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Gadget-loving Japan goes for secondhand iPhones

For years Japanese shoppers eagerly shelled out for the latest gadgets, but now a tumbling… Read More

Japan keeps up warnings over rapid yen moves after G20

TOKYO: Japanese authorities kept up their warnings to the market on Monday of a firm… Read More

Japan warns against volatility as yen slumps to 24-year low

The yen's fall to a 24-year low against the dollar on Thursday prompted policymakers to… Read More

Japan economy grows faster than expected on new-era holidays

Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world's third-biggest economy grew 0.4 percent from the previous… Read More

Dollar slips to four-month low against yen amid turmoil in Washington

TOKYO: The dollar fell against the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc on Tuesday as investors… Read More

China April exports, imports fall in sign of weakness

BEIJING: The key export sector has shown year-on-year declines in dollar terms for nine of… Read More

Asian shares wobble as China rate cut fails to calm nerves

HONG KONG: Asian shares struggled on Wednesday as investors feared fresh rate cuts in China… Read More

Dollar extends gains against euro

SINGAPORE: The dollar extended gains against the euro in Asia on Monday ahead of the… Read More

Sony shares jump 12% on earnings outlook to four-year high

TOKYO: Shares in Sony jumped almost 12 percent in early trade Thursday to its highest… Read More

Dollar slips with yields, oil still sinking

SYDNEY: The U.S. dollar took a dip on Monday as Asian investors caught up with… Read More

Dollar ends strong year vs euro, yen

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened Wednesday, capping a powerful year of gains against other major… Read More

Dollar breaches 120 yen for first time since July 2007

LONDON: The dollar rose Thursday above 120 yen for the first time in more than… Read More