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BOJ Looks to U.S. Tariffs as It Times Rate Hikes; Inflation Target Likely to Be ‘Slightly Delayed’
The Bank of Japan is closely monitoring U.S. tariff policy, as it could impact the timing of Japa...
May 2, 2025
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ADB Chief: Asia Must Promote Free Trade Amid Uncertainty, Use Current Crisis to Implement Structural Reforms
Asian countries must promote a free trade system at this time of uncertainty by proceeding with s...
May 5, 2025
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ADB to Discuss Ending Loans to China Following Demand by U.S., ADB President Says
MILAN — The Asian Development Bank will discuss whether to end loans to China, following a recent...
May 4, 2025
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Buffett Vows Long-Term Investment in Japanese Traders
OMAHA (Jiji Press) — Prominent U.S. investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that his Berkshire Hath...
May 4, 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
Economy
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ADB Chief: Asia Must Promote Free Trade Amid Uncertainty, Use Current Crisis to Implement Structural Reforms
Asian countries must promote a free trade system at this time of uncertainty by proceeding with s...
May 5, 2025
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ADB to Discuss Ending Loans to China Following Demand by U.S., ADB President Says
MILAN — The Asian Development Bank will discuss whether to end loans to China, following a recent...
May 4, 2025
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BOJ Looks to U.S. Tariffs as It Times Rate Hikes; Inflation Target Likely to Be ‘Slightly Delayed’
The Bank of Japan is closely monitoring U.S. tariff policy, as it could impact the timing of Japa...
May 2, 2025
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Trump Tariffs Throw Cold Water on Wage Increases by Smaller Japanese Firms Says Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman
We are concerned about what will happen to the U.S. economy as a result of the tariff policy impo...
May 2, 2025
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Japan Must Boost Its ‘Indispensability,’ Urges JETRO Chair; Convince United States That Cooperation Will Be Beneficial
Japan must become indispensable in many industries to cope with the current tariff policy launche...
May 1, 2025
Companies
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NTT to Fully Acquire NTT Data Group for Over ¥2 Trillion, Seeks to Speed Merging of Telecommunications, IT Services
NTT Corp. plans to fully acquire its publicly listed subsidiary — information technology services...
May 8, 2025
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Japan’s MUFG Bank to Launch Online Bank in Fy26; New Online Bank to Be Made More User-Friendly With Help from Google
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) plans to establish an online-only bank by the end of ...
May 8, 2025
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Japan’s KDDI Introduces Direct Mobile Phone Connections via SpaceX’s Starlink Satellite Network
KDDI Corp. has started a service for the direct connection of smartphones with the Starlink satel...
May 7, 2025
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Japanese Consumers Turn to Rice Alternatives Amid Price Surge; Glutinous Barley, Long-Grain Rice Becoming Popular
Soaring rice prices and increased consumer frugality are driving changes in dining habits, includ...
May 7, 2025
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Japan Fair Trade Commission Report Indicates Possible Antimonopoly Law Violation by Major Taxi App Operators
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) released a report in late April on an investigation into t...
May 7, 2025
Markets
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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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BOJ Keeps Key Interest Rate at 0.5% over U.S. Tariff Uncertainty; Lowers Growth Forecasts, Inflation Rate Projections
The Bank of Japan decided to keep its benchmark short-term interest rate at around 0.5% at a mone...
May 1, 2025
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BOJ Keeps Policy Intact, Cuts FY 2025 GDP Forecast (UPDATE 2)
Tokyo, May 1 (Jiji Press)—The Bank of Japan on Thursday decided to keep its monetary policy uncha...
May 1, 2025
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Japanese Stocks Jump on Weaker Yen
Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)—Japanese stocks jumped in Tokyo trading Wednesday morning thanks to ...
April 23, 2025
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
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
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