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Japanese police arrest CEO of MtGox Bitcoin exchange

Last Updated: Saturday, August 1, 2015, 14:33

Japanese police on Saturday arrested Mark Karpeles, head of the MtGox Bitcoin exchange, after a series of fraud allegations lead to its spectacular collapse and hammered the digital currency's reputation.

Japan inflation tepid, spending falls in June

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 08:35

Separately, the ministry said household spending fell 2.0 percent in June against market expectations for another rise after a 4.8 percent increase in May.

FDI inflows rose in 2014-15 from 3 countries visited by Modi

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 19:59

FDI inflows increased in 2014-15 from three countries out of four major investing nations visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last fiscal with Australia showing a decline, government said Thursday.

NEC posts April-June loss on weak telecom sales

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 14:37

The information technology giant reported a net loss of 10.02 billion yen ($81 million) in the April-June period, barely changed from its shortfall a year earlier.

Japan June factory output subdued, Q2 GDP contraction eyed

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 10:08

Japan`s factory output rose modestly in June after a big drop in the prior month, highlighting worries of a second-quarter economic slump as exports weaken and manufacturers are saddled with large inventories.

Japan factory output ticks up in June

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 08:31

An industry ministry survey of manufacturers` output projections showed they expect a 0.5 percent expansion in July and 2.7 percent rise in August.

Japanese butter on the table in Pacific trade talks

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 09:11

Japan has been grappling with a severe butter shortage that critics say highlights a bigger problem with the country`s protected agricultural sector, a key sticking point in high-profile trade talks this week in Hawaii.

Japan's trade deficit stands at 69 billion yen

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 10:52

On a customs-cleared basis, exports of the world's largest economy increased 9.5 percent from a year earlier, while imports dropped 2.9 percent, reported Xinhua citing the ministry.

Bank of Japan cuts annual economic growth, inflation forecasts

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 10:12

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) on Wednesday cut its growth and inflation forecasts for the world`s third-largest economy, but said a recovery was still underway as it held fire on more easing measures.

US Toyota executive in Japan resigns over drug arrest

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 16:03

Japan's Toyota Motor said today that American Julie Hamp, its most senior female executive, has resigned after being arrested for suspected drug law violations.

Japan business confidence hits best level since March 2014: BoJ

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 07:27

Confidence among major Japanese manufacturers rose in the three months to June to its highest level since a 2014 tax hike that hit consumption, a Bank of Japan survey showed Wednesday.

Japan factory production down 2.2% on-month in May: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2015, 06:21

Japan`s factory output fell a sharper-than-expected 2.2 percent month-on-month in May, reversing a rise in the previous month, official data showed Monday.