for rate hikes and tighter fiscal policy
Former Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda has warned that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's spending plans could stoke an inflationary upswing.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan stocks close at fresh record high despite China uncertainty
Nikkei average jumps 2.2% led by tech stock reversal and BOJ member nominee
Source: Nikkei Asia
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U.S. men's hockey team visits Trump at White House on its way to his State of the Union
The gold-medal-winning U.S. men's Olympic hockey team landed at Joint Base Andrews and visited President Donald Trump at the White House before attending his State of the Union…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan demands swift release of national detained in Iran
A Japanese national has been detained in Iran and must be swiftly released, the Japanese government said on Wednesday. The person was detained on January 20, Deputy Chief…
Source: Japan Today
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Indonesia fast-tracks push to roll out homegrown trains
Sovereign wealth fund's decision could impact ties with Japanese rail suppliers
Source: Nikkei Asia
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U.S. to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time
The U.S. will provide on-site passport services this week in a settlement in the West Bank, marking the first time American consular officials have offered such services to…
Source: Japan Today
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Sundance Film Festival sets dates, theaters for first Colorado edition in 2027
The Sundance Film Festival may be starting anew in Boulder, Colorado, next year, but it’s sticking with its late January time frame. Festival organizers on Tuesday said the…
Source: Japan Today
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Albanese tells Australia to 'turn the heat down' after bomb threat
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday he did not take his security for granted, after he was evacuated from his residence for several hours following an…
Source: Japan Today
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Nikkei index ends at record high
The Nikkei stock index ended at a record high above 58,000 on Wednesday, as speculation about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan receded after the…
Source: Japan Today
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MUFG Bank, Japan ICT Fund invest in US self-driving startup May Mobility
Funding links to NTT partnership as startup expands Level 4 services
Source: Nikkei Asia
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