Asia markets rise after Wall Street soars on soft inflation data; Japan GDP shrinks
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Japan’s economy shrinks on weak consumer spending, auto woes
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese economy shrank at an annual rate of 2% in the first quarter of this year, as consumption and exports declined, the government said Thursday.
Line-Naver spat presents dilemma for Yoon's Japan policy push
SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's policy of rapprochement with Japan is coming under increasing pressure stemming from a dispute involving prominent technology companies from both countries.
Foreign workers in Japan climb the ladder at smaller firms
TOKYO/OSAKA -- At the small Japanese manufacturer where he works, Jang Ji-soo plays a big role in keeping costs down.
Eisai to offer Alzheimer's drug in China from July
TOKYO-- Eisai will launch its treatment for Alzheimer's disease in China this July with a major health care provider there under plans announced Wednesday, entering the third market after Japan and the U.S.
Yen rises after release of slower U.S. consumer inflation data
TOKYO -- The Japanese yen strengthened to 154.74 against the dollar after Wednesday's release of U.S. consumer inflation data for April.
Japan Inc. projects 4% profit fall on China and Europe slowdown
TOKYO -- Combined net profit at big Japanese companies is forecast to fall 4% this fiscal year, the first drop in five years, corporate earnings outlooks show, due in part to a slowdown in China and Europe and conservative yen exchange-rate assumptions.