BOJ's Kuroda says he discussed global economic developments with PM Abe
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Friday he discussed global economic developments in a meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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BOJ's Kuroda says he discussed global economic developments with PM Abe
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Friday he discussed global economic developments in a meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
JGBs rise following central bank's bond buying operation
Japanese government bond prices edged higher on Friday after the Bank of Japan conducted a regular debt-buying operation.
Japanese space probe touches down on asteroid to collect samples
A Japanese space probe named after a falcon, Hayabusa 2, has touched down on an asteroid more than 300 million km (186 million miles) from Earth on a mission to seek clues about the origins of life, Japan's space agency said on Friday.
Japan launches 100 mln euro fund to invest in Nordic, Baltic tech companies
The Japanese government along with several companies has established a 100 million euro ($113 million) fund to invest in Nordic and Baltic technology firms.
Japan's consumer inflation ticks up but still distant from BOJ's goal
Japan's annual core consumer inflation accelerated slightly in January but remained distant from the central bank's 2 percent target, reinforcing market expectations the country is nowhere near an exit from ultra-loose monetary policy.
UPDATE 3-Japan's consumer inflation ticks up but still distant from BOJ's goal
* Subdued inflation keeps BOJ from exiting easy policy (Adds graphic)
U.S. carriers compete for new slots at Tokyo's Haneda airport
The top three U.S. carriers announced bids for new slots at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport on Thursday as part of a push to increase daily nonstop flights to the Japanese capital ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games and beyond.
Japan's Aso: Trump has never mentioned FX when talking about Japan trade
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump has never mentioned currencies when discussing trade with Japan.
Japan's Aso: Trump has never mentioned FX when talking about Japan trade
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump has never mentioned currencies when discussing trade with Japan.
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Billionaire investor Warren Buffett wrote in an annual letter to shareholders on Saturday that the prospects of landing a mega-deal for his Berkshire Hathaway Inc conglomerate are "not good," while sinking stocks and deteriorating prospects from an investment in Kraft Heinz Co pummeled Berkshire's bottom line. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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We drew strength from winning run, says Wales coach Gatland
Wales coach Warren Gatland said his team's record run of victories played a big part in helping them fight back to beat England 21-13 in the Six Nations on Saturday and extend their winning streak to 12.