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Japan’s economy shrinks as consumers hold back on spending
Japan's economy has contracted at an annual rate of 1.2% in the July-September quarter, as consumption declined amid rising prices. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympus says moving from asset sales towards doing deals
The company sold off its camera and voice recorder units to Japan Industrial Partners in 2021. In August, it made its biggest divestment yet, selling its microscope unit - the business on which it was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrinks for the first time in a year
Capital Economics’ Tay sees a tough 2023 for Japan. “As for 2023, Japan will be dragged into a mild recession in H1 by a global downturn that will weigh on exports and business investment.” For more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy unexpectedly shrinks as hot inflation, global slowdown take toll
Japan's economy unexpectedly shrank for the first time in a year in the third quarter, as global recession risks, a weak yen and sharply higher import costs took a toll on household consumption and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q3 GDP Unexpectedly Shrinks as Soaring Inflation, Global Slowdown Take Toll
Japan's economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter, the first contraction in a year as cooling global growth and higher import costs took a toll on household consumption and business activity. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economic Recovery Slammed Back Into Reverse by Weak Yen
Japan’s economy unexpectedly shrank in the three months through September as the yen’s historic slide battered growth momentum, leaving the country’s recovery from the pandemic in a vulnerable spot ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsui to begin self-driving truck transport business
TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. will launch a logistics business using self-driving trucks as early as 2026, Nikkei has learned. The move comes as Japan amended a law in April, allowing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho reports 29.3% increase in Q2 net profit
Mizuho Financial Group , Japan's third-largest lender by assets, on Monday reported a 29.3% increase in second-quarter net profit. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Tokyo Games bribery scandal probe must focus on interest-serving structure
Under Japanese law, Tokyo Games organizing committee executives and employees ... a probe into the case even after the dark side of the Olympic and Paralympic business has been brought to light. The ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ Governor Kuroda vows to continue monetary easing for now
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday the central bank would stick to monetary easing to support the economy for the time being so as to achieve sustainable and stable inflation ... ( read original story ...)
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Japan Sets Up Advanced Chip Business With Toyota, Sony
Next-generation chips are aimed to be produced by the late 2020s as Japan lags behind other nations. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sets Up New Chip Business. IBM and Other U.S. Allies Are Taking the Anti-China Alliance Seriously.
The move solidifies the U.S.’s attempts to launch its ‘Chip 4′ alliance with Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to counter China in the chipmaking sector. Inflation was top of mind for voters in this ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, Sony Set Up Advanced Chip Business in Japan
Next-generation chips are aimed to be produced by the late 2020s as Japan lags behind other nations. ( read original story ...)
Japan govt backs major firms in next-gen chip project
The Japanese government will pour half a billion dollars into a new project to develop and make next-generation microchips, chief cabinet secretary ... ( read original story ...)