Economy
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Japan Logs Trade Deficit of 78.7 B. Yen in July
Tokyo, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)—Japan logged a customs-cleared trade deficit of ¥78.7 billion in July, r...
August 17, 2023
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Japan’s GDP Growth Reliant on Foreign Demand
Brisk exports boosted by a recovery in automobile production and spending by foreign tourists helped...
August 16, 2023
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Profits Drop at over Half of Regional Banks in April-June
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Over half of Japan’s 74 listed regional banks suffered group net profit falls i...
August 15, 2023
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Shimizu Corp. Develops AI Software to Design Greener Buildings
Shimizu Corp. has developed software that uses AI to design energy-efficient buildings. ...
August 14, 2023
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China Stands to Gain by Allowing Group Tours to Japan
BEIJING/SHANGHAI — By lifting its ban on group tours to Japan and other countries, China aims to inc...
August 13, 2023
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Hopes Raised in Japan’s Tourism as Chinese Ban on Group Tours Ends
The number of Chinese visitors to Japan is expected to pick up considerably after the Chinese govern...
August 13, 2023
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Japan, Zambia to Boost Cooperation in Mineral Discovery
Japan will expand cooperation with Zambia in the exploration of minerals essential for electric vehi...
August 12, 2023
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Major Japan Firms Report Brisk Earnings for April-June Period
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Major Japanese firms are posting brisk earnings for April-June in the ongoing q...
August 10, 2023
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Japan Logs ¥8 Tril. Current Account Surplus in Jan.-June
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s current account surplus in January-June rose 11.1% from a year before t...
August 9, 2023
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Japan Real Wages Fall 1.6 % in June
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s inflation-adjusted real wage index in June fell 1.6 % from a year befor...
August 8, 2023
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Japan to Boost Cooperation with Africa on Critical Minerals to Strengthen Economic Security, Supply Chain
The government will strengthen cooperation with African countries to ensure a stable supply of miner...
August 6, 2023
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Overseas Construction Projects for Japan Contractors Back to Pre-Pandemic Level
DAVAO, Philippines — Overseas construction projects undertaken by Japanese general contractors are d...
August 6, 2023
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‘About 6 Months’ of Gallium Stockpiles Held by Japan Firms
Will Japan be affected by China’s restrictions on gallium exports, imposed this month? Economy, ...
August 4, 2023
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EU Removes Import Restrictions on Japanese Food
London (Jiji Press) — The European Union on Thursday removed its import restrictions on Japanese foo...
August 3, 2023
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Department Stores Post Higher Sales in July in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Four major Japanese department store operators reported higher same-store sales...
August 2, 2023
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