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G-20 finance chiefs to keep past currency pledges
Kyodo News, Published on 18/03/2017
» BADEN-BADEN, GERMANY - Group of 20 finance chiefs will reiterate existing pledges on currencies, including commitments to avoid competitive devaluations, at the urging of Japan and the US, a G-20 source said Saturday, as they prepare to wrap up a two-day meeting and issue a communique.
G-20 finance chiefs to keep past pledges on currencies
Kyodo News, Published on 18/03/2017
» Group of 20 finance chiefs will reiterate existing pledges on currencies, including commitments to avoid competitive devaluations, at the urging of Japan and the United States, a G-20 source said Saturday, as they prepare to wrap up a two-day meeting and issue a communique.
OECD upgrades global economic outlook in 2017
Kyodo News, Published on 28/11/2016
» TOKYO - The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Monday upgraded its global economic outlook for 2017, as growth will be supported by fiscal stimulus despite weak trade and investment.
Japanese film 'Your Name' takes Asia by storm
Kyodo News, Published on 17/11/2016
» Having taken Japan by storm, the animated film <i>Your Name</i> continued on its soaring popularity to top the box offices in both Hong Kong and Thailand over the past weekend, the film's distributor Toho Co said on Wednesday.
Japan's industrial output unchanged in July
Kyodo News, Published on 31/08/2016
» TOKYO - Japan's industrial output in July was unchanged from the previous month on a seasonally adjusted basis, the government said on Wednesday, suggesting the country's production remains on a recovery track.
Emerging economies forecast to boost 2017 world auto sales
Kyodo News, Published on 23/08/2016
» TOKYO - Global auto sales in 2017 are expected to rise 1% from this year to 90,592,000 vehicles as a continued sales slump in advanced economies will be offset by a recovery in demand from Asia and other emerging economies, a Japanese research firm said Monday.
Singapore cuts growth range forecast
Kyodo News, Published on 11/08/2016
» SINGAPORE - The city state's Ministry of Trade and Industry on Thursday lowered the upper end of its economic growth forecast range for 2016 amid a bleak global economic outlook.
More than 2.5 million sign petition calling for 2nd EU referendum
Kyodo News, Published on 26/06/2016
» More than 2.5 million people have signed an online petition calling for a second referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union (EU).
Brexit fallout worries Asian leaders
Kyodo News, Published on 25/06/2016
» Asia-Pacific governments have voiced concerns over the economic fallout from Britain's decision to leave the European Union, which has set off uncertainty and turbulence in global markets.
Japan, US mull financial sanctions on North Korea
Kyodo News, Published on 07/02/2016
» TOKYO - Japan, the United States and South Korea are considering slapping financial sanctions on North Korea for conducting a fourth nuclear test last month, diplomatic sources said on Saturday.