Economy
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Japan, South Korea Revive Currency Swap Pact After 9-year Hiatus
The financial authorities of Japan and South Korea signed a new bilateral currency swap agreement on...
December 2, 2023
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Japan Firms’ Robust Q3 Investment Eases Recession Risks
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japanese companies increased capital expenditure and reaped solid profits in the t...
December 1, 2023
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Food Price Hikes in Dec. Second Fewest for 2023
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prices for a total of 677 food and beverage items from 195 major Japanese maker...
November 30, 2023
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Tokyo Metropolitan Gov. Pre-opens Facility to Support Domestic, International Startups
The Tokyo metropolitan government has pre-opened the Tokyo Innovation Base, a facility for domestic ...
November 29, 2023
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Keidanren to Discuss Pros and Cons of Weak Yen; Business Lobby Traditionally Favored Weaker Currency
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) plans to discuss the positive and negative impacts of the ...
November 28, 2023
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Japan to Tighten Pacific Bluefin Tuna Catch Management
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Fisheries Agency is planning to expand reporting obligations on catches o...
November 26, 2023
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Japan Govt Lowers Basic Economic View for 1st Time in 10 Months
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government, in a monthly report on Wednesday, lowered its basic econ...
November 22, 2023
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New Condo Prices in Tokyo Metro Area Fall for First Time in 8 Months
The average sales price for a newly built condo unit in the Tokyo metropolitan area in October was ¥...
November 20, 2023
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Makers Show Off Battery-swapping Tech for Commercial EVs at Japan Mobility Show
Commercial vehicle manufacturers exhibited quick-swap EV battery technologies at the Japan Mobility ...
November 20, 2023
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Japan Firms Both Interested, Wary about Investing in China
With the Chinese economy remaining sluggish due to the real estate market crisis and other factors, ...
November 18, 2023
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Haneda Airport to Showcase Japan’s Master Craftsmanship to World with Luxury Store
Japan’s artisanal skills, often overlooked even at home, will soon get a new showroom at Tokyo’s Han...
November 17, 2023
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Japan Sees 2.52 Mil. Visitors in October, Exceeding Pre-COVID Levels
TOKYO (Reuters) — Visitors to Japan exceeded pre-pandemic levels in October, official data showed on...
November 15, 2023
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Japan’s Economy Contracts as Demand Wanes
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s economy contracted in July-September, snapping two straight quarters of ex...
November 15, 2023
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BOJ Member Sought Tweak in Easing
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Bank of Japan policymaker said at the central bank’s most recent policy meeti...
November 10, 2023
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Exports of Nishikigoi Carp to China Halted; Permits for Japanese Aquaculture Facilities By China Have Expired
Exports of Japanese nishikigoi carp from Japan to China have been suspended since earlier this month...
November 10, 2023
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