TEPCO partnership talks advance as SoftBank, JIP and foreign funds begin due diligence Japan’s TEPCO partnership talks enter detailed due diligence as proposals include buyouts and investment packages exceeding 1 …
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Asian markets plunge as yen and won weaken; Seoul convenes emergency meeting
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsian markets tumble as tech sell-off, rate fears and Middle East tensions rattle investors Asian markets saw steep losses on June 8, 2026, as a technology-led sell-off, renewed expectations of …
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Asian Markets Slump as Yen and Won Weaken, Seoul Calls Emergency Meeting
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen and won under pressure as Asian markets tumble; Seoul held emergency weekend meeting Yen and won under pressure as tech-led selloff hits Asian markets on June 8, 2026; Seoul …
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Nikkei plunges over 3,000 yen in fourth-largest intraday drop after US jobs
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNikkei Drops More Than 3,000 Yen in Fourth-Largest Intraday Slide on June 8 Nikkei plunges over 3,000 yen on June 8 after U.S. jobs data stokes Fed rate-hike bets; Nasdaq …
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Japan approves 3.1 trillion yen supplementary budget amid concerns over fiscal democracy
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Approves 2026 Supplementary Budget Amid Concerns Over Use of Reserve Funds A short-session vote on June 5, 2026, approved a supplementary budget of about 3.1 trillion yen, sparking debate …
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Japan approves 3.1 trillion yen deficit-financed budget to curb gasoline prices despite fiscal concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Approves 3.1 Trillion Yen Supplementary Budget to Shield Consumers from Rising Fuel Costs Japan approves a 3.1 trillion yen supplementary budget to shield consumers from rising fuel costs, keeping …
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Japan approves 3.1 trillion yen supplementary budget to fund gasoline subsidies
by Sui Yuitoby Sui Yuito3.11 Trillion-Yen 2026 Supplementary Budget Passes Diet, Earmarks Â¥2.5 Trillion for Middle East Response and Fuel Aid Japan’s 2026 supplementary budget was approved by the House of Councillors on June …
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Nissan warns rising interest costs push annual payments past 110 billion yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNissan Interest Payments Balloon as High-Interest Financing and Downgrade Raise Costs Nissan’s interest payments top Â¥110 billion as high-interest financing and an S&P BB- downgrade push borrowing costs higher and …
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Yen weakens past 160 as dollar buying rises on US-Iran uncertainty
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Falls Below 160 as Dollar Strengthens on Middle East Uncertainty and Rising Oil Prices Japan’s yen weakened below the 160-per-dollar threshold on Wednesday, briefly breaching the level for the …
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Japan approves 3.11 trillion yen supplementary budget to sustain gasoline subsidies amid Mideast tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan approves 3.11 trillion yen supplementary budget to extend gasoline subsidies Government finalizes 3.1135 trillion yen supplementary budget to address Middle East-driven energy price surge, prioritizing gasoline and utility fee …