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Economy

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  Toyoda to Become Automobile Business Association of Japan Chairman; to Help Guide U.S. Tariff-Affected Industriessns

  Akio Toyoda, chairman of Toyota Motor Corp., is set to become the chairman of the Automobile Busi...

  May 21, 2025

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  Japan to Introduce Car Fuel with Up to 10% Biofuels from Fiscal 2028; Limited Rollout Expected at Areas with Refineries

  The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will from fiscal 2028 introduce a car fuel partly mixed ...

  May 19, 2025

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  Japan’s GDP Shrinks Annualized 0.7％ in Jan.-March; U.S. Tariff Impact Feared to Extend Drop in April-June

  Japan’s inflation-adjusted real gross domestic product shrank 0.2% in January-March 2025 from the...

  May 16, 2025

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  Soaring Rice Prices Driving Imports of Cheap Overseas Rice in Japan

  Imported rice is gaining popularity in Japan amid soaring prices of domestic rice, with the retai...

  May 16, 2025

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  Advance Payments for 2025 Rice Foretell Rising Prices; Big Buyers Moving Early; Farmers Spurred to Grow More

  The planting of rice to be harvested in 2025 is getting into full swing, but despite an increase ...

  May 16, 2025

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Companies

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  Global EV Slowdown Prompts Honda to Put Brakes on Investment Strategy; Maintain Its Investment in Software Development

  Honda Motor Co.’s recent decision to put the brakes on its investment in electric vehicles and as...

  May 21, 2025

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  Nissan’s Closure Plan Casting Shadows on Local Communities; Concerns Voiced over Impact on Local Employment, Economy

  Nissan Motor Co.’s envisaged plan to close two plants in Kanagawa Prefecture is casting shadows o...

  May 20, 2025

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  Seven-Eleven Tests Robot Delivery Service on Public Roads; Company Preparing for Future Delivery Staff Shortage

  Seven-Eleven Japan has begun testing an unmanned delivery service using autonomous robots on publ...

  May 20, 2025

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  Recycling of Nonferrous Metal Products Gaining Traction; Demand from Leading Companies Rising Amid Co2-Cutting Efforts

  Products made from recycled nonferrous metals such as aluminum and copper are becoming increasing...

  May 19, 2025

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  Nissan to Offer Early Retirement to Japan Employees; 1st Such Offer in 18 Years

  Nissan Motor Co. is planning to offer early retirement to employees in administrative positions i...

  May 18, 2025

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Markets

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  U.S.-China Trade Deal Spurs Sharp Rises in World Markets; Dow Jones Recovers to Level Just Before Tariffs Announcement

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average of the New York Stock Exchange surged 1,160 points Monday, recov...

  May 13, 2025

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  Japan’s Nikkei Ends Higher on US-China Trade Deal Hopes

  TOKYO, May 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Monday as indications of p...

  May 12, 2025

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  Japan’s Nikkei Rises on US-China Trade Deal Hopes

  TOKYO, May 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Monday as indications of progress ...

  May 12, 2025

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  Japan’s Nikkei Snaps 7-Day Winning Streak as US Tariff Worries Weigh

  TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged lower on Wednesday, snapping a seven-...

  May 7, 2025

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  Japan’s Nikkei Heavy as US Tariff Woes Counter China Optimism

  TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ticked lower on Wednesday, threatening to e...

  May 7, 2025

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Business Series

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  Broken Talks: Honda & Nissan / Mitsubishi Motors’ PHVs, Presence in S.E. Asia Raised Honda’s Expectations

  This is the third nd final article in a series examining the failed management integration talks ...

  February 18, 2025

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  Broken Talks: Honda & Nissan / Clash Over Hybrid Vehicle Tech Divided Nissan, Honda; But Even Combined, Their Sales Greatly Lag Toyota’s

  When the cancellation of merger talks between Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. was announced ...

  February 15, 2025

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  Broken Talks: Honda & Nissan / Nissan Took Umbrage at Honda’s Subsidiary Proposal; Nissan Executive Fumes about “Insane Decision”

  Talks for a proposed “merger of the century” between Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. have be...

  February 14, 2025

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  Energy Challenges / High Electricity Bills Overshadow Digitalization in Japan

  Recent events have shaken global energy markets and affected Japan, which relies on imports for most...

  November 29, 2023

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  Energy Challenges / Deficient Electricity Transmission Network Causing Imbalanced Supply and Demand

  Recent events have shaken global energy markets and affected Japan, which relies on imports for most...

  November 29, 2023

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YIES

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  Cracks in Japan, U.S., European Ties Benefit China, Says Former Japanese Ambassador to China

  Hideo Tarumi, former ambassador to China, said on Monday that it would be “extremely convenient” ...

  April 8, 2025

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  Mass Production of Rapidus Advanced Semiconductors From 2027; Company Working to Promote Human Resource Development

  Rapidus Corp. will begin mass production of advanced semiconductors in Japan in early 2027, accor...

  March 10, 2025

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  Ishiba Aims for New AI Legislation to be World-Leading; Balance Between Innovation, Risk Key

  Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed on Thursday his ambition to establish and promote an AI s...

  December 28, 2024

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  Ishiba Aims for Industrial Hubs in Optimal Locations for Decarbonization; N-power to Help Protect Energy Demand

  Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said the government intends to form industrial hubs in areas where ...

  December 27, 2024

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  Japan’s Prime Minister Calls For Carbon-Neutral Power; Nuclear Power A Key Element Of Industrial Strategy

  Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized Japan’s need to develop its own carbon-neutral energy so...

  December 27, 2024