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Japan Consumers' Christmas Budgets Down 27% Amid Rising Living Costs

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KYODO NEWS
 
The average budget of Japanese consumers this Christmas stands at 16,329 yen ($105), down 27.7 percent from last year, as many look to save money, a Tokyo research company said Thursday.
"The rising cost of living is a factor that has made consumers keep a tight hold of their purse s...

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Japan Planning To Deepen Economic Ties With Africa

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NHK
 
NHK has learned that Japan's government plans to deepen cooperation with the African Development Bank. The goal is to help Japanese companies boost their investments on the continent.
Africa is projected to grow into a major market with a population of 2.5 billion by 2050. The continent als...

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Mushiny Establishes Subsidiary in Japan and Showcases New Products at LTT Expo Empowering Local Partners

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ANTARA NEWS
 
Mushiny, a world-leading expert in intelligent robotic logistics systems, recently announced the establishment of its wholly-owned subsidiary in Japan.
This strategic expansion aims to deliver a comprehensive suite of products and full technical support to the Japanese market, embod...

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NEC To Introduce Facial Recognition Identification System; Will Replace Physical ID Cards, Allow For Building Entry, Printer Use

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JAPAN NEWS
 
NEC Corp. will introduce a digital ID system using facial recognition for its 20,000 employees in Japan, the company has announced.
The system can be used for payment at in-house cafeterias and stores, in addition to entry to and exit from the head office.
Compared to conventional ID...

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Toyota Investing In EV Charging Network Ionna

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Toyota says it's investing in Ionna, teaming with seven other automakers to support the company's implementation of its charging network for battery electric vehicles across North America.
The investment announced Wednesday gives Toyota and Lexus customers access to the public netwo...

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Japan Aims To Boost LNG Trading Across Asia

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NEWS.AZ
 
Japanese companies are strategically expanding their investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets across Asia, anticipating a surplus in their LNG stocks in the coming years due to declining domestic demand.
This shift is driven by factors such as the restart of nuclear plants an...

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Indonesia, Japan to Sign IJEPA Amendment Protocol in September

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TEMPO
 
Indonesia and Japan are set to sign the Protocol Amending the Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA) in September 2024, following five years of negotiations, as announced by Indonesian Deputy Minister of Trade, Jerry Sambuaga.
"Knowing the lengthy negotiation process, we h...

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Toyota, Mazda, Subaru To Develop New Engines In Hybrid Push

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Toyota Motor Corp, Mazda Motor Corp, and Subaru Corp said Tuesday that they will each develop engines to enhance the performance of their electrified vehicles, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, as part of efforts to increase the competitiveness of their gasoline-electric l...

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International Furniture Fair Salone del Mobile Kicks Off In Milan; Environmentally Friendly Japan Companies Among Exhibitors

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Environmentally conscious Japanese companies are among those displaying their wares at the 62nd Salone del Mobile.Milano, an international furniture fair that kicked off Tuesday in Milan.
About 2,000 companies and designers are participating in the Salone this year, including the Jap...

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Ex-Kanebo chief and JAL Chairman Junji Ito dies at 99

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JAPAN TIMES
 
 
Junji Ito, who served as president of Kanebo, currently Kracie, and chairman of Japan Airlines, died in December 2021 at the age of 99, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
Ito joined the predecessor of Kanebo in 1948 and assumed the role of president in 1968 at the age o...

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