Turkey may need to deliver a far smaller interest-rate increase than forecast by some of the biggest global lenders, according to Morgan Stanley. The central bank will probably raise the key one-week ... ( read original story ...)
Emerging Markets Defy Risks with Turkey Taking Center Stage
Even with the U.S. election out of the way, investors could be forgiven for taking a cautious view of emerging markets, given the wall of risks ahead for the world’s developing economies. Yet the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shop deploys robot to check people are wearing face masks
Robovie uses lasers to measure social distancing, politely asks shoppers to cover up and guides them around the store ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Surges, but the Comeback May Not Last
Activity has jumped as pandemic limits have eased, in a positive sign for global growth, but damage may be deeper than the initial numbers showed. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Expands More Than Expected
The growth occurred at the fastest pace in at least 40 years in the July-September period as private consumption and exports improved along with the reopening of the global economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy vaults back from COVID-induced recession, but outlook murky
Japan's economy grew at the fastest pace on record in the third quarter, rebounding sharply from its biggest postwar slump, as improved exports and consumption helped the country emerge from the ... ( read original story ...)
Walmart nearly exits Japan after selling majority stake in Seiyu
Walmart Inc is selling a majority stake in Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu to investment firm KKR and e-commerce company Rakuten for over $1 billion, after suffering years of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Foreign Minister: Maintaining Behind-The-Scene Dialogue With North Korea
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Monday that Japan is maintaining dialogue with North Korea to resolve long-standing issues on its nuclear and missile developments and on Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan leads economic ‘Zoom boom’ out of recession
Japan's economy has bounced back from its recession with growth of 5% in the third quarter of this year. It had seen its economy shrink during 2020 as lockdowns hit its manufacturing sector and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to avert Covid-19 lockdowns and keep economy open
Japan can make it through the winter without lockdowns or mass screening for Covid-19 but the public will have to socialise — and drink — with care, according to the doctor leading the country’s ... ( read original story ...)