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BOJ Keeps Policy Unchanged Amid Growing Pressure to Discuss Stimulus Exit Plan

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JAPAN TIMES
 
With inflation still distant from its target, the Bank of Japan left its monetary stimulus program on cruise control, saying improving private consumption will support a growing economy.
The policy statement Friday came on the heels of the Federal Reserve’s third interest rate incre...

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Nikkei Hits 22-month Closing High

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The benchmark Nikkei average advanced further to end at its highest level in about 22 months on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday, supported by the yen’s weakening against the dollar and U.S. equities’ advance overnight.
The 225-issue Nikkei average jumped ...

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U.N. Rights Rapporteur Criticizes Passage of ‘Conspiracy Bill’

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - The U.N. special rapporteur on the right to privacy, Joseph Cannataci, has criticized the enactment of a law targeting conspiracies to commit terrorism and other serious crimes on Thursday.
In an email to Reuters, Cannataci said the Japanese government had used "the psycholo...

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Air Bag Maker Takata to File for Bankruptcy This Month, Sources Say

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JAPAN TODAY
 
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON - Takata Corp, the Japanese company facing billions in liabilities stemming from its defective air bag inflators, is preparing to file for bankruptcy as early as next week as it works toward a deal for financial backing from U.S. auto parts maker Key Safety Syste...

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Toyota Chiefs Vow to Work for Future Growth

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOYOTA, Aichi (Jiji Press) — Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda told shareholders Wednesday that he will “work hard for sustainable growth” after the company suffered its first falls in both sales and profit in five years.
The leading automaker reported its business results...

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Fujifilm Reports Bigger-than-expected Loss On Accounting 'Irregularities'

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - Fujifilm on Monday announced it would take a bigger-than-expected loss from "accounting irregularities" at two subsidiaries, but described them as having only a minor impact on its finances.
The news comes several months after Fujifilm -- which shifted into other businesses ...

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Asahi, Suntory To Enter Western Gin Market

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The Yomiuri Shimbun - Major Japanese alcoholic beverage companies are preparing to export gin.
Over the past few years, Japanese whisky has been gaining popularity overseas and its export has been increasing. The companies are now aiming to enter the market for gin, which has als...

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SoftBank to Buy 2 Robotics Firms from Google Parent

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Bloomberg) — SoftBank Group Corp. is taking over Google parent Alphabet Inc.’s robot dreams, buying Boston Dynamics to pursue a future when more machines intermingle with humans.
As part of the transaction with Alphabet, SoftBank also agreed to buy Japanese bipedal robotic...

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Women in Business: Rina Akiyama Says Women Need to Overcome Pressure

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - Determination and perseverance are clear traits of Rina Akiyama, best known as a London 2012 Paralympic Games gold medallist.
As a Paralympian and someone with congenital blindness, Akiyama has certainly trodden a different path to most, but she has carved out a career in th...

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Delivery Services Team Up with Convenience Stores Amid Labor Shortage

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - Faced with a severe labor shortage and heavy workloads amid a surge in online shopping, Japanese courier companies are teaming up with convenience stores to distribute parcels and relieve some of the burden on drivers.
Yamato Transport Co, which runs the country's largest do...

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