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Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Monday there were some speculative moves in the currency market that did not reflect economic fundamentals, repeating his warning against excessive yen declines. «We will watch currency market developments with a strong sense of urgency, and will respond appropriately against excessive moves without ruling out any options,» Suzuki told parliament.

Read here: Week Ahead: RBI Policy, auto sales, Q4 updates, global cues among key market triggers in first week of FY25 On Thursday, the Indian stock market indices ended sharply higher amid positive global cues, ending the financial year 2024 with robust gains. The Sensex spiked 655.04 points, or 0.90%, to close at 73,651.35, while the Nifty 50 settled 203.25 points, or 0.92%, higher at 22,326.90. The benchmark equity indices wrapped up the financial year 2023-2024 with notable gains as the Nifty 50 soared by 29%, while the Sensex jumped 25% during FY24.

«Talks are on with the United States (US), Australia, and United Kingdom (UK), South Korea, and Japan for processing technology. Brazil and Argentina are also positive about collaborating with India,» a senior mines ministry official told ET. According to another official aware of the plan, agreements with countries are being lined up and will soon be signed.

contraception for women, the government said Saturday as it highlighted the first part of a major health care reform. The government will pay for the most widely used methods to avoid pregnancy, such as IUDs, contraceptive pills, hormonal implants or the day after pill, for the nine million Canadian women of reproductive age, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said at a press conference in a pharmacy in Toronto.

soft-boiled egg, the ball is raised to the other end of the rod and released. It hits the mould with a force of 0.6867 Newtons, just enough to crack the eggshell so the top comes off cleanly and the contents can be dug out and eaten. Germans aren’t alone in their love for soft-boiled eggs; Singapore’s kopitiam (coffee-shop) style eggs are served with a dash of soy sauce and pepper. France has many recipes structured around oeufs mollets, most notably one which suspends them in savoury jelly. Scotch eggs envelop them with minced meat. Japanese ramen includes a soft-boiled egg whose creaminess subtly helps enrich the broth. Indians eat eggs scrambled with onions, tomatoes and coriander, or stir-fried with kheema. We hard boil and cook them in curries. We make them into omelettes, stuff them into rolls, or dunk them in gravy. We fry and serve them with cheese and chillies on toast in the newly-popular Eggs Kejriwal. We make bizarre variations (fried with Fanta!) that are condemned or celebrated on social media. What we don’t like is to just soft-boil them.

Panasonic Group will form a joint venture with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), the nation's biggest oil firm, to manufacture cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. Panasonic Energy Co Ltd, a group firm of Japan-based multinational electronics company, has signed a binding term sheet and initiated discussions with IOCL «to draw a framework for the formation of a joint venture» to manufacture cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, said a statement on Sunday. «This initiative is driven by the anticipated expansion of demand for batteries for two- and three-wheel vehicles and energy storage systems in the Indian market,» it added. Cylindrical lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in consumer electronics, power tools, and electric vehicles. Panasonic Energy is a maker of automotive lithium-ion batteries.

RBI may again keep the key interest rate unchanged in April as it is likely to focus more on bringing down inflation to the 4 per cent target after concerns over economic growth abated with GDP growth estimated at nearly 8 per cent, said experts. Also, the Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel — Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) — may take cues from the central banks of some major economies like the US and UK, which are apparently in wait-and-watch mode on interest rate cuts. Switzerland has become the first major economy to cut interest rates, while Japan, the world's third-largest economy, ended its eight-year period of negative interest rates regime. The meeting of the Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das headed MPC is scheduled for April 3-5. The decision will be announced on April 5 (Friday). It will be the first bi-monthly monetary policy of fiscal 2024-25. A total of six MPC meetings are scheduled for the fiscal beginning April 1, 2024.

Federal Reserve cooled last month, and consumer spending rebounded sharply. Earlier in the week, the collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore will cause weeks or months of transportation disruptions in the Mid-Atlantic region and accelerate a shift of cargo to the US West Coast. In Japan, the yen weakened to levels last seen in 1990, prompting multiple officials to affirm their commitment to intervene if necessary.

Metallic Rouge draws near, fans eagerly anticipate the unveiling of Roy's master plan in Episode 13. Scheduled for release on Wednesday, April 3rd, around 11 AM GMT / 3 AM PT / 8 AM CT, the exact timing may vary depending on upload speed. Look out for Metallic Rouge Episode 13 on Fuji TV+ Ultra in Japan and Crunchyroll for international viewers, where it's expected to be available with both English and Japanese dubs.

Japanese government health officials are raiding a factory that produces health supplements they say have killed at least five people and hospitalized more than 100 others

Marico took an indirect dig at NR Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work week remark at the Mint India Investment Summit 2024 on Saturday, March 30. Talking about recruitments and workplace culture, Mariwala said, "You have to ensure that every person in the organisation is motivated to work 70 hours, not just say it.'' Mariwala also said that when recruiting, he prioritizes three aspects: internal drive for success, alignment with our culture, and the ability to identify and resolve key issues.

Tokyo Vice season 2, anticipation mounts for the finale's release. Penned by Tony-winning playwright and showrunner J.T. Rogers, the final episode promises to deliver riveting twists and turns, propelling the series to new heights of suspense and intrigue. Following the tumultuous events of previous episodes, viewers brace themselves for the climactic showdown between protagonist Jake and the formidable antagonist Tozawa, whose ambitions threaten to plunge Japan into chaos.

Asian shares have ended mostly higher in quiet, Good Friday holiday trading and European and U.S. markets were closed

In the week since a line of Japanese health supplements began being recalled, five people have died and more than 100 people are hospitalized

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery rose $1.82 to $83.17 per barrel Thursday

Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 passengers may be 'crime victims': FBI Biden's remarks came during a high-dollar campaign fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall. Boeing is under fire following relentless episodes of callousness pertaining to the safety of the passengers. Earlier this year, a door of a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane operated by Alaska Airlines blew out midair.

President Joe Biden joked about being away from the plane doors manufactured by Boeing, a company recently plagued by mid-flight mishaps, the New York Post reported. «I don't sit by the door,» quipped the 81-year-old president, followed by a quick disclaimer, «I'm only kidding. I shouldn't joke about that.» His remarks came during a high-dollar campaign fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall.

Japan's demand for foreign labor has increased due to factors such as its declining birthrate and shortages in transportation and logistics industries. These shortages are expected to worsen with the implementation of new regulations limiting overtime hours for drivers starting in April, referred to as the «2024 problem.» The government aims to admit up to 820,000 foreigners under the skilled worker visa program over the next five fiscal years, beginning in April. This number is more than double the previous estimate for the five years leading up to fiscal 2023, which ended in March.

China whenever Japan, engages in military and security-related activities. On March 26, as Japan removed restrictions on transfer of defence technology in order to allow the worldwide export of advanced fighter jets that it is jointly developing with Italy and the UK, China expressed its concern on the development. “China noted relevant reports and expresses grave concern over the decision. Given Japan’s not-too-distant history of militarist aggression, Japan’s military and security moves are closely watched by its Asian neighbours and the international community,” China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said. The Japanese government-led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida approved revised export rules on transfer of defence equipment and technology after the ruling outfit, the Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Komeito Party agreed on these rules, according to a report in The Japan Times.

Japan's Nikkei share average logged the biggest rise ever on an absolute basis for the fiscal year ended on Friday, rallying 12,328 points. The index hit successive record highs this quarter, after breaking levels on Feb. 22 that were last seen in 1989 during the nation's bubble economy.

A young Alberta distillery just took home a huge title at the World Whiskies Awards in London, England, beating out submissions from Scotland, Ireland, Japan and the U.S.