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April 16, 2025

Yen weakens as BOJ lowers growth outlook
TOKYO — The Japanese yen weakened on Thursday after the Bank of Japan lowered its economic growth forecast, pushing back market expectations for the next rate hike. The BOJ revised down its gross domestic product outlook for the year ending in March 2026 to 0.5% growth from the previous 1.1%, according to its quarterly report.…
South Korean prosecutors indict ex-President Yoon, Yonhap says
SEOUL () — South Korean prosecutors have indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol for abuse of authority, Yonhap said Thursday. The indictment is in addition to an ongoing trial on insurrection charges, brought against Yoon over his brief imposition of martial law in December.
President, PM underline of equipping workers
President, PM underline of equipping workers ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed upon the need to equip the workers and youth with modern skills to meet the challenges of an ever-changing job market. In a message on the occasion of International Labour Day being observed on May 1, the president…
Duterte family retains support strong in Davao City stronghold
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Languishing in an International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility outside the Dutch city of The Hague, Rodrigo Duterte might be out of sight for Philippine voters. But the former president is anything but out of mind ahead of the country’s May 12 midterm elections. Indeed, experts are predicting the contests for…
ISI chief appointed as National Security Advisor
ISI chief appointed as National Security Advisor ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has been appointed as the new National Security Advisor (NSA). According to sources, Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has been given the additional charge of National Security Advisor. A formal notification regarding his appointment has also been…
7-Eleven owner grants Couche-Tard greater access to its books
TOKYO — Seven & i Holdings, the 7-Eleven convenience chain operator and target of Japan’s biggest foreign takeover bid, announced on Thursday that it has signed a non-disclosure agreement with the bidder, Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT), to engage in further deal discussions. “The execution of the NDA is a positive step in the constructive engagement process…
Yen weakens modestly as BOJ keeps rates unchanged
TOKYO — The yen weakened slightly on Thursday after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged as expected at 0.5% at the end of its two-day policy meeting. The yen traded in the mid-143 range against the dollar, depreciating by about 0.45% as of 12:10 p.m.
BOJ holds steady on interest rates amid Trump tariff uncertainty
TOKYO — The Bank of Japan held its key interest rate steady on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy casts a shadow over the Japanese economy. The central bank kept its policy rate, an uncollateralized overnight call rate, at 0.5% during its first board meeting since Washington announced a wave of “reciprocal”…
7-Eleven owner and Couche-Tard sign NDA for takeover talks
() — Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard said on Wednesday that it has signed a non-disclosure agreement with Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings for its takeover offer. The detailed terms of the agreement will remain confidential, Seven & i said in a separate statement.