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Japan Starts New Gasoline Subsidy To Cut Prices By 10 Yen Per Liter
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JAPAN TODAY
The Japanese government on Thursday started a revamped gasoline subsidy designed to cut prices by 10 yen ($0.07) per liter to help ease cost-of-living pressures for consumers ahead of an upcoming parliamentary election.
Under the previous scheme introduced in January 2022, the gover...
The Japanese government on Thursday started a revamped gasoline subsidy designed to cut prices by 10 yen ($0.07) per liter to help ease cost-of-living pressures for consumers ahead of an upcoming parliamentary election.
Under the previous scheme introduced in January 2022, the gover...
- 23/5 18:39
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Tariff Crossfire Hits Toyota, Nissan, Ford Suppliers In Japan
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REUTERS
Four decades ago, Hiroko Suzuki's father threaded the needle of a U.S. trade war by pushing the family auto-parts business into newer niche products.
Now, tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are so sweeping they threaten her own attempt to diversify the 78-year-old company into ...
Four decades ago, Hiroko Suzuki's father threaded the needle of a U.S. trade war by pushing the family auto-parts business into newer niche products.
Now, tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are so sweeping they threaten her own attempt to diversify the 78-year-old company into ...
- 23/5 16:56
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Toyota's New RAV4 Makes World Premiere In Japan
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JAPAN TODAY
Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday unveiled its new RAV4 to the world, with plans to launch the model in Japan before the end of FY2025.
The RAV4 had its beginnings in 1994, when sport utility vehicles (SUVs) were positioned as off-road vehicles. It pioneered the crossover SUV genre for...
Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday unveiled its new RAV4 to the world, with plans to launch the model in Japan before the end of FY2025.
The RAV4 had its beginnings in 1994, when sport utility vehicles (SUVs) were positioned as off-road vehicles. It pioneered the crossover SUV genre for...
- 22/5 20:57
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Japan Real Wages Fall for 3rd Straight Year in FY 2024
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JAPAN NEWS
Japan’s inflation-adjusted real wages fell 0.5 pct in fiscal 2024, which ended in March, from the previous year, down for the third straight year, the labor ministry said Thursday.
Although historic pay increases were achieved in this year’s “shunto” spring wage negotiations in the c...
Japan’s inflation-adjusted real wages fell 0.5 pct in fiscal 2024, which ended in March, from the previous year, down for the third straight year, the labor ministry said Thursday.
Although historic pay increases were achieved in this year’s “shunto” spring wage negotiations in the c...
- 22/5 20:27
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Inflation In Japan Fires Up Populism, Erodes Political Stability
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ASIA NEWS
Not only rice but most daily commodities have increased in price, which has diminished the popularity of the Japanese government.
Over 100 years ago in Japan, a shortage of rice and a steep rise in its price caused a great uproar for about a month. This has been called the Kome Sodo...
Not only rice but most daily commodities have increased in price, which has diminished the popularity of the Japanese government.
Over 100 years ago in Japan, a shortage of rice and a steep rise in its price caused a great uproar for about a month. This has been called the Kome Sodo...
- 21/5 20:01
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Visitors to Japan Hit Single-Month Record High in April
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NIPPON
The monthly number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a record high in April amid the cherry blossom season, a Japan National Tourism Organization report showed Wednesday.
The number of inbound visitors is estimated to have risen 28.5 pct from a year before to 3,908,900 in April, topping 3...
The monthly number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a record high in April amid the cherry blossom season, a Japan National Tourism Organization report showed Wednesday.
The number of inbound visitors is estimated to have risen 28.5 pct from a year before to 3,908,900 in April, topping 3...
- 21/5 19:35
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Nissan Tells Workers Closure Of Key Oppama Plant Not Decided
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JAPAN TODAY
Nissan Motor Co on Monday told employees at its signature Oppama plant in Kanagawa Prefecture that reports of its planned closure were not definitive, according to some workers at the factory.
The struggling Japanese automaker was reported on Saturday to be considering shuttering th...
Nissan Motor Co on Monday told employees at its signature Oppama plant in Kanagawa Prefecture that reports of its planned closure were not definitive, according to some workers at the factory.
The struggling Japanese automaker was reported on Saturday to be considering shuttering th...
- 20/5 21:20
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Japan to Introduce Car Fuel with Up to 10% Biofuels from Fiscal 2028; Limited Rollout Expected at Areas with Refineries
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JAPAN NEWS
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will from fiscal 2028 introduce a car fuel partly mixed with biofuels made from corn, sugarcane and other biomass.
The fuel, which would mix gasoline with up to 10% biofuels, will be available in selected areas and is expected to be introduced...
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will from fiscal 2028 introduce a car fuel partly mixed with biofuels made from corn, sugarcane and other biomass.
The fuel, which would mix gasoline with up to 10% biofuels, will be available in selected areas and is expected to be introduced...
- 20/5 18:36
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Japanese Carmakers Focus On Popular Models To Soften U.S. Tariff Impact
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JAPAN TODAY
Japanese automakers have few immediate options to offset the impact of the additional U.S. tariff on cars. Toyota Motor Corp, Honda Motor Co and other domestic manufacturers will likely rely on strong sales of their popular fuel-efficient models in the key market, potentially couple...
Japanese automakers have few immediate options to offset the impact of the additional U.S. tariff on cars. Toyota Motor Corp, Honda Motor Co and other domestic manufacturers will likely rely on strong sales of their popular fuel-efficient models in the key market, potentially couple...
- 19/5 17:01
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Consumption Tax Exemption to Be Nixed for Low-Cost Imported Items; Measure Eyed with Chinese E-Commerce Sites in Mind
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JAPAN NEWS
The Finance Ministry is considering imposing the consumption tax on low-cost imported goods priced at ¥10,000 or less that are currently exempted under the de minimis rule, according to sources.
The ministry is set to revise the rule, which also exempts such goods from tariffs.
Behin...
The Finance Ministry is considering imposing the consumption tax on low-cost imported goods priced at ¥10,000 or less that are currently exempted under the de minimis rule, according to sources.
The ministry is set to revise the rule, which also exempts such goods from tariffs.
Behin...
- 15/5 21:33
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