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Japan's Jobless Rate Rises To 2.7% As Workers Seek Better Positions
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JAPAN TODAY
Japan's unemployment rate in January rose to 2.7 percent from 2.6 percent in the previous month, climbing for the first time in five months, as more workers left their jobs to seek improved conditions, government data showed Tuesday.
The number of people with jobs edged down 0.4 per...
Japan's unemployment rate in January rose to 2.7 percent from 2.6 percent in the previous month, climbing for the first time in five months, as more workers left their jobs to seek improved conditions, government data showed Tuesday.
The number of people with jobs edged down 0.4 per...
- 3/3 20:04
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Meitetsu Department Store Closes In Nagoya After 71-Year Run
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JAPAN TIMES
The main store of Meitetsu Department Store, a landmark at Nagoya Station in central Japan for over 71 years, closed permanently on Saturday.
The closure is part of a redevelopment plan for the Nagoya Station area, led by the department store operator's parent company, Nagoya Railro...
The main store of Meitetsu Department Store, a landmark at Nagoya Station in central Japan for over 71 years, closed permanently on Saturday.
The closure is part of a redevelopment plan for the Nagoya Station area, led by the department store operator's parent company, Nagoya Railro...
- 1/3 19:19
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Mizuho Plans To Replace 5,000 Clerical Jobs With AI In 10 Years
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JAPAN TIMES
Mizuho Financial Group is planning to replace about 5,000 administrative jobs in Japan with artificial intelligence over the next 10 years, as the country’s third-largest lender tries to boost productivity.
“We are planning to enhance our earnings capabilities by shifting human reso...
Mizuho Financial Group is planning to replace about 5,000 administrative jobs in Japan with artificial intelligence over the next 10 years, as the country’s third-largest lender tries to boost productivity.
“We are planning to enhance our earnings capabilities by shifting human reso...
- 27/2 21:55
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Japan to Use ODA for Economic Security
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NIPPON
The Japanese government plans to use its official development assistance to enhance economic security, a draft proposal showed Friday.
The ODA will be used to address economic security concerns, including securing energy supplies and critical minerals, according to the draft of the 2025 ...
The Japanese government plans to use its official development assistance to enhance economic security, a draft proposal showed Friday.
The ODA will be used to address economic security concerns, including securing energy supplies and critical minerals, according to the draft of the 2025 ...
- 27/2 21:22
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Microsoft Japan Probed Over Alleged Antitrust Violation
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JAPAN TIMES
Japan's fair trade commission conducted an on-site inspection of Microsoft's Japanese subsidiary on Wednesday over a suspected violation of antitrust law, a source close to the matter said.
The source, who declined to be identified, confirmed local media reports that Microsoft Japan...
Japan's fair trade commission conducted an on-site inspection of Microsoft's Japanese subsidiary on Wednesday over a suspected violation of antitrust law, a source close to the matter said.
The source, who declined to be identified, confirmed local media reports that Microsoft Japan...
- 26/2 16:50
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Nikkei Index Ends At Record High
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JAPAN TODAY
The Nikkei stock index ended at a record high above 58,000 on Wednesday, as speculation about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan receded after the government's nomination of two new BOJ policymakers.
The U.S. dollar briefly rose above the 156 yen line in Tokyo after th...
The Nikkei stock index ended at a record high above 58,000 on Wednesday, as speculation about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan receded after the government's nomination of two new BOJ policymakers.
The U.S. dollar briefly rose above the 156 yen line in Tokyo after th...
- 25/2 17:15
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Mcdonald's To Raise Menu Prices In Japan Starting Wednesday
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JAPAN TIMES
McDonald's (Japan) said Tuesday it will raise the prices of about 60% of its menu items by ¥10 ($.06) to ¥50 starting on Wednesday.
The markups reflect higher material, energy and labor costs, according to the hamburger chain.
The Big Mac will see its tax-inclusive price rise from ¥...
McDonald's (Japan) said Tuesday it will raise the prices of about 60% of its menu items by ¥10 ($.06) to ¥50 starting on Wednesday.
The markups reflect higher material, energy and labor costs, according to the hamburger chain.
The Big Mac will see its tax-inclusive price rise from ¥...
- 24/2 18:53
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China Tightens Japanese Trade Restrictions As Spat Worsens
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CNA
China's commerce ministry said that only a small number of Japanese entities are targeted and that "honest and law-abiding Japanese entities have nothing to worry about".
China imposed export restrictions on 40 Japanese companies on Tuesday (Feb 24), citing national security concerns, as Be...
China's commerce ministry said that only a small number of Japanese entities are targeted and that "honest and law-abiding Japanese entities have nothing to worry about".
China imposed export restrictions on 40 Japanese companies on Tuesday (Feb 24), citing national security concerns, as Be...
- 24/2 18:18
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Japan’s Major Real Estate Firms Expanding Overseas Businesses to Secure Future Growth, Focusing on Europe, U.S., Asia
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JAPAN NEWS
Japan’s major real estate companies are expanding businesses overseas. With the ease of the COVID-19 pandemic and market conditions stabilizing, companies have continued making large-scale investments in the United States, Europe and Asia.
As growth potential in Japan is limited, the...
Japan’s major real estate companies are expanding businesses overseas. With the ease of the COVID-19 pandemic and market conditions stabilizing, companies have continued making large-scale investments in the United States, Europe and Asia.
As growth potential in Japan is limited, the...
- 23/2 20:02
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Starbucks Japan To Raise Prices And Charge For Takeout Bags
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JAPAN TODAY
There’s been a lot for Japanese Starbucks fans to be happy about over the last few days, as the chain rolled out its new sakura
beverages and drinkware. But while those additions to Starbucks’ menu and merch catalog are putting smiles on many people’s face, there are some less crowd...
There’s been a lot for Japanese Starbucks fans to be happy about over the last few days, as the chain rolled out its new sakura
beverages and drinkware. But while those additions to Starbucks’ menu and merch catalog are putting smiles on many people’s face, there are some less crowd...
- 22/2 20:39
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