Economy
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Weakening Yen Adds Complexity to BOJ’s Rate Hike Decisions; Rising Commodity Prices may Impact ‘Virtuous Cycle’ Efforts
A weaker yen — which will cause prices to rise again due to the increasing cost of commodities — ...
April 27, 2024
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BOJ Maintains Interest Rate at Current 0%-0.1%
The Bank of Japan decided to maintain its current monetary policy and leave its policy interest r...
April 26, 2024
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70% of Japan Companies to Raise Pay Scales in FY 2024
Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press) — About 70 pct of companies in Japan will implement pay scale increa...
April 23, 2024
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Core Consumer Prices Rise 2.8% in Fiscal 2023
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Core consumer prices in fiscal 2023 grew 2.8% from the previous year, rising...
April 20, 2024
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Japan, U.S., Philippines to Strengthen Nickel Supply Chains; Reduce Reliance on China for Critical Minerals
WASHINGTON — Japan, the United States and the Philippines agreed to forge ties to strengthen supp...
April 14, 2024
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Microsoft to Invest $2.9 Billion in Japan, Increasing AI Infrastructure
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Microsoft Corp. will invest $2.9 billion in Japan over the next two yea...
April 10, 2024
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Ride-Sharing Services Start in Tokyo; Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, Others To Follow Suit
Ride-sharing services kicked off in Tokyo on Monday. Individuals who have employment contracts wi...
April 8, 2024
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Japan Real Wages Fall for 23rd Straight Month in Feb
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japanese workers' real wages fell in February for a 23rd consecutive month, dat...
April 8, 2024
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Bank of Japan Governor Lauded For Smooth Policy Change; Future Interest Rate Hikes to be Focus of Attention
Tuesday will mark one year since Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda took office. Market players have p...
April 6, 2024
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Govt to Require Overseas Businesses Appoint Supervisors in Japan; Increasing Responsibility for Safety Regulations
The government will require overseas businesses that sell products in Japan via the internet to a...
April 6, 2024
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Japan Household Spending Down 0.5% in Feb.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Consumption spending by households comprising two or more members in Japan i...
April 6, 2024
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Ride-sharing Services Kick Off in 4 Prefectures This Month
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Ride-sharing services were set to begin in some districts in Tokyo and three...
April 1, 2024
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Japanese Large Manufacturer’s Business Sentiment Worsened 1st Time in 4 Quarterly Periods, According to Tankan BOJ Survey
Large manufacturer's business sentiment in March worsened for the first time in the past four qua...
April 1, 2024
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Japan’s New Overtime Limits Eyed with Trepidation; Labor Shortages Threaten Medical Services, Cargo Transport
Overtime for drivers, construction workers and doctors will be subject to additional restrictions...
April 1, 2024
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Finance Ministry, Financial Services Agency, BOJ Officials Hold Discussions; Subject Likely Weak Yen
The Finance Ministry, Financial Services Agency and Bank of Japan held a meeting together in the ...
March 27, 2024
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