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This Day In Market History: Japan's Nikkei Hits 27-Year Low In 2009

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On March 10, 2009, Japan’s Nikkei index closed at a 27-year low. Where The Market Was: The S&P 500 closed at 719.60 and the Dow closed at 6,926.49.

Benzinga · Mar 10, 2022

G7 discussed need for energy diversity including nuclear, Japan says

Japan's industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said he and other Group of Seven (G7) energy ministers agreed on the need to quickly diversify energy sources, including using nuclear power, during a meeting on Thursday to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022

Japan likely to raise daily entry limit to 10,000 from April

The government is preparing to raise the daily upper limit on the number of people entering Japan to 10,000 from April, sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 10, 2022

PlayStation, Nintendo Suspend Shipments to Russia

PlayStation and Nintendo are suspending shipments to Russia, the Japanese gaming giants said Thursday, as international brands increasingly halt operations in the country following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Sony Group, which owns PlayStation, said in a statement that its video game unit "joins the global community in calling for peace…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2022

US inflation rises to new 40-year high of 7.9%; Abramovich sanctioned by UK – as it happened

ECB raises inflation forecasts, cuts growth outlook amid Ukraine conflict, as stock markets slide and Chelsea FC owner is sanctioned by Britain

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2022

Japan’s Sony and Nintendo halt business in Russia

The firms are the latest global brands to join a growing exodus from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2022

Japan cautiously welcomes South Korean president-elect

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his government welcomed the victory of South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Tokyo Freezes Assets of Russians, Clarifying Once Ambiguous Relations With Moscow

The shift of tone since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the collapse of faith of both the Japanese government and the public that Russia will abide by international norms, analysts say.

The News Lens · Mar 10, 2022

Americans in Japanese prison in Ghosn escape seek to go home

Two Americans imprisoned in Japan for helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn avoid trial and escape to Lebanon are hoping to serve the rest of their time in the U.S. Paul Kelly, the attorney for Michael Taylor and his son Peter Taylor, said the elder man was suffering from serious…

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Japan PM congratulates Yoon, says ties with S.Korea need to improve

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday welcomed the election of Yoon Suk-yeol as South Korea's next president and said he hoped to work closely with him to rebuild healthier ties with its neighbour.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022