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Japan's Exports Hit Record High In 2024, But Trade Deficit Continues
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JAPAN TODAY
Japan saw record-high exports last year, as its annual trade deficit declined 44% from the previous year, the Finance Ministry reported Thursday.
The trade deficit, which measures the value of exports minus imports, totaled 5.3 trillion yen, according to government data, as imports ...
Japan saw record-high exports last year, as its annual trade deficit declined 44% from the previous year, the Finance Ministry reported Thursday.
The trade deficit, which measures the value of exports minus imports, totaled 5.3 trillion yen, according to government data, as imports ...
- January 23, 2025
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Japan 2024 Convenience Stores Sales At Record High On Inbound Tourism
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JAPAN TODAY
Sales from seven major Japanese convenience store chains hit a record high of 11.8 trillion yen in 2024, bolstered by inbound tourism and demand for readily consumable snacks and drinks, data by a Japanese franchising authority showed Monday.
The sales were up 1.2 percent from the p...
Sales from seven major Japanese convenience store chains hit a record high of 11.8 trillion yen in 2024, bolstered by inbound tourism and demand for readily consumable snacks and drinks, data by a Japanese franchising authority showed Monday.
The sales were up 1.2 percent from the p...
- January 22, 2025
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Fuji TV Eyes 3rd-Party Panel to Look into Masahiro Nakai Case; Dozens of Companies have Canceled Their Ads
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JAPAN NEWS
Fuji Television Network, Inc. is considering establishing a third-party committee based on the guidelines of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations to investigate the facts regarding a scandal involving television personality Masahiro Nakai, 52, and a woman, according to sources. T...
Fuji Television Network, Inc. is considering establishing a third-party committee based on the guidelines of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations to investigate the facts regarding a scandal involving television personality Masahiro Nakai, 52, and a woman, according to sources. T...
- January 22, 2025
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"Shunto" Spring Wage Talks Kick Off in Japan
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NIPPON
The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation, or Rengo, held a meeting of their leaders Wednesday, effectively starting this year's "shunto" spring wage talks.
Keidanren Chairman Masakazu Tokura and Rengo President Tomoko Yoshino agreed that it ...
The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation, or Rengo, held a meeting of their leaders Wednesday, effectively starting this year's "shunto" spring wage talks.
Keidanren Chairman Masakazu Tokura and Rengo President Tomoko Yoshino agreed that it ...
- January 22, 2025
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Many Major Japanese Firms Pulling Commercials From Scandal-Hit Fuji TV
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JAPAN TODAY
Many major Japanese companies said Monday they are suspending commercials on Fuji Television Network Inc, as the broadcaster faces scrutiny over its alleged involvement in a misconduct scandal involving Masahiro Nakai, a male member of the now-defunct popular idol group SMAP.
Nissan...
Many major Japanese companies said Monday they are suspending commercials on Fuji Television Network Inc, as the broadcaster faces scrutiny over its alleged involvement in a misconduct scandal involving Masahiro Nakai, a male member of the now-defunct popular idol group SMAP.
Nissan...
- January 20, 2025
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Bank Of Japan Poised To Raise Rates To Highest In 17 Years
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REUTERS
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office, a move that would lift short-term borrowing costs to levels unseen since the 2008 global financial crisis.
A tightening in policy would undersco...
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office, a move that would lift short-term borrowing costs to levels unseen since the 2008 global financial crisis.
A tightening in policy would undersco...
- January 20, 2025
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Suzuki Aims to Expand Car Exports from India; Annual Production Capacity to Rise to 4 Million Units by FY30
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JAPAN NEWS
Suzuki Motor Corp. plans to expand exports of its passenger cars from India to Japan, Europe, Southeast Asia and other regions, President Toshihiro Suzuki has said.
“We will take advantage of the economies of scale in India and use this country as an export base,” Suzuki said at a pr...
Suzuki Motor Corp. plans to expand exports of its passenger cars from India to Japan, Europe, Southeast Asia and other regions, President Toshihiro Suzuki has said.
“We will take advantage of the economies of scale in India and use this country as an export base,” Suzuki said at a pr...
- January 20, 2025
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Toyota Considers Revamp In Domestic Production To Address Disaster Risks
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JAPAN TODAY
Toyota Motor Corp is considering shifting some production at its central Japan home ground to other areas in a realignment aimed at addressing a labor shortage and natural disaster risks, sources familiar with the matter said.
One of the reorganization plans under consideration is t...
Toyota Motor Corp is considering shifting some production at its central Japan home ground to other areas in a realignment aimed at addressing a labor shortage and natural disaster risks, sources familiar with the matter said.
One of the reorganization plans under consideration is t...
- January 19, 2025
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Japan Likely to See "Healthy Growth" through 2026: World Bank Exec
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NIPPON
World Bank Deputy Chief Economist Ayhan Kose has said that the Japanese economy is expected to "deliver healthy growth" over the next two years driven by increased consumption backed by rising wages.
He also indicated that there is room for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates.
In i...
World Bank Deputy Chief Economist Ayhan Kose has said that the Japanese economy is expected to "deliver healthy growth" over the next two years driven by increased consumption backed by rising wages.
He also indicated that there is room for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates.
In i...
- January 19, 2025
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Japan Sauce Maker Opens Base in Paris; Hiroshima-Based Otafuku Hopes to Boost Sales Across Europe
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JAPAN NEWS
A leading Japanese sauce maker has established a base in Paris in anticipation of an overseas boom in kona-mon flour-based dishes.
Hiroshima-based Otafuku Sauce Co. set up the office following the rise in popularity of Japanese foods such as sushi and tempura. The Paris office is the...
A leading Japanese sauce maker has established a base in Paris in anticipation of an overseas boom in kona-mon flour-based dishes.
Hiroshima-based Otafuku Sauce Co. set up the office following the rise in popularity of Japanese foods such as sushi and tempura. The Paris office is the...
- January 17, 2025
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