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Japan Backs Public-Private Cooperation on Economic Security; Nations Seek to Avoid Excessive Reliance on China
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JAPAN NEWS
The government has launched efforts toward public-private collaboration with Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia to strengthen economic security.
It aims to counter China’s repeated aggressive behavior by advancing international cooperation in industries where Japan holds strengths ...
The government has launched efforts toward public-private collaboration with Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia to strengthen economic security.
It aims to counter China’s repeated aggressive behavior by advancing international cooperation in industries where Japan holds strengths ...
- 20:33
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Japan Household Financial Assets Rise to Record 2,286 T. Yen
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NIPPON
Financial assets held by Japanese households as of the end of September grew 4.9 pct from a year earlier to 2,286 trillion yen, hitting a record high for two quarters in a row, Bank of Japan data showed Wednesday.
The balance improved for the 11th straight quarter, reflecting higher st...
Financial assets held by Japanese households as of the end of September grew 4.9 pct from a year earlier to 2,286 trillion yen, hitting a record high for two quarters in a row, Bank of Japan data showed Wednesday.
The balance improved for the 11th straight quarter, reflecting higher st...
- 20:11
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IBM Japan President Yamaguchi to Chair Executives Group Keizai Doyukai
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JAPAN NEWS
IBM Japan President Akio Yamaguchi has been chosen to succeed Takeshi Niinami as chairman of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, known as Keizai Doyukai.
Yamaguchi, 61, is set to take the position after his appointment was approved in principle at a board meeting on Tues...
IBM Japan President Akio Yamaguchi has been chosen to succeed Takeshi Niinami as chairman of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, known as Keizai Doyukai.
Yamaguchi, 61, is set to take the position after his appointment was approved in principle at a board meeting on Tues...
- 16/12 20:15
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Quarterly 'Tankan' Survey Shows Slight Improvement As BOJ Weighs Rate Hike
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JAPAN NEWS
A quarterly survey of major Japanese manufacturers released Monday shows business sentiment improving to its best level in four years, even after President Trump raised tariffs on goods from the U.S. ally to a baseline level of 15%.
The Bank of Japan is bound to take the results of i...
A quarterly survey of major Japanese manufacturers released Monday shows business sentiment improving to its best level in four years, even after President Trump raised tariffs on goods from the U.S. ally to a baseline level of 15%.
The Bank of Japan is bound to take the results of i...
- 16/12 19:45
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Softbank Billionaire Son Trims Share Pledges After AI Rally
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JAPAN TIMES
Masayoshi Son reduced the SoftBank Group shares he’s pledged to lenders by $2.1 billion in recent months, lowering his collateral after bets on artificial intelligence propelled the latest comeback in his volatile technology fortune.
Son trimmed his committed shares by 19.4 million ...
Masayoshi Son reduced the SoftBank Group shares he’s pledged to lenders by $2.1 billion in recent months, lowering his collateral after bets on artificial intelligence propelled the latest comeback in his volatile technology fortune.
Son trimmed his committed shares by 19.4 million ...
- 13/12 20:06
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Japan Auto Unions Eye Pay Hike of 12,000 Yen or More
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NIPPON
The Confederation of Japan Automobile Workers' Unions compiled a draft proposal on Friday to seek a monthly pay scale hike of at least 12,000 yen in next year's "shunto" spring wage negotiations.
JAW, which consists of labor unions of auto-related companies, will maintain demands as stro...
The Confederation of Japan Automobile Workers' Unions compiled a draft proposal on Friday to seek a monthly pay scale hike of at least 12,000 yen in next year's "shunto" spring wage negotiations.
JAW, which consists of labor unions of auto-related companies, will maintain demands as stro...
- 13/12 17:43
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Japan Eyes Record Defense Budget Of About 9 Trillion Yen For FY 2026
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KYODO NEWS
Japan is considering allocating about 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for next fiscal year's defense budget, including plans to deploy long-range missiles and drones, sources close to the matter said Friday.
The figure would surpass the record 8.7 trillion yen in the initial budget for ...
Japan is considering allocating about 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for next fiscal year's defense budget, including plans to deploy long-range missiles and drones, sources close to the matter said Friday.
The figure would surpass the record 8.7 trillion yen in the initial budget for ...
- 13/12 17:18
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‘Annual Income Barrier’ Could Be Lifted to ¥1.78 Million; Change Was First Agreed on in December 2024
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JAPAN NEWS
The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party intend to raise the “annual income barrier” — the income threshold for the imposition of income tax — from the current level of ¥1.6 million to ¥1.78 million.
The LDP, the Democratic Party for the People and Komeito originally ag...
The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party intend to raise the “annual income barrier” — the income threshold for the imposition of income tax — from the current level of ¥1.6 million to ¥1.78 million.
The LDP, the Democratic Party for the People and Komeito originally ag...
- 12/12 18:08
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Starbucks Japan Now Offers Close-To-Closing Discounted Items Through Its Mobile Order App
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JAPAN TODAY
In Japan, there’s a common practice of supermarkets and takeout places discounting leftover items as they get close to closing time.
It’s a win-win-win policy, as consumers get to save a little cash, the store gets to make some extra sales, and the reduction in food waste is a plus ...
In Japan, there’s a common practice of supermarkets and takeout places discounting leftover items as they get close to closing time.
It’s a win-win-win policy, as consumers get to save a little cash, the store gets to make some extra sales, and the reduction in food waste is a plus ...
- 11/12 21:25
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Japan to Raise Income Tax Threshold to 1.68 M. Yen
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NIPPON
The Japanese government and ruling parties are considering raising the minimum taxable income threshold from the current 1.6 million yen to 1.68 million yen in 2026, it was learned Thursday.
The minimum taxable income level represents the combined amount of basic deductions, applied to...
The Japanese government and ruling parties are considering raising the minimum taxable income threshold from the current 1.6 million yen to 1.68 million yen in 2026, it was learned Thursday.
The minimum taxable income level represents the combined amount of basic deductions, applied to...
- 11/12 20:54
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