Economy
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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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Dollar Hits 33-Year High of 151.97 Yen in Tokyo (Update 1)
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The dollar briefly climbed as high as ¥151.97 in Tokyo trading Wednesday, hitt...
March 27, 2024
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BOJ Jan. Meeting Discussed Policy after Negative Rate Lifting
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Bank of Japan policymakers at their meeting in January discussed proactively...
March 25, 2024
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Japan MOF’s Kanda Warns against Yen’s Weakness
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs Masato Kanda on Mo...
March 25, 2024
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Japan Lags in Efforts to Gain Value from Human Resources; Govt Working to Increase Usage
The large gap between Japan and the United States in terms of total market capitalization is said...
March 24, 2024
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