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TOKYO -- Monetary easing in tough times is textbook stuff. So the market was convinced that the Bank of Japan would serve up additional measures at its April meeting, in light of grim domestic economic data. [1]

International relationsNorth Korea marks party anniversary, as Trump slams U.S. policy President says 25-year strategy has failed, while region watches for provocations U.S. [2]

TOKYO -- The suspension of a Bitcoin trading platform operated by Tokyo-based Mt. Gox has provoked outrage among panic-stricken customers, highlighting the weakness of a virtual currency that is not regulated by any government or central bank. [3]

U.S. markets are in a whirl over signs the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates later this month. It would be an epic about-face for a monetary authority in tightening mode since 2015. [4]

President emphasizes sovereignty as KMT insists on Chinese blood and culture President promises to be force for peace; Beijing slams 'provocation' amid talk of drills Former president steps up to help successor Lai cement ties and fend off critics Wa... (confirmed by 2 sources) [5]

BANGKOK -- Global business executives, especially those in the mining industry, tend to say only positive things about China for the benefit of their corporate interests. [6]

SEOUL -- A spate of North Korean rocket launches and violent threats has the rogue state's neighbors bracing for another outburst when world leaders gather Thursday for the biennial Nuclear Security Summit. [7]

U.S. President Donald Trump provokes strong reactions. Media commentary has been mostly hostile and anti-Trump demonstrations have become commonplace in the U.S. and elsewhere. [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-05-02 · 65% match

BOJ inaction provokes sharp backlash

TOKYO -- Monetary easing in tough times is textbook stuff. So the market was convinced that the Bank of Japan would serve up additional measures at its April meeting, in light of grim domestic economic data.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-10-10 · 65% match

North Korea marks party anniversary, as Trump slams U.S. policy

International relationsNorth Korea marks party anniversary, as Trump slams U.S. policy President says 25-year strategy has failed, while region watches for provocations U.S.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-02-27 · 65% match

Troubles at Mt. Gox expose Bitcoin's fragility

TOKYO -- The suspension of a Bitcoin trading platform operated by Tokyo-based Mt. Gox has provoked outrage among panic-stricken customers, highlighting the weakness of a virtual currency that is not regulated by any government or central bank.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-07-15 · 65% match

China can cut rates without provoking Trump with a currency shock

U.S. markets are in a whirl over signs the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates later this month. It would be an epic about-face for a monetary authority in tightening mode since 2015.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-10-11 · 65% match

Politics

President emphasizes sovereignty as KMT insists on Chinese blood and culture President promises to be force for peace; Beijing slams 'provocation' amid talk of drills Former president steps up to help successor Lai cement ties and fend off critics Wa

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-08-27 · 65% match

Australian politician provokes ire with China slurs

BANGKOK -- Global business executives, especially those in the mining industry, tend to say only positive things about China for the benefit of their corporate interests.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-03-30 · 65% match

North Korea could step up provocations ahead of nuclear summit

SEOUL -- A spate of North Korean rocket launches and violent threats has the rogue state's neighbors bracing for another outburst when world leaders gather Thursday for the biennial Nuclear Security Summit.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-02-13 · 65% match

Trump and Abe on the fairway to heaven

U.S. President Donald Trump provokes strong reactions. Media commentary has been mostly hostile and anti-Trump demonstrations have become commonplace in the U.S. and elsewhere.

[9] MM dailymail.co.uk · 34% match

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