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Japan Core Machinery Orders Down in April but Seen Firming Up Ahead
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JAPAN NEWS
Japan’s core machinery orders fell in April for the first time in three months, government data showed on Monday, due to a pullback from the prior month’s big jump, but the Cabinet Office said capital spending remained on track for a recovery.
The data followed the Bank of Japan’s (B...
Japan’s core machinery orders fell in April for the first time in three months, government data showed on Monday, due to a pullback from the prior month’s big jump, but the Cabinet Office said capital spending remained on track for a recovery.
The data followed the Bank of Japan’s (B...
- June 20, 2024
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Asian Shares Mostly Gain After Wall St Rallies To New Records
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JAPAN TODAY
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher.
U.S. futures were flat and oil prices declined.
This week has few top-tier economic reports apart from an update Tuesday on how ...
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher.
U.S. futures were flat and oil prices declined.
This week has few top-tier economic reports apart from an update Tuesday on how ...
- June 18, 2024
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Japan Post To Raise Postage Rates From Oct 1 Due To Fewer Deliveries
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JAPAN TODAY
Japan Post Co will raise the price of a standard-size letter stamp to 110 yen from 84 yen starting Oct 1, among other postage rate hikes, to improve profitability amid declining letter usage replaced by email and messaging apps.
It will mark Japan's first postal rate hike for lette...
Japan Post Co will raise the price of a standard-size letter stamp to 110 yen from 84 yen starting Oct 1, among other postage rate hikes, to improve profitability amid declining letter usage replaced by email and messaging apps.
It will mark Japan's first postal rate hike for lette...
- June 16, 2024
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BOJ to Reduce Govt Bond Purchases
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JAPAN NEWS
Bank of Japan policymakers Friday voted to reduce the central bank’s purchase amount of Japanese government bonds, the BOJ said.
The reduction is designed to “ensure that long-term interest rates would be formed more freely in financial markets,” the BOJ said.
The BOJ will decide on ...
Bank of Japan policymakers Friday voted to reduce the central bank’s purchase amount of Japanese government bonds, the BOJ said.
The reduction is designed to “ensure that long-term interest rates would be formed more freely in financial markets,” the BOJ said.
The BOJ will decide on ...
- June 14, 2024
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Apple, Google Say Will Engage With Japan Over New App Law
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KYODO NEWS
Apple Inc. and Google LLC said Thursday they will continue to engage with Japanese regulators, a day after the country's parliament enacted a law to curb the technology giants' dominance in the smartphone app market.
Apple said in a statement, "We will continue our engagement with th...
Apple Inc. and Google LLC said Thursday they will continue to engage with Japanese regulators, a day after the country's parliament enacted a law to curb the technology giants' dominance in the smartphone app market.
Apple said in a statement, "We will continue our engagement with th...
- June 13, 2024
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Transport Ministry Inspects Honda, Mazda Over Improper Vehicle Certification
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JAPAN TODAY
Japan's transport ministry inspected the headquarters of Honda Motor Co and Mazda Motor Corp on Monday after massive cheating on vehicle certifications by the two automakers and three other companies came to light.
Toyota Motor Corp, Yamaha Motor Co and Suzuki Motor Corp also faced ...
Japan's transport ministry inspected the headquarters of Honda Motor Co and Mazda Motor Corp on Monday after massive cheating on vehicle certifications by the two automakers and three other companies came to light.
Toyota Motor Corp, Yamaha Motor Co and Suzuki Motor Corp also faced ...
- June 11, 2024
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ASEAN, Japan To Foster Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
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ASEAN.ORG
The 18th ASEAN-Japan Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting took place today reaffirming both sides’ commitment to strengthen cooperation under the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).
The Meeting welcomed the successful convening of the Commemorative Summit on the 50th...
The 18th ASEAN-Japan Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting took place today reaffirming both sides’ commitment to strengthen cooperation under the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).
The Meeting welcomed the successful convening of the Commemorative Summit on the 50th...
- June 10, 2024
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Japan’s Economy Is Shrinking, Although Slightly Less Than Previously Thought
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AP NEWS
The Japanese economy shrank at an annual rate of 1.8% in the first quarter of this year, slightly better than the initial estimate at a 2.0% contraction, according to revised government data Monday.
The revision was due to private sector investments, at minus 0.4%, up from the previous ...
The Japanese economy shrank at an annual rate of 1.8% in the first quarter of this year, slightly better than the initial estimate at a 2.0% contraction, according to revised government data Monday.
The revision was due to private sector investments, at minus 0.4%, up from the previous ...
- June 10, 2024
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Nikka Launches Limited-Edition “Nine Decades” Whisky for 90th Anniversary; Suggested Retail Price ¥330,000
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JAPAN NEWS
The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. on Wednesday announced the release of “The Nikka Nine Decades,” a commemorative 700-milliliter bottle of whisky marking the distiller’s 90th anniversary.
Over 150 types of single barrel whisky were used to create the product, and the suggested retail p...
The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. on Wednesday announced the release of “The Nikka Nine Decades,” a commemorative 700-milliliter bottle of whisky marking the distiller’s 90th anniversary.
Over 150 types of single barrel whisky were used to create the product, and the suggested retail p...
- June 6, 2024
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Japan Aims To Quadruple Overseas Market For Anime, Games
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JAPAN TODAY
Pop-culture powerhouse Japan wants to expand its overseas market for video games, manga and anime fourfold to $130 billion in about a decade, the government has said.
Japan, the birthplace of comic and cartoon epics such as "Dragon Ball" and game franchises from "Super Mario" to "Fi...
Pop-culture powerhouse Japan wants to expand its overseas market for video games, manga and anime fourfold to $130 billion in about a decade, the government has said.
Japan, the birthplace of comic and cartoon epics such as "Dragon Ball" and game franchises from "Super Mario" to "Fi...
- June 5, 2024
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