Japan reveals plans to cut corporate tax to below 30%

Japan has unveiled plans to cut the country's corporate tax to below 30% in several stages starting next year.

As yen falls, goods from Japan get more affordable

Japanese goods are getting more affordable. For consumers worldwide and for Japan's economy, it's welcome news. Credit Japan's drive to pump cash into its economy to stimulate growth.

Japan posts trade deficit for eighth straight month

Japan has posted a trade deficit for the eighth straight month, underlining the challenge the new government faces in spurring on the country's economy.

BOJ nominee Haruhiko Kuroda promises to beat deflation

Haruhiko Kuroda, nominated to be the next head of Japan's central bank, has promised aggressive steps to raise inflation to 2%, sending Japanese shares higher.

Japan's economy contracts for third straight quarter

The world's third-largest economy failed last quarter to pull out of a mild recession, further raising prospects of aggressive fiscal and monetary stimulus.

China, Japan lead Asian stocks lower

HONG KONG (AP) — Most Asian stock markets retreated Thursday, led by declines in Japan that followed a huge rally and China, which was preparing to shut down for a weeklong holiday.

Japan's rising machinery orders boost the economy

Japan's core machinery orders, a key indicator of capital expenditure, rose more than forecast in April in a positive sign for the economy.

China and Japan to start direct yen-yuan trade in June

China will allow direct trading of the yuan and the Japanese yen, in a move aimed at promoting trade between Asia's two biggest economies.

Yen hits seven-month low after Bank of Japan measures

The Japanese yen fell to its lowest level against the US dollar in seven months, a respite for worries over the strong yen hurting exports and the economy.

Japan, China look to trade talks, debt buys

(Reuters) - Japan and China agreed to start formal talks early next year on a free trade pact that would also include South Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said on Sunday after talks that showed the deepening bonds between Asia's two biggest economies.

Japanese exports fall on strong yen and euro troubles

Japanese exports have fallen again as demand for the country's goods continues to suffer.