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Bear roaming golf course halts play at tournament again CBS News11:37
South Korea, U.S., Japan to hold trilateral talks on July 18 Asia Today01:34
Japan’s 10-year yield peaks: What’s driving the rise? FX Empire09:02
Japan's exports fall as Trump's tariffs fuel recession risks euronews06:33
Senior diplomats of Korea, U.S., Japan to hold talks this week Korea JoongAng Daily02:37
Japan's Akazawa and US' Lutnick held multiple phone calls ForexLive.com02:20
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USD/JPY trades firmly around 148.70 ahead of Japan’s elections FXstreet12:41

'Japanese-first' party denies ties with Russia Hurriyet Daily News12:40

HK travelers steer clear of Japan amid earthquake rumor fears, dropping 33.4pc Hong Kong Standard12:33

Japan's Nikkei climbs 0.60% The Business Standard12:29

Earlier today

Okinawa officials say Air Force weather exercise exceeded approved scope Stripes12:19

HK travelers steer clear of Japan amid earthquake rumor fears Hong Kong Standard12:13

Japan's trade surplus shrinks 31% in June Gulf Today12:11

KEYS completes first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering for cruise ship in Japan LNG Industry12:08

Japan insurer to launch policy linked to bear culling The Japan Times12:07

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