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China, Japan, South Korea to Jointly Counter US Tariffs

Last Sunday, March 30, China, Japan, and South Korea held their first economic dialogue in five years, reflecting the desire of these Asian countries to facilitate regional trade in preparation for countering the negative impact of tariffs from President of the United States Donald Trump.

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Japan and China to Hold Their First Economic Dialogue in Six Years

China and Japan on Saturday, March 22, will hold the first economic dialogue in the last six years aimed at reducing tensions.

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Japan’s GDP Beats Forecasts

The Japanese economy in the fourth quarter of 2024 demonstrated such growth rates that exceeded preliminary expectations regarding the degree of intensity of the upward dynamic of this indicator.

Science & Technology

Panasonic to Restructure Century-Old Business Focusing on AI

Panasonic plans to restructure its operations to support a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence (AI).

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Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates

On Friday, January 24, the Bank of Japan decided to raise interest rates to the highest level since the global financial crisis of 2008.

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Bank of Japan Reportedly to Raise Rates to Highest in 17 Years

The Bank of Japan is expected to decide on raising interest rates on Friday, January 24, if there are no global shocks on the market by then.

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Survey Shows Japan Companies Prepares for Donald Trump Tariffs

Most Japanese companies that have operations in the United States are currently preparing for possible additional tariffs after the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

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Japan’s Factory Activity Shrinks

In Japan, factory activity remained in the zone of a decrease in December, but at the same time, the pace of the corresponding process slowed down.

Finance & Economics

Nidec Makes $1.6 Billion Unsolicited Bid for Makino

Nidec Corp. offers 257.3 billion yen ($1.6 billion) to take over machine tool builder Makino Milling Machine Co., initiating a rare unsolicited takeover of a Japanese company.

Finance & Economics

Japan’s Budget to Hit Record

The Japanese government is set to compile a record $735 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to increased social security and debt-servicing costs, adding to the industrial world’s heaviest debt.

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An Overview of the Japanese Payment Processors Landscape

Japan is a very well-developed country in Asia known for its advanced technology and innovation in the financial system. The country is a hub for various payment solutions and currency trading. The payment ecosystem in Japan is a blend of traditional practices and cutting-edge technology supported by digital advancements. Let’s conduct an analysis where we […]

Science & Technology

Kioxia’s Shares Increase in Debut

Kioxia’s shares soared 14% as part of their market debut on Wednesday, December 18.

Science & Technology

Kioxia Sets Price Range for IPO

Bain Capital-backed chip manufacturer Kioxia has set a tentative price in the range of 1,390 to 1,520 yen ($9.22 to $10.09) per equity for its initial public offering (IPO) of shares.

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Competition Authorities Reportedly Raid Amazon Japan

Japan’s Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday, November 26, conducted an on-site inspection of Amazon Japan on suspicion of violating antitrust laws, as reported by the media, citing an insider in the government of the Asian country.

Finance & Economics

Japan’s October Headline Inflation Rate Falls

In Japan, headline inflation was recorded at 2.3% in October.

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SoftBank Reports Quarterly Earnings

The Japanese SoftBank Group on Tuesday, November 12, published information about its earnings for the second quarter of the fiscal year, which will end on March 31, 2025.