Japan's household spending, wages slump as COVID-19 pain lingers
Japan's household spending slumped in September from a year earlier and real wages slid for the seventh straight month.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Japan, Malaysia sign bilateral swap arrangement
The Bank of Japan, acting as agent of the Minister of Finance of Japan, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) have signed the second Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) that provides up to US$3 billion.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Fitch: Wage growth key to continued success of Abenomics
Fitch says that Abenomics has supported the reflation of Japan's economy in the five years since it was launched, but is yet to have a significant impact on wage growth.
Thu Feb 08 2018
Japan voters to deliver verdict on PM Abe's nearly five-year rule
Media forecasts show Abe's gamble on the snap poll is likely to pay off.
Sun Oct 22 2017
Tokyo shares dip but Nintendo soars on Apple tie-up
Shortly before markets opened, Japanese government figures showed that the world's number three economy expanded by a tepid 0.2 percent in the April-June quarter.
Thu Sep 08 2016
Asia's factories parched for demand, need stimulus
China was again the epicenter of disappointment as its official measure of manufacturing fell to the lowest since mid-2012.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Asia stocks edge up after Japan policy boost; debt shines
Asian stocks started on a cautious note on Monday with the Bank of Japan's surprise policy easing sparking some buying and a fall in oil prices keeping investors on guard.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Yen falls ahead of Bank of Japan meeting
The yen fell sharply against other major currencies Monday ahead of the end of a two-day meeting of the Bank of Japan.
Tue Jun 11 2013
Tokyo taps ADB head for top central bank post
Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe picked Haruhiko Kuroda to lead the Bank of Japan.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Japan PM nominates ADB head Kuroda as BoJ chief
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday nominated Asian Development Bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda as the next governor of the Bank of Japan.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Tokyo stocks open up 1.04%
Tokyo stocks opened 1.04 percent higher on Thursday as the yen slipped in a positive move for Japanese exporters.
Thu Dec 13 2012
Japan central bank ups asset buys to aid economy
Japan's central bank expanded a government bond-buying program acting to spur growth.
Tue Oct 30 2012
Asia stocks post modest gains ahead of BOJ meeting
Asian stock markets posted modest advances as traders expect the Bank of Japan to announce new measures to aid the nation.
Mon Oct 29 2012
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024