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Yen weakens modestly as BOJ keeps rates unchanged

May 1, 2025

Trump calls civilians to evacuate Tehran
Trump calls civilians to evacuate Tehran TEL AVIV: The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fifth consecutive day of hostilities, with both nations exchanging attacks. US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, urging Iranian civilians to evacuate Tehran amid escalating tensions and criticizing Iran’s rejection of a nuclear deal. During the…
US President seeks prompt engagement with Iranian leadership
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has instructed the White House administration to urgently arrange a meeting with Iranian officials. According to reports by American media citing informed sources, the directive follows heightened tensions in the region, with one US television network claiming that Trump has also called an emergency meeting of the National Security Council.…
Vietnam’s latest move up the tech supply chain
Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with Mai Nguyen in Hanoi about the latest developments in Vietnam’s AI ambitions. Find us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Voicy…
BOJ holds interest rate, will trim JGB buying by around 200bn yen
TOKYO — The Bank of Japan held its key interest rate steady on Tuesday following a two-day policy meeting amid economic uncertainty stemming from U.S. trade policies. The central bank also revealed plans to slow the pace of reduction in bond purchases. The yen rose following the BOJ’s announcement.
Yen strengthens as BOJ decides smaller reductions to bond buying
TOKYO — The Japanese yen strengthened Tuesday after the central bank said at the end of its policy meeting that it would begin slowing the pace of its bond buying next April. The currency had risen around 0.3% to 144.45 to the dollar as of 1:46 p.m. Tokyo time, following the policy decision.
Trump will not sign joint G7 statement on Iran
Trump will not sign joint G7 statement on Iran WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will not sign the G7 summit communiqué aimed at easing tensions between Israel and Iran. According to an American official cited by international news agencies, draft statement, prepared at the G7 summit in Canada, includes an appeal for de-escalation in the…
India, world’s most populous country, sees sign of future shrinking
NEW DELHI — India has dislodged neighboring Asian giant China as the world’s most populous country, but its women are having fewer babies than before, a new United Nations report indicates. The South Asian nation’s population is estimated to have reached 1.46 billion this year and is expected to increase to 1.7 billion before it…
Japan Inc.’s climate ambitions leave small suppliers asking for help
FUKUYAMA, Japan — Terada Iron Works, a small company of 60 employees perched on the coast of the picturesque Seto Inland Sea, is a living history of Japan Inc.’s environmental transformation. Starting out as a maker of water towers for steam locomotives in the western Japanese city of Fukuyama in Hiroshima prefecture, the company later…
FMs of 21 Muslim nations condemn Israeli attack on Iran
FMs of 21 Muslim nations condemn Israeli attack on Iran ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of 21 nations, including Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and Egypt, have strongly condemned Israel’s recent milit attacks against Iran, calling for de-escalation and swift return negotiations for a sustainable agreement on Iranian nuclear program. The foreign ministers who issued…