Economy
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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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Japan April-Sept. Current Account Surplus Hits Record High
Tokyo, Nov. 9 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s current account surplus in April-September tripled from a year be...
November 9, 2023
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69.7 Bil. Yen in COVID-19 Loans to Small Businesses Uncollectible
TOKYO, Nov. 7 (Jiji Press)—A total of ¥69.7 billion in special loans extended by Japan Finance Corp....
November 8, 2023
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Japan 2023 Food Exports Reach 1 Tril. Yen at Record Pace
TOKYO, Nov. 7 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and other ...
November 8, 2023
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Food, Beverage Price Hikes Show Signs of Easing; Fuel Prices, Consumer Frugality Slowing Down Price Rises
The ongoing price hikes among food and beverage products are showing signs of easing. According to d...
November 7, 2023
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BOJ Ueda: Japan Increasingly Likely to Hit Inflation Target
NAGOYA (Jiji Press) — Japan is increasingly likely to achieve the Bank of Japan’s 2% inflation targe...
November 6, 2023
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Japan, Vietnam Trade Ministers Discuss Supply Chains, IPEF
HANOI (Jiji Press) — Industry and trade minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and Vietnamese counterpart Nguy...
November 4, 2023
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