Economy
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China’s ‘zero-COVID’ finally catches up with iPhone output
ZHENGZHOU, China — Beijing’s “zero-COVID” policies have finally caught up with shipments of iPhones,...
November 16, 2022
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Russia allows Japan to keep stake in Sakhalin-1
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Russian government has decided to allow Japan to maintain its stake in the ...
November 15, 2022
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Economy declines by annualized 1.2% in Jul-Sept.
Japan’s gross domestic product in July-September declined 0.3% from the previous quarter in price-ad...
November 15, 2022
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NRA head frowns on ministry’s N-plant management ideas
Nuclear Regulation Authority Chairman Shinsuke Yamanaka expressed reservations about a proposal by t...
November 10, 2022
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METI presents multiple proposals to keep nuclear plants in operation over 60 years
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry presented several proposals to a panel of experts on Tuesda...
November 9, 2022
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Keidanren calls for new words for hiring experienced workers
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) is deploying vocabulary in the cause of economic revitaliz...
November 7, 2022
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Plentiful yellowtail stealing spotlight from fall bonito
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Catches of bonito, which are in season in autumn, have been poor while landings...
November 7, 2022
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Govt to spend over 1 trillion yen on bolstering supply chains
The government aims to earmark ¥1.358 trillion in its second extra budget of fiscal 2022 to strength...
November 5, 2022
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Japan government sounds alarm over U.S. EV tax credits
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan’s government warned on Saturday that new electric vehicle tax credits in the...
November 5, 2022
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Over 800 food items carry higher price tags in Japan from Nov.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Following a massive wave of price hikes in Japan in October, the prices of 833 ...
November 1, 2022
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Govt asks businesses, households to save power this winter
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government said Tuesday that it will ask businesses and households to save ...
November 1, 2022
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Japan seeks to extract rare earths from 6,000 meters undersea
Extracting rare earths from mud in the seabed 6,000 meters undersea is being considered by the gover...
October 31, 2022
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Outspoken leader of key Japanese business organization to step down after long tenure
Key business leader Akio Mimura will step down as chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Indu...
October 30, 2022
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Dwindling catches, soaring fuel prices bedevil fishermen in northern Japan
The plight of fishermen in northern Japan is increasingly serious as they are buffeted by the deteri...
October 29, 2022
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Tokyo core consumer prices log steepest rise in 40 years
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The core consumer price index for Tokyo’s densely populated 23 wards in October...
October 28, 2022
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