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Honda, Nissan Integration Likely to Affect Auto Parts Suppliers; EV Parts Production, Standardization Key
The business integration of Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. will likely have a major impact ...
December 22, 2024
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Honda, Nissan Struggle to Fight Back in China Price War as BYD’s Sales Climb Ever Higher
Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co., expected to sign a memorandum toward their integration as e...
December 23, 2024
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BOJ, FED Watching U.S. Inflation Closely with Trump Set to Assume Presidency
TOKYO/WASHINGTON — The Bank of Japan and U.S. Federal Reserve are increasingly cautious about the...
December 20, 2024
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Honda, Nissan Business Integration Fueled by Concerns Over Outside Influence, Vulnerability to Investors
Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are rushing talks on business integration, concerned that th...
December 20, 2024
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Amazon Japan to Enter “Furusato Nozei” Biz
Tokyo (Jiji Press)— Amazon Japan G.K. said Thursday that it will enter the “furusato nozei” homet...
December 19, 2024
Economy
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Japan’s GDP Per Capita Ranks 22nd Among OECD Members in 2023; Japan Came in Last for 2nd Consecutive Year Among G7 Countries
Japan’s gross domestic product per capita ranked 22nd among the 38 members of the Organization fo...
December 24, 2024
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CFIUS Unable to Reach Consensus on Nippon Steel’s U.S. Steel Bid, WaPo Reports
Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has told the ...
December 24, 2024
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BOJ, FED Watching U.S. Inflation Closely with Trump Set to Assume Presidency
TOKYO/WASHINGTON — The Bank of Japan and U.S. Federal Reserve are increasingly cautious about the...
December 20, 2024
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Japan’s Core Inflation Accelerates, Keeps BOJ Rate-Hike Chance Alive
TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Japan's core inflation accelerated in November as rising food and fuel ...
December 20, 2024
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BOJ Keeps Rates Steady by 8-1 Vote, Board Member Tamura Dissents
TOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday, underscoring ...
December 19, 2024
Companies
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JR Kyushu’s Ferry Service Connecting Fukuoka, Busan to Cease due to Concealment of Hydrofoil’s Water Leakage Problems
Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu) announced Monday that a hydrofoil service between Hakata Port in F...
December 24, 2024
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Honda, Nissan Seek Stronger Position Against Foreign Rivals; Challenges Include Realignment of Business Partners
“The impact of synergies from the business integration will be greater than we expect,” Honda Pre...
December 24, 2024
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Nippon Steel: CFIUS Referred Decision in U.S. Steel Bid to Biden
WASHINGTON — Nippon Steel Corp. said on Tuesday it had been informed by the Committee on Foreign ...
December 24, 2024
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Renault to “Consider All Options” on Honda-Nissan Talks
Paris (Jiji Press)—French automaker Renault SA said in a statement Monday that it will “consider ...
December 24, 2024
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Honda, Nissan Announce Start of Discussions on Integration; Inclusion of Mitsubishi Remains under Consideration
Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. officially announced at a joint press conference on Monday t...
December 23, 2024
Markets
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Nikkei Slides on Wall Street’s Lead as BOJ Decision Looms
TOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slid 1.5% early on Thursday, taking cues f...
December 19, 2024
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Begins Considering Tougher Regulations on Cryptocurrencies; Regulations May Lower Taxes
The Financial Services Agency has begun to consider toughening regulations on cryptocurrencies, i...
December 15, 2024
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Japan’s Major Bank Mizuho Announces Long-Term Prime Lending Rate Increase to 1.9％
Mizuho Bank, Ltd. announced Monday that it will raise its long-term prime lending rate by 0.05 pe...
December 9, 2024
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Yen Surges to 150 Per Dollar amid Growing BOJ Rate Hike Bets
TOKYO (Reuters) — The yen jumped as much as 1% to a six-week high at 150 per dollar on Friday, af...
November 29, 2024
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Nikkei Stock Average Temporarily Jumps Over 700 Points
The Nikkei stock average surged temporarily over 700 points on Monday compared to Friday’s close....
November 25, 2024
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
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
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