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Japan's LDP To Make New Lawmakers Donate 1 Mil. Yen Allowance
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KYODO NEWS
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Tuesday it will make new lower house members donate the 1 million yen ($8,800) monthly transportation and communication allowance they received for October despite being elected on the last day of the month.
The policy comes amid growing c...
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Tuesday it will make new lower house members donate the 1 million yen ($8,800) monthly transportation and communication allowance they received for October despite being elected on the last day of the month.
The policy comes amid growing c...
- November 16, 2021
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Japan, U.S. Set To Open Talks On Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The United States said Friday it will open talks with Japan that could lead to an easing of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, a longstanding irritant in trade relations between the two allies.
The U.S. Commerce Department and the United States Trade Representative’s Office s...
The United States said Friday it will open talks with Japan that could lead to an easing of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, a longstanding irritant in trade relations between the two allies.
The U.S. Commerce Department and the United States Trade Representative’s Office s...
- November 14, 2021
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Japan's Toshiba Spins off Energy, Computer Device Units
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US NEWS
Embattled Japanese technology conglomerate Toshiba is restructuring to improve its competitiveness, spinning off its energy infrastructure and computer devices businesses.
Embattled Japanese technology conglomerate Toshiba said Friday it is restructuring to improve its competitiveness, ...
Embattled Japanese technology conglomerate Toshiba is restructuring to improve its competitiveness, spinning off its energy infrastructure and computer devices businesses.
Embattled Japanese technology conglomerate Toshiba said Friday it is restructuring to improve its competitiveness, ...
- November 14, 2021
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Toyota Defends Skipping COP26 Emissions Pledge
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JAPAN TODAY
Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday defended a decision not to sign an emissions pledge proposed during the COP26 climate talks, saying its global business would make the commitment "difficult".
Ford, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Volvo Cars were among the auto giants that said they ...
Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday defended a decision not to sign an emissions pledge proposed during the COP26 climate talks, saying its global business would make the commitment "difficult".
Ford, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Volvo Cars were among the auto giants that said they ...
- November 12, 2021
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Japan's Wholesale Inflation Hits 40-Year High As Fuel Costs Spike
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Japan’s wholesale inflation hit a four-decade high in October, following a similar spike in China’s factory gate prices as supply bottlenecks and rising commodity costs threatened Asian corporate profits.
The rising cost pressures, coupled with a weak yen that inflates the price ...
Japan’s wholesale inflation hit a four-decade high in October, following a similar spike in China’s factory gate prices as supply bottlenecks and rising commodity costs threatened Asian corporate profits.
The rising cost pressures, coupled with a weak yen that inflates the price ...
- November 11, 2021
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TSMC, Sony To Invest $7 Bln For New Japanese Chip Plant
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REUTERS
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (2330.TW) (TSMC) said on Tuesday it would build a $7 billion chip plant in Japan with Sony Group (6758.T), a move that was welcomed by the Japanese government.
Sony will invest about $500 million in the factory, it said separately.
Construction of t...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (2330.TW) (TSMC) said on Tuesday it would build a $7 billion chip plant in Japan with Sony Group (6758.T), a move that was welcomed by the Japanese government.
Sony will invest about $500 million in the factory, it said separately.
Construction of t...
- November 10, 2021
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Gov't Panel Proposes More Support For Firms Hiking Wages
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JAPAN TODAY
An economic policy panel of Japan's government on Monday proposed a fresh stimulus package to get the coronavirus-hit economy back in shape, including beefing up support for companies actively raising employee wages.
As part of its "urgent proposals" toward realizing Prime Minister ...
An economic policy panel of Japan's government on Monday proposed a fresh stimulus package to get the coronavirus-hit economy back in shape, including beefing up support for companies actively raising employee wages.
As part of its "urgent proposals" toward realizing Prime Minister ...
- November 9, 2021
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Japan To Give Minors $882 In Cash, Vouchers To Boost Economy
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AL JAZEERA
Japan’s ruling party and its coalition partner have agreed to offer a combined 100,000 Japanese yen ($882) worth of vouchers and cash payouts to children aged 18 or younger as part of the government’s stimulus package, Jiji news agency said.
In a meeting of executives, the Liberal De...
Japan’s ruling party and its coalition partner have agreed to offer a combined 100,000 Japanese yen ($882) worth of vouchers and cash payouts to children aged 18 or younger as part of the government’s stimulus package, Jiji news agency said.
In a meeting of executives, the Liberal De...
- November 9, 2021
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Japan’s Izakaya Pub Numbers Decrease By 20% In FY2020
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The ubiquitous izakaya, the Japanese-style pubs that are common after-work destinations for people seeking some alcohol and light food, dropped in number by 20% in the fiscal year that ended March 2021, compared to the previous year.
The prolonged requests by local governments fo...
The ubiquitous izakaya, the Japanese-style pubs that are common after-work destinations for people seeking some alcohol and light food, dropped in number by 20% in the fiscal year that ended March 2021, compared to the previous year.
The prolonged requests by local governments fo...
- November 8, 2021
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Japanese Companies Hunt for Low-Carbon Solutions
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NHK
One focus at COP26 is the global carbon market, and Japan is coming under pressure to get moving on its own scheme.
As NHK World's Nochi Haruka explains, that's sparking demand from businesses that need help figuring out a low-carbon future.
One focus at COP26 is the global carbon market, and Japan is coming under pressure to get moving on its own scheme.
As NHK World's Nochi Haruka explains, that's sparking demand from businesses that need help figuring out a low-carbon future.
- November 4, 2021
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