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Govt to Support Domestic Mass Production of Next-Generation Solar Cells; Aims for 1GW Annual Production Capacity by ’30
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JAPAN NEWS
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry plans to promote the domestic mass production of next-generation perovskite solar cells.
Using a government fund, the ministry plans to select companies to support within this fiscal year with the aim of achieving an annual production capaci...
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry plans to promote the domestic mass production of next-generation perovskite solar cells.
Using a government fund, the ministry plans to select companies to support within this fiscal year with the aim of achieving an annual production capaci...
- July 28, 2025
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Nikkei Likely To Stay Above 40,000 Despite Political Uncertainty
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JAPAN TODAY
Boosted by a Japan-U.S. trade deal, the Nikkei stock index is expected to stay afloat above the 40,000 threshold at least for a while, despite political uncertainty created by the major setback suffered by Japan's ruling parties in a recent national election.
The benchmark may soo...
Boosted by a Japan-U.S. trade deal, the Nikkei stock index is expected to stay afloat above the 40,000 threshold at least for a while, despite political uncertainty created by the major setback suffered by Japan's ruling parties in a recent national election.
The benchmark may soo...
- July 26, 2025
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Competition Intensifying Between Green Tea Producers in Japan; Established, Upcoming Brands Battle for Share of Growing Market
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JAPAN NEWS
Competition has been intensifying between established and upcoming brands in the growing market for green tea beverages.
At a time when prices are rising, cheaper store-brand products offered by operators of convenience store and supermarket chains have gained in prominence, and some...
Competition has been intensifying between established and upcoming brands in the growing market for green tea beverages.
At a time when prices are rising, cheaper store-brand products offered by operators of convenience store and supermarket chains have gained in prominence, and some...
- July 24, 2025
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Purchases of U.S. Defense Equipment Based on Existing Plan: Japan's Hayashi
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Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi indicated Thursday that the country's additional purchases of U.S. defense equipment as announced by the U.S. government will be based on Tokyo's existing procurement policy, not representing a new initiative.
Regarding the Japan-U.S. tra...
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi indicated Thursday that the country's additional purchases of U.S. defense equipment as announced by the U.S. government will be based on Tokyo's existing procurement policy, not representing a new initiative.
Regarding the Japan-U.S. tra...
- July 24, 2025
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BOJ Deputy Chief Signals Further Rate Hikes
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JAPAN TODAY
One of the Bank of Japan's deputy chiefs on Wednesday reiterated the bank's readiness to pursue a path toward monetary normalization if the Japanese economy and inflation move in line with expectations, while noting uncertainties regarding U.S. tariffs.
"Given that real interest r...
One of the Bank of Japan's deputy chiefs on Wednesday reiterated the bank's readiness to pursue a path toward monetary normalization if the Japanese economy and inflation move in line with expectations, while noting uncertainties regarding U.S. tariffs.
"Given that real interest r...
- July 23, 2025
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Japan's Smes Ready To Adapt To Trump Tariffs
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JAPAN TODAY
Small and medium-sized firms like Mitsuwa Electric that form the backbone of Japan's economy have weathered many storms over the decades, and company president Yuji Miyazaki is hopeful they will also withstand Donald Trump.
As part of a campaign against friend and foe, the U.S. pres...
Small and medium-sized firms like Mitsuwa Electric that form the backbone of Japan's economy have weathered many storms over the decades, and company president Yuji Miyazaki is hopeful they will also withstand Donald Trump.
As part of a campaign against friend and foe, the U.S. pres...
- July 22, 2025
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Kansai Electric to Survey Fukui Pref. Site for New Reactor
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JAPAN NEWS
Kansai Electric Power Co. said Tuesday it will conduct topographical and geological surveys in the town of Mihama in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, as part of its plan to build a new nuclear reactor at its Mihama power plant.
If the results support the construction, the company is ...
Kansai Electric Power Co. said Tuesday it will conduct topographical and geological surveys in the town of Mihama in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, as part of its plan to build a new nuclear reactor at its Mihama power plant.
If the results support the construction, the company is ...
- July 22, 2025
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Japanese Guitar Maker Fernandes Declares Bankruptcy Due To Plummeting Sales
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JAPAN TODAY
A lot of first guitars in Japan were made by Fernandes, a Saitama-based company that started in 1969 and grew to receive worldwide recognition.
Their guitars were especially popular in the ’90s, having been used by members of Metallica and Green Day, while in Japan, they were often...
A lot of first guitars in Japan were made by Fernandes, a Saitama-based company that started in 1969 and grew to receive worldwide recognition.
Their guitars were especially popular in the ’90s, having been used by members of Metallica and Green Day, while in Japan, they were often...
- July 21, 2025
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Japan Voters See Little Hope For Tariff Reprieve In Car Maker Mazda's Hometown
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JAPAN TODAY
When car maker Mazda sneezes, everyone catches a cold, say people in its hometown of Hiroshima in western Japan, but these days, auto parts maker Yuji Yamaguchi fears a deep chill is on the way.
"If Mazda builds fewer cars, our orders will drop," said Yamaguchi, whose 110-year-old f...
When car maker Mazda sneezes, everyone catches a cold, say people in its hometown of Hiroshima in western Japan, but these days, auto parts maker Yuji Yamaguchi fears a deep chill is on the way.
"If Mazda builds fewer cars, our orders will drop," said Yamaguchi, whose 110-year-old f...
- July 20, 2025
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Sluggish Tesla Sales Lead Panasonic to Delay Start of EV Battery Production at New U.S. Plant
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JAPAN NEWS
Panasonic Holdings Corp. has decided to postpone the start of full operations of its newly built U.S. electric vehicle battery plant, as Panasonic’s major client Tesla has reported sluggish sales, prompting Panasonic to review its production plans.
Operations at the plant, located i...
Panasonic Holdings Corp. has decided to postpone the start of full operations of its newly built U.S. electric vehicle battery plant, as Panasonic’s major client Tesla has reported sluggish sales, prompting Panasonic to review its production plans.
Operations at the plant, located i...
- July 20, 2025
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