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Economy

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  BOJ Policy Normalization to Support Long-Term Growth: Ueda

  Nagoya (Jiji Press)—Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Monday said that monetary policy normali...

  November 18, 2024

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  Japan’s Economy Expands Annualised 0.9％ in Q3 on Tepid Capex

  TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's economy expanded by an annualised 0.9% over the July-September quarter,...

  November 15, 2024

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  Draft of Japan Govt Economic Plan Stipulates Support for AI, Semiconductor Sectors; Increased Household Benefits, Improved Disaster Shelters also eyed

  Measures for economic growth to increase wages and income, as well as ones to deal with rising pr...

  November 12, 2024

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  BOJ Hopes to Keep 2% Inflation Target While Monitoring Climate Shock Risks

  TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) hopes to maintain its 2% inflation target even if clima...

  November 10, 2024

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  Japan household spending falls for Second Month in Test for BOJ Policy

  TOKYO (Reuters) — Japanese household spending fell in September for the second straight month, go...

  November 8, 2024

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Companies

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  Visitors Enter World of Licca-Chan at Takara Tomy Planet; Digital Immersive Experience to Open in Tokyo

  Using digital technology to create an immersive experience into a world of toys, a space named “T...

  November 21, 2024

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  Netflix to Boost Production of Japanese Titles, as Subscribers Skyrocket in Asia

  NEW YORK — Netflix Inc. intends to boost production of Japanese content, including anime, an exec...

  November 21, 2024

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  Tokyo Metro, Sumitomo Corp. to Join Operator of London’s ‘Elizabeth Line’ through 7-Year Contract

  LONDON – A Joint Venture, which comprises Tokyo Metro Co., Sumitomo Corp. and a major U.K. passen...

  November 20, 2024

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  Customer Service by Remotely Operated Avatars Gaining Popularity; Practice Allows for Work by Part-Timers, Home-Bound People

  Customer service using remotely operated avatars is becoming more common in businesses such as co...

  November 20, 2024

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  Rakuten Launches Unmanned Delivery Service in Tokyo; Robot Brings Goods to 62 Locations in Chuo Ward

  Rakuten Group Inc. has started an unmanned delivery service in several areas in and around the Ha...

  November 20, 2024

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Markets

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  Dollar Briefly Hits 4-Month High above 156 Yen in Tokyo

  Tokyo, Nov. 14 (Jiji Press)—The dollar briefly climbed above ¥156 in Tokyo trading just before no...

  November 14, 2024

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  Nikkei Briefly Sheds over 1,100 Points

  Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average gave up over 1,100 points briefly F...

  November 1, 2024

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  Watching U.S., European Monetary Policies “Very Carefully”: BOJ Ueda

  Washington (Jiji Press)—Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said Wednesday that the BOJ is watching...

  October 24, 2024

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  Dollar Tops 152 Yen to Hit Another 3-month High

  TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The dollar rose above ¥152 to hit another three-month high in Tokyo trading ...

  October 23, 2024

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  Tokyo Metro Looks to Raise Up to $2.4 Bln in Largest Japan IPO Since 2018

  TOKYO, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Tokyo Metro has set a price range for an initial public at 1,100 to 1,20...

  October 7, 2024

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Business Series

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  Energy Challenges / High Electricity Bills Overshadow Digitalization in Japan

  Recent events have shaken global energy markets and affected Japan, which relies on imports for most...

  November 29, 2023

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  Energy Challenges / Deficient Electricity Transmission Network Causing Imbalanced Supply and Demand

  Recent events have shaken global energy markets and affected Japan, which relies on imports for most...

  November 29, 2023

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  Energy Challenges / Russia’s Aggression Against Ukraine Causing Natural Gas Price Hikes Worldwide

  In August 2022, six months after Russia began its aggression against Ukraine, the price of natural g...

  November 28, 2023

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  Economic security issues / Use Strategies and Defensive Measures to Enter Huge Atypical Market

  In February, the Beijing embassies of 11 countries and regions including Japan, France, the United S...

  July 15, 2023

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  Economic Security Issues / China Gives Preferential Treatment to Foreign Company Only to Obtain Technology

  This is the second installment of a series exploring how Beijing’s actions are affecting firms doing...

  July 14, 2023

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YIES

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  Indian Ambassador Seeks ‘Quantum Leap’ in Economic Ties, Predicts Powerful Synergy From Combining Nations’ Strengths

  Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George expressed strong hope for the rapid strengthening of econo...

  September 19, 2024

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  Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda Expresses Positive Outlook for Japan’s Economy; Warns Against Excessive Depreciation of Yen

  Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda expressed his views on the current economic situation in Japan, say...

  May 8, 2024

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  Joseph Stiglitz Expresses Concern About the Future of Democracy; Warns What Happens in U.S. Could Happen Elsewhere

  Columbia University Prof. Joseph Stiglitz said in a speech in Tokyo on Wednesday that depending o...

  March 13, 2024

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  ‘Era of Distrust and Confrontation Tests Japan’s Responsiveness’ to be 2024 YIES Theme

  The Yomiuri International Economic Society (YIES) and The Yomiuri Shimbun have chosen “Era of distru...

  January 26, 2024

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  Former U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo: Japan, U.S. Need to Strengthen Ties to Counter China, North Korea

  Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stressed the need to strengthen Japan-U.S. ties at a Yomi...

  January 24, 2024