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Costco Japan Wages Provide Pathway To Firing Up Nation's Low Pay, Economy
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JAPAN TODAY
When Costco Wholesale opened its warehouse in a rural Japanese town not far from Tokyo last year offering hundreds of jobs at eye-popping pay, a nearby noodle shop chain took a drastic step: it hiked hourly wages by a third.
It was an almost unthinkable decision for Yamada-udon, whi...
When Costco Wholesale opened its warehouse in a rural Japanese town not far from Tokyo last year offering hundreds of jobs at eye-popping pay, a nearby noodle shop chain took a drastic step: it hiked hourly wages by a third.
It was an almost unthinkable decision for Yamada-udon, whi...
- June 26, 2024
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BOJ Debated Need For Timely Rate Hike, Signals Chance Of July Action
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REUTERS
The Bank of Japan debated in June the chance of a near-term interest rate hike with one policymaker calling for an increase "without too much delay" to address risks of inflation overshooting expectations, a meeting summary showed on Monday.
The discussion highlights the board's growing...
The Bank of Japan debated in June the chance of a near-term interest rate hike with one policymaker calling for an increase "without too much delay" to address risks of inflation overshooting expectations, a meeting summary showed on Monday.
The discussion highlights the board's growing...
- June 24, 2024
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Japan Warns Of Appropriate Action Any Time Against Rapid Yen Moves
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JAPAN TODAY
Japan stands ready to take appropriate steps against volatile yen moves at "any time," a senior finance ministry official said Monday, as the currency neared the 160 line against the U.S. dollar, a level at which authorities have previously intervened to slow the yen's decline.
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Japan stands ready to take appropriate steps against volatile yen moves at "any time," a senior finance ministry official said Monday, as the currency neared the 160 line against the U.S. dollar, a level at which authorities have previously intervened to slow the yen's decline.
At 3...
- June 24, 2024
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Japan, Indonesia Seek Stronger Cooperation in Automotive Industry
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TEMPO
Indonesia's Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita met with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Ken Saito in Tokyo on Friday, June 21, 2024, to discuss the potential to increase cooperation in the manufacturing industry, especially automotive.
According to the Industry...
Indonesia's Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita met with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Ken Saito in Tokyo on Friday, June 21, 2024, to discuss the potential to increase cooperation in the manufacturing industry, especially automotive.
According to the Industry...
- June 24, 2024
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Ricoh Imaging to Release Pentax 17, Half-Frame Film Camera, in July
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JAPAN NEWS
Ricoh Imaging Co. will release the Pentax 17, its first film camera in 21 years, in Japan on July 12, the company announced Tuesday.
The model is expected to attract younger people who are interested in a retro style with camera operations unique to film photography, such as a manual...
Ricoh Imaging Co. will release the Pentax 17, its first film camera in 21 years, in Japan on July 12, the company announced Tuesday.
The model is expected to attract younger people who are interested in a retro style with camera operations unique to film photography, such as a manual...
- June 21, 2024
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Japan Inflation Rises To 2.5% In May
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JAPAN TODAY
The pace of Japanese inflation accelerated in May partly due to higher energy bills, government data showed Friday, as analysts speculate on the timing of the Bank of Japan's next rate hike.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) -- which excludes volatile fresh food prices -- rose 2.5 perc...
The pace of Japanese inflation accelerated in May partly due to higher energy bills, government data showed Friday, as analysts speculate on the timing of the Bank of Japan's next rate hike.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) -- which excludes volatile fresh food prices -- rose 2.5 perc...
- June 21, 2024
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Japan Core Machinery Orders Down in April but Seen Firming Up Ahead
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JAPAN NEWS
Japan’s core machinery orders fell in April for the first time in three months, government data showed on Monday, due to a pullback from the prior month’s big jump, but the Cabinet Office said capital spending remained on track for a recovery.
The data followed the Bank of Japan’s (B...
Japan’s core machinery orders fell in April for the first time in three months, government data showed on Monday, due to a pullback from the prior month’s big jump, but the Cabinet Office said capital spending remained on track for a recovery.
The data followed the Bank of Japan’s (B...
- June 20, 2024
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Asian Shares Mostly Gain After Wall St Rallies To New Records
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JAPAN TODAY
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher.
U.S. futures were flat and oil prices declined.
This week has few top-tier economic reports apart from an update Tuesday on how ...
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher.
U.S. futures were flat and oil prices declined.
This week has few top-tier economic reports apart from an update Tuesday on how ...
- June 18, 2024
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Japan Post To Raise Postage Rates From Oct 1 Due To Fewer Deliveries
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JAPAN TODAY
Japan Post Co will raise the price of a standard-size letter stamp to 110 yen from 84 yen starting Oct 1, among other postage rate hikes, to improve profitability amid declining letter usage replaced by email and messaging apps.
It will mark Japan's first postal rate hike for lette...
Japan Post Co will raise the price of a standard-size letter stamp to 110 yen from 84 yen starting Oct 1, among other postage rate hikes, to improve profitability amid declining letter usage replaced by email and messaging apps.
It will mark Japan's first postal rate hike for lette...
- June 16, 2024
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BOJ to Reduce Govt Bond Purchases
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JAPAN NEWS
Bank of Japan policymakers Friday voted to reduce the central bank’s purchase amount of Japanese government bonds, the BOJ said.
The reduction is designed to “ensure that long-term interest rates would be formed more freely in financial markets,” the BOJ said.
The BOJ will decide on ...
Bank of Japan policymakers Friday voted to reduce the central bank’s purchase amount of Japanese government bonds, the BOJ said.
The reduction is designed to “ensure that long-term interest rates would be formed more freely in financial markets,” the BOJ said.
The BOJ will decide on ...
- June 14, 2024
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