Economy
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Agriculture Ministry Holds Meeting on Rice Shortage
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s agriculture ministry Wednesday held a meeting with farmers, agricult...
September 5, 2024
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Japan’s Rice Exports Hit Record High of 24,469 Tons in Jan.-July Period; Agriculture Minister Emphasizes Domestic Rice Inventory will Improve
Japan’s rice export volume from January to July hit its highest at 24,469 tons, increasing 23% fr...
September 4, 2024
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Japan Govt to Promote Domestic Used EV Market; Aims to Retain Critical Minerals Found in Batteries
The government plans to start promoting the used electric vehicles (EVs) market to build a system...
September 3, 2024
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Japanese Firms Mark Record Combined Profits in April-June
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese nonfinancial companies’ combined ordinary profits in April-June gre...
September 3, 2024
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Japan External Trade Organization to Open Office in Kyiv, Aims to Help Japan-Linked Companies Boost Reconstruction
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has announced it will open a local office in Kyiv o...
September 2, 2024
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Japan Consumers Fret Over Limited Supplies of Rice; Inventories Fall Due to Poor Quality, Increased Tourism
Rice continues to be in short supply at supermarkets and other retail outlets across the nation, ...
August 28, 2024
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Startup Hub Singapore Working with Japan to Attract Japanese Entrepreneurs; Both Countries Aim to Develop Unicorns
SINGAPORE — Singapore is increasing its status as a startup hub by attracting startup companies f...
August 26, 2024
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Insufficient Rice Supply Hits Japan; Sever Heat, Rising Demand from Inbound Tourist Among Factors
Japan has recently been hit by insufficient supply of rice. Declining supplies due to severe heat...
August 23, 2024
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Japan Core Machinery Orders Up 2.1% in June
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s seasonally adjusted core machinery orders in June rose 2.1% from the...
August 19, 2024
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Yen Carry Positions Rapidly Resolved in Recent Yen Rally
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—So-called yen carry positions in the international monetary market appear to h...
August 12, 2024
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Young People Boost Once-Stagnant Perfume Sales in Japan; Interest Grow Amid Isolation, Tension of COVID Pandemic
Young people are driving a boom in the fragrance and perfume market in Japan, a country once know...
August 8, 2024
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Official: Bank of Japan Won’t Raise Rates Amid Instability; Deputy Chief Says Central Bank Will Closely Observe Markets
HAKODATE, Hokkaido — The Bank of Japan will not raise interest rates while financial and capital ...
August 7, 2024
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Real Wages Up for 1st Time in 27 Months
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s inflation-adjusted real wages grew for the first time in 27 months i...
August 6, 2024
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Ridesharing Restrictions in Japan to be Eased on Extremely Hot Days; Some in Govt Calling for All Restrictions to be Lifted
Ridesharing restrictions will be eased regarding the operation and number of vehicles when it is ...
August 4, 2024
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Japan Issues 1st Advisories under Platform Law to Amazon, Apple
Tokyo (Jiji Press) — The Economy, Trade and Industry ministry issued its first-ever advisories un...
August 3, 2024
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