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The Japanese yen surged to the lower 155 range against the US dollar following coordinated intervention efforts by Japan and the United States, with officials signaling potential for further action.
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business
Tokyo and Washington coordinated efforts on Friday, August 2nd, 2026, to stabilize the yen amid its decline to a 40-year low against the dollar.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM
world
Japan's Finance Ministry coordinated with the United States to intervene in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the yen amid recent volatility.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 11:44 PM
business
Japan and the United States jointly intervened in currency markets to support the yen for the first time since 2011, with Japan signaling readiness for future action if needed.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 11:55 PM
business
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advances a $30 billion reduction in the consumption tax on food to ease household inflation pressures despite fiscal challenges.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 12:29 PM
world
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led a delegation to New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan summit, highlighting ongoing investment and trade relations as India balances ties with Japan and China.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 8:47 AM
business
Amid efforts to reduce reliance on China, Japan's startups are expanding domestic defense drone manufacturing with new collaborations and production initiatives.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 2:04 AM
world
Tokyo and Washington coordinate a yen-buying operation to halt the Japanese currency's slide to 40-year lows amid signals of further action if needed.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 1:44 AM
business
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul begins a two-day visit to Indonesia to unveil a new strategic partnership plan, while India's Manipal Healthcare prepares for a major IPO amid regional economic shifts.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 7:03 AM
world
Violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians escalates in the West Bank following the killing of an Israeli security guard, with settler rhetoric endorsing lethal retaliation.
BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 5:30 AM
business
Since June 1, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not made any publicized phone calls with world leaders, marking a two-month silence in her phone diplomacy.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 4:49 AM
business
The plan to lower the consumption tax on food has raised concerns about Japan's fiscal discipline and social security funding.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 9:33 AM
world
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls rescue efforts a 'race against time' after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake triggers an explosion at a major shopping center.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 6:35 AM
world
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to reduce the sales tax on food from 8% to 1% for two years starting April 2027, aiming to ease living costs amid concerns over Japan's fiscal health.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 5:22 AM
global-institutions
The UN’s human rights office reports escalating violence in the West Bank, with rising settler attacks and new settlements approved by the Israeli government, prompting calls for urgent international action.
UN News | Jul 29, 2026, 6:05 PM
business
For fiscal year 2025, smaller public pension funds in Japan achieved returns up to 2 percentage points higher than the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF).
Nikkei Asia | Jul 29, 2026, 2:26 AM
business
Takaichi aims to boost support with tax legislation as bond markets react to concerns over fiscal expansion and rising interest rates.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 28, 2026, 10:38 PM
world
A strong earthquake has hit Kumamoto, Japan, resulting in structural damage, injuries, and fears of multiple fatalities.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 10:36 PM
politics
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens debated key issues including outside spending, policy stances, and electability ahead of Michigan's pivotal Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.
CBS Politics | Jul 28, 2026, 5:10 PM
world
Two powerful earthquakes hit Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday, triggering building collapses, fires, and multiple casualties, with rescue operations underway.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 2:38 PM
world
French President Emmanuel Macron convened an interministerial meeting amid ongoing wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced evacuations in southwestern France.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 1:17 PM
business
Despite unease in financial markets, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi insists her expansive economic strategy will bolster Japan's economy without triggering excessive spending.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 1:00 PM
business
A recent Nikkei and TV Tokyo poll shows strong public backing for female emperors, amid recent legal changes to imperial succession rules.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 6:37 AM
business
Support for Prime Minister Takaichi's cabinet falls below 60% for the first time since her October 2025 inauguration, with disapproval among independents exceeding 50%.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 26, 2026, 11:44 PM