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News from Japan Society May 31, 2024 22:40 (JST) Tokyo, May 31 (Jiji Press)--Japan spent 9,788.5 billion yen in foreign exchange market interventions between April 26 and Wednesday, a record amount on a monthly report basis, the Finance Ministry said Friday. The dollar suddenly lost ground sharply against the yen on April 29 and May 2, during the country's Golden Week holiday period, when Japanese authorities are believed to have conducted stealth yen-buying, dollar-selling interventions. Japanese authorities last stepped into foreign exchange markets in autumn 2022, when they spent 9,188.1 billion yen in three rounds of yen-buying, dollar-selling interventions from September to October. The yen remains weak against the dollar after the latest interventions. "We'll respond appropriately to excessive movements. This basic idea will not change in any way," Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki told a news conference Friday. On April 29, when the Tokyo market was c

Banks across India are closed on national holidays, state-specific holidays along with second and fourth Saturdays in the month and all Sundays, according to the Reserve Bank of India holiday list. The central bank designates certain holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays, and Banks' Closing of Accounts. June bank holidays: Banks are closed for 10 days in June 2024; check dates, full state-wise list The banks are open on June 1, 2024, as it is the first Saturday of the month. Final phase of voting The final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for June 1. This phase will cover 57 Lok Sabha constituencies in eight states and UT. Voting will take place in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Chandigarh. Also read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 11 alternative documents you can use to cast your vote without Voter ID card Popular in Wealth June 15: Banks will be clos

Starting June 3, 2024, the governments of Japan and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg will introduce a Working Holiday Program between both countries. The new program will allow citizens of Luxembourg between the ages of 18 and 30 to visit Japan for one year and to work while staying in the country. The same applies to Japanese citizens wishing to spend a year in Luxembourg, VisaGuide.World reports. This program makes it possible for citizens of one country to enter the other country primarily for a holiday over an extended period and to be able to work incidentally during their holiday in order to supplement their travel funds. Japan Embassy in Luxembourg Luxembourg Nationals Aged 18-30 Will Not Need to Obtain a Regular Work Visa for Japan Under the scheme, Luxembourg citizens between 18 and 30 will not need to obtain a regular work visa for Japan, but they will need to apply for the new program. Only citizens of Luxembourg who are also residents at the time of application will b

Jakarta. While people usually look forward to taking a break from work, “too many holidays” can spell bad news for Indonesia’s productivity. Throughout 2024, Indonesia has had 17 national holidays. The government has added 10 collective leave days -- additional days off that usually take place after religious holidays. This means that Indonesians enjoy almost a month of public holidays cumulatively. There are also 104 weekend days in 2024, meaning that the effective working days in Indonesia are only 64 percent of the calendar year. According to Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah, employers must allow their workers to have public holidays as they are mainly related to religious rituals. The extra collective leave days are, on the other hand, optional. In other words, companies have a choice to instruct their employees to work during these days.  The minister said the long holidays could boost Indonesia’s economy, particularly the tourism sector. However, data shows that “too many holi

Starting June 3, 2024, the governments of Japan and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg will introduce a Working Holiday Program between both countries. The new program will allow citizens of Luxembourg between the ages of 18 and 30 to visit Japan for one year and to work while staying in the country. The same applies to Japanese citizens wishing to spend a year in Luxembourg, VisaGuide.World reports. This program makes it possible for citizens of one country to enter the other country primarily for a holiday over an extended period and to be able to work incidentally during their holiday in order to supplement their travel funds. Japan Embassy in Luxembourg Luxembourg Nationals Aged 18-30 Will Not Need to Obtain a Regular Work Visa for Japan Under the scheme, Luxembourg citizens between 18 and 30 will not need to obtain a regular work visa for Japan, but they will need to apply for the new program. Only citizens of Luxembourg who are also residents at the time of application will b

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Holiday park raided over shooting and stabbing Police traced the journey of a man who had been shot to Busk Road in Oldham, where a second man was found with knife wounds Police have raided a holiday park more than 80 miles away from a town where a man was shot and another man was stabbed. A man with gunshot wounds to his arms arrived at Royal Oldham Hospital on 22 May and CCTV footage led officers to Busk Road in the town, where a man was found stabbed. Two men had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder during the raid at a site in Abergele, North Wales, on Tuesday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. A third man was held on suspicion of assisting an offender. 'Moving at pace' Two men have previously been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon. GMP said its major incident team had carried out warrants at the holiday park with the assistance of North Wales Police. Officers had arrested a total of eight people as part of the inve

The Israeli bombing of Rafah set tents alight and people were burned alive [Getty] Right-wing  Israeli public figures and journalists celebrated and mocked the killing of Palestinians in Gaza’s Rafah on Sunday, using the air strikes to mark a religious Jewish holiday. At least 45 Palestinians, mainly forcibly displaced women and children, were killed in the camp following an Israeli attack, triggering a wave of celebrations online from well-known Israeli extremist figures. The attack targeted the Tal al-Sultan area, with Gaza’s government media office reporting that the Israeli aircraft used missiles and 2,000-pound bombs to strike the tents in the area. The attack caused the tents to be engulfed in fire, in an area where around 100,000 people are sheltering. Social media was awash with jokes from far-right Israelis who mocked and rejoiced at the killing of Palestinian civilians. Among those who part-took in the taunting was Israeli journalist and politician Yinon Magal, who

The Israeli bombing of Rafah set tents alight and people were burned alive [Getty] Right-wing  Israeli public figures and journalists celebrated and mocked the killing of Palestinians in Gaza’s Rafah on Sunday, using the air strikes to mark a religious Jewish holiday. At least 45 Palestinians, mainly forcibly displaced women and children, were killed in the camp following an Israeli attack, triggering a wave of celebrations online from well-known Israeli extremist figures. The attack targeted the Tal al-Sultan area, with Gaza’s government media office reporting that the Israeli aircraft used missiles and 2,000-pound bombs to strike the tents in the area. The attack caused the tents to be engulfed in fire, in an area where around 100,000 people are sheltering. Social media was awash with jokes from far-right Israelis who mocked and rejoiced at the killing of Palestinian civilians. Among those who part-took in the taunting was Israeli journalist and politician Yinon Magal, who

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Memorial Day focuses on every person who lost their life in the military on the fourth Monday in May. As a federal holiday, most people are off work, and kids are out of school. “It’s not a holiday, it’s a day to remember and honor,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. There are many things to do on a federal holiday; some spend it outside, while others do something a little unconventional. Some people in Richmond flocked to Brown’s Island while the rain held off. “We came down to just take a look and see the city and hopefully some history,” said Erica Edwards, visiting family from Seattle. Some people shared with 12 On Your Side that they went to the Virginia War Memorial before heading to the water. “I have a great amount of respect for troops and people that served, so on Memorial Day, being able to soak that all in really means something, especially knowing that my brother is in the army and I know other people who also served,” said Martin Enyinnaya, a Rich

The mood in the market is positive and improving to start the week. US stock markets surged on Friday and the mood remains positive, despite a US long weekend. The Australian and Canadian dollars are at the highs of the day, which the pound is making headway against the dollar. Oil and gold are also strengthening. AUD/USD is threatening Thursday's high: AUDUSD 10 mins The rule of thumb is not to over-analyze a holiday trade, so keep that in mind. Month-end considerations are also going to be a driver this week. All that said, it's better to be up than down and the market continues to believe in the soft landing scenario. Adblock test (Why?) from "holiday" - Google News https://ift.tt/KHiW8G2 via IFTTT

Canadian Dollar climbs over Greenback but gives mixed Monday performance. Canada brings little of note to the economic calendar until Friday’s GDP release. Memorial Day holiday keeps US markets dark, leaves market volumes thin. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is mixed on Monday, climbing against the US Dollar (USD) thanks to a quiet US market session. US markets are dark for the Memorial Day holiday, leaving CAD traders to twist in the breeze and await meaningful data prints. Canada has little of note on the economic calendar early this week, and the release schedule is littered with low-impact figures until Thursday’s Canadian Current Account for the first quarter, which is expected to decline to -5.88 billion versus the previous -1.62 billion. Friday brings a fresh print of Canadian Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is forecast to ease to a flat 0.0% MoM compared to the previous 0.2%. However, Friday’s Canadian GDP is likely to be overshadowed by key US inflation figures being rel

Highlights Jrue Holiday shining in Eastern Conference Finals with the Boston Celtics, who are one win from the NBA Finals. Holiday cherishing his second appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals in his 15-year career. Celtics thrive on Holiday's elite defense, leadership, and clutch performances, which have all been on display during the team's title run. Boston Celtics guard and 2023-24 NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection Jrue Holiday has taken his game to another level during the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. After exploding for 28 points in a Game 1 win over the Indiana Pacers (Holiday's career high with the Celtics), Holiday supplied the late game heroics in Game 3 for Boston, stripping Andrew Nembhard with 3.8 seconds remaining and knocking down two clutch free throws to put the Celtics in position to win. Despite suffering from an illness on Saturday, Holiday was invaluable for Boston during its 18-point comeback victory in Game 3 on the road.

By Eric Nehm, James Boyd, Jay King, Jared Weiss and Mark Puleo The Boston Celtics erased an eight-point deficit in the final three minutes to come back and win Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals 114-111 over the Indiana Pacers . The Celtics take a commanding 3-0 series lead with the win. No team has ever come back from down 3-0 in a series to win. Jayson Tatum keyed Boston’s efforts all night, finishing with 36 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. His most important dime was a behind-the-back laser to Al Horford in the corner, who buried the 3 to cut the lead to two points with just over a minute to play. The 3 was Horford’s seventh of the game as the 36-year-old finished with 23 points, five rebounds and three blocks. However, a missed Tatum layup with less than 10 seconds to play gave the Pacers one last chance to hit the game winner. Until Jrue Holiday stripped Andrew Nembhard . Holiday, who hit the go-ahead free throw with 38 seconds to play, picked Nembhard’s poc

Getty Images Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is currently listed as questionable for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers due to a non-Covid illness. In addition to Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis remains on the injury report as he recovers from a right calf strain, and backup big man Luke Kornet is doubtful with a left wrist sprain. The Celtics have gotten used to playing without Porzingis this offseason. Holiday's absence would be far harder to endure. He has been essential for Boston all season, but especially in this series against Indiana. He has scored 43 points in the first two games, effectively using his size to bully Indiana's smaller defenders for easy points near the rim.  More importantly, he has been the primary defender on Tyrese Haliburton , Indiana's offensive engine, and has held him to just 2-of-6 shooting when matched up against one another. Haliburton is also dealing with an injury going into Game 3. He is quest

Getty Images Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is currently listed as questionable for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers due to a non-Covid illness. In addition to Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis remains on the injury report as he recovers from a right calf strain, and backup big man Luke Kornet is doubtful with a left wrist sprain. The Celtics have gotten used to playing without Porzingis this offseason. Holiday's absence would be far harder to endure. He has been essential for Boston all season, but especially in this series against Indiana. He has scored 43 points in the first two games, effectively using his size to bully Indiana's smaller defenders for easy points near the rim.  More importantly, he has been the primary defender on Tyrese Haliburton , Indiana's offensive engine, and has held him to just 2-of-6 shooting when matched up against one another. Haliburton is also dealing with an injury going into Game 3. He is quest

Share Share Video Link copied! Holiday (illness) is officially listed as questionable with a non-COVID illness, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports. Holiday has been extremely productive against the Pacers, accumulating 43 points, 18 assists and 10 rebounds on 16-23 from the field across two games. He will still likely give it a go Saturday, however, if he is unable to Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser are both candidates for more playing time. More News Adblock test (Why?) from "holiday" - Google News https://ift.tt/XqzJgZA via IFTTT

THE LATE May bank holiday weekend is here and stores across the UK have revealed their opening hours. Shopping across the bank holiday will depend on the individual  opening hours  of each  supermarket . Some individual stores may have different opening and closing hours, so do check before heading out. Below we outline what each supermarket is doing over the bank holiday. Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates... Sainsbury’s times revealed Sainsbury’s  shoppers can still grab groceries but opening hours may be different to usual. Normal opening hours will remain in place at all stores on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. Stores tend to be open between 8am and 8pm. Opening and closing times  can differ from store to store though and can depend on size and location. You can check your local store’s opening times by visiting https://ift.tt/ZAVFi2J. Copy link Copied What are other businesses doing? Retailers ‘ opening hours will vary over