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Vai alla Scheda Paese »That’s what the world is, after all: an endless battle of contrasting memories.
— Haruki Murakami
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Japan’s extended trade gap reinforces pressure on tumbling yen
The trade deficit topped ¥2 trillion for a second-straight month in September, though it narrowed to ¥2.09 trillion from the previous month’s record ¥2.82 trillion ...
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Japan’s finance minister vows ‘appropriate steps’ to tackle volatile yen moves
"Recent rapid and one-sided yen declines are undesirable. We absolutely cannot tolerate excessively volatile moves driven by speculative trading," Shunichi Suzuki said.
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Major Japan tech show returns in person, but focus is on the metaverse
The hype generated by the metaverse has prompted the trade show to set up a section called Metaverse Expo to feature a number of firms ...
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Traders watch for response from Japan as yen approaches ¥150 against dollar
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki reiterated to reporters on Monday that the country will take bold action if there are speculative foreign exchange moves.
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SCN eyes gas growth in Japanese venture
SET-listed Scan Inter (SCN), a compressed natural gas seller and clean power operator, believes its two Japanese partners will help it increase sales of compressed natural gas under the Thai-Japan Gas Network (TJN) joint venture.
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Japan vows ‘bold action’ — if needed — after 32-year yen low
Excessive currency moves have negative effects on the economy and Japan is ready to take action if they continue, a top official said, in the ...
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U.S.-Japan business leaders urge cooperation amid economic security challenges
The war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic both pose challenges that requires bolstering the private sector's role in the bilateral relationship, business leaders said.
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Japan’s wholesale prices soar 9.7% in September on higher import costs
Wholesale inflation, which affects consumer prices with a lag, rose for the 19th straight month, threatening to hurt corporate profits.
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BOJ’s Kuroda vows to keep easing to back still-recovering economy
Wages need to increase much more to achieve Japan’s price-stability target, Kuroda said at event in Washington on Wednesday.
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Toshiba chooses JIP-led group as preferred bidder for buyout, sources say
Private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners is looking to acquire the firm in partnership with multiple domestic companies including Orix and Chubu Electric Power, sources ...
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Japan to take proper steps if forex volatility rises, finance chief says
The government is monitoring developments in the foreign exchange market with "a strong sense of vigilance," Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki told reporters.
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Axa to focus on Asia for long-term growth
Southeast Asia, Greater China and Japan will remain the three pillars of Axa Group as it grows its business in the coming years, the Paris-based insurer says, noting that the Thai insurance industry is poised for an upward growth trend from 2022 onwards.
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Yen traders show resilience to risk of more Japan intervention
One-week implied volatility in the dollar-yen has fallen to trade well below highs seen last month, even as the currency pair closes on ¥145.90 per ...
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Japan says Britain may join CPTPP free trade pact this year
Japan's economic minister, Daishiro Yamagiwa, said member nations could use the European country's case as a model for future aspirants.
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Japan ranks record low 29th in global digital competitiveness survey
Japan ranked worst, placing 63rd, in four criteria such as international experience and business agility, but was in first place for student to teacher ratio.
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Japan business group in Taipei voices support for Taiwan’s TPP bid
The head of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Taipei said that signing trade deals will help Taiwan boost economic growth.
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Japan’s foreign reserves see record drop from market shakeup and forex intervention
Yen-buying, dollar-selling intervention has been rare in Japan which has long counted on exports of cars and electronics as a key driver of economic growth.
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Recovery of Japan’s inbound tourism likely muted without Chinese visitors
Beijing's 'COVID zero' policy restricts travelers from leaving China — far and away Japan's largest source of foreign tourist revenue.
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45% of Japan firms interested in hiring foreign nationals: survey
Clerical and managerial positions were cited most, followed by salespeople, engineers and specialists.
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Japan’s business mood worsens as cost hikes bite, BOJ survey says
Adding to the gloom, fears of a global economic slowdown cloud the outlook for the export-reliant economy, which is still just emerging from the coronavirus ...
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Tokyo spent $19.6 bln for yen buying intervention
Japan’s finance ministry has said it spent $19.6 billion in September in an effort to stop the yen’s steady slide on the widening interest rate gaps between Japan and the US.