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Company Cafeterias in Tokyo Support Employees’ Household Budgets as Tax Reforms Provide Tailwind
- Category:Gourmet
JAPAN NEWS
As the cost of eating out soars due to rising prices, companies in Tokyo are increasingly introducing employee cafeterias where staff can eat at affordable prices.
With the new fiscal year’s tax reforms significantly raising the tax-exempt limit for meal subsidies provided by compani...
As the cost of eating out soars due to rising prices, companies in Tokyo are increasingly introducing employee cafeterias where staff can eat at affordable prices.
With the new fiscal year’s tax reforms significantly raising the tax-exempt limit for meal subsidies provided by compani...
- 23/4 21:28
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Japan Govt Cites Weakening Consumer Mind in Monthly Report
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JAPAN NEWS
The Japanese government on Thursday underlined the need to keep a close watch on weakening consumer sentiment amid concerns about the economic outlook due to tensions in the Middle East.
"Private consumption shows movements of picking up," the Cabinet Office said, leaving its assessm...
The Japanese government on Thursday underlined the need to keep a close watch on weakening consumer sentiment amid concerns about the economic outlook due to tensions in the Middle East.
"Private consumption shows movements of picking up," the Cabinet Office said, leaving its assessm...
- 23/4 20:48
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Japan’s ANA to Introduce Fuel Surcharges to Domestic Flights from Fy27, Driven by Rising Fuel Costs, Declining Profits
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JAPAN NEWS
All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA) is considering the introduction of aviation fuel surcharges that would be added to airfares in accordance with fuel costs to domestic flights from fiscal 2027.
Due to worsening situation in the Middle East, fuel prices are surging. ANA has determined that...
All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA) is considering the introduction of aviation fuel surcharges that would be added to airfares in accordance with fuel costs to domestic flights from fiscal 2027.
Due to worsening situation in the Middle East, fuel prices are surging. ANA has determined that...
- 22/4 21:43
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More Japanese Firms Paying Student Loans of Employees
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JAPAN TIMES
An increasing number of companies are paying off the student loans of their employees. Thanks to a loan payment system introduced in fiscal 2021, both the workers and their employers are able to reduce their tax burden.
The companies’ move also aims to help secure talented individua...
An increasing number of companies are paying off the student loans of their employees. Thanks to a loan payment system introduced in fiscal 2021, both the workers and their employers are able to reduce their tax burden.
The companies’ move also aims to help secure talented individua...
- 20/4 16:27
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BYD Joins Nissan, Honda In Japan’s Small EV Push
- Category:Driving
TECH IN ASIA
Competition in Japan’s electric minivehicle and compact EV market is set to rise in summer 2026.
BYD’s entry into the segment, along with Nissan and Honda rolling out lower-cost or new models, could widen buyer choice and put pressure on prices.
Nissan plans to launch a cheaper ver...
Competition in Japan’s electric minivehicle and compact EV market is set to rise in summer 2026.
BYD’s entry into the segment, along with Nissan and Honda rolling out lower-cost or new models, could widen buyer choice and put pressure on prices.
Nissan plans to launch a cheaper ver...
- 20/4 14:33
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Japan’s Coffee Bean Production Looks to Northern Areas to Expand Amid Challenges From Climate Change
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JAPAN NEWS
The production of domestic coffee beans is spreading nationwide, and there are moves to expand cultivation into colder areas in north of Japan, including Hokkaido and the Tohoku region.
Amid predictions that climate change will lead to the amount of land suitable for production being...
The production of domestic coffee beans is spreading nationwide, and there are moves to expand cultivation into colder areas in north of Japan, including Hokkaido and the Tohoku region.
Amid predictions that climate change will lead to the amount of land suitable for production being...
- 17/4 19:40
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Japan To Extend Subsidy Of Up To 60 Bil. Yen To Sony Unit For Sensor Output
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KYODO NEWS
The Japanese government said Friday it will provide up to 60 billion yen ($376 million) in subsidies to a Sony Group Corp. unit to help mass-produce cutting-edge image sensors, aiming to secure stable supplies amid growing global demand.
Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. is expe...
The Japanese government said Friday it will provide up to 60 billion yen ($376 million) in subsidies to a Sony Group Corp. unit to help mass-produce cutting-edge image sensors, aiming to secure stable supplies amid growing global demand.
Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. is expe...
- 17/4 19:05
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Japan Targets 25% Share Of Global Autonomous Vehicle Market
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JAPAN TIMES
The government on Thursday released a draft road map on public-private investment that features a goal of acquiring an about 25% share of the global market in self-driving vehicle sales in the 2030s.
The draft was shown at a subcommittee meeting of the Council for Japan's Growth S...
The government on Thursday released a draft road map on public-private investment that features a goal of acquiring an about 25% share of the global market in self-driving vehicle sales in the 2030s.
The draft was shown at a subcommittee meeting of the Council for Japan's Growth S...
- 17/4 18:33
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Japan Pledges $10bn To Help Asian Countries Deal With Oil Crisis
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BBC
Japan has pledged to provide $10bn (£7.4bn) to help its Asian neighbours, especially those in South East Asia, secure energy including crude oil as the region reels from disruptions caused by the Iran war.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the new cooperation framework on Wed...
Japan has pledged to provide $10bn (£7.4bn) to help its Asian neighbours, especially those in South East Asia, secure energy including crude oil as the region reels from disruptions caused by the Iran war.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the new cooperation framework on Wed...
- 16/4 20:50
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Takaichi's Economic Ambitions Meet Interest-Rate Realities And Doubts About Debt
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JAPAN TIMES
Japan's interest rates could soon exceed the economic growth rate, and this could, in theory, make it more difficult for the country to contain the national debt and for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to aggressively pursue her economic ambitions.
Gross domestic product has been ...
Japan's interest rates could soon exceed the economic growth rate, and this could, in theory, make it more difficult for the country to contain the national debt and for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to aggressively pursue her economic ambitions.
Gross domestic product has been ...
- 16/4 20:25
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