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Japan’s exports hit record high

Japan’s exports hit record high, but trade deficit continues

TOKYO (AP) — Japan saw record-high exports last year, as its annual trade deficit declined 44% from the previous year, the Finance Ministry reported Thursday.

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 19h

Japan unexpectedly logs trade surplus, exports hits record high & imports also shows positive growth

Exports from Japan rose by 2.8% y/y to a new peak of JPY 9,910.60 billion in December 2024, exceeding market forecasts of 2.3% and pointing to the third straight month of growth. Imports to Japan grew by 1.

Emirates News Agency on MSN · 20h

Japan's trade deficit shrinks 44% in 2024

Japan's trade deficit in 2024 shrank 44 percent from a year earlier to 5.33 trillion yen ($34 billion), as exports hit a record high due to robust vehicle and semiconductor-related demand, government data showed Thursday.

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Reuters · 18h

Citing security, Japan to plug loophole in reporting rules for foreign investment

Japan's finance ministry plans to plug a loophole in reporting requirements for foreign investors under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, in an effort to prevent intelligence from leaking to foreign governments.

Bloomberg L.P. · 17h

Japan to Tighten Investment Pre-screening Amid Security Concerns

Japan plans to strengthen pre-screening measures for overseas investors that could potentially cooperate with foreign intelligence gathering efforts, addressing rising national security concerns.

Kyodo News on MSN · 1d

Japan to tighten foreign investment screening to prevent info leaks

Japan's government is planning to expand the scope of its in-advance screening on foreign investors as part of efforts to prevent data leaks from industries essential to national security, a source close to the matter said Wednesday,

Japan, Star TV and sexual assault

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Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report

Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan’s top TV hosts and a former pop star, said Thursday he was retiring to take responsibility over sexual assault allegations that are part of a wave roiling Japan's entertainment industry and have triggered an avalanche of lost advertising at one of the networks where he worked.

BBC · 14h

Star TV host retires as sex scandal rocks Japan industry

Dozens of companies have pulled their commercials from Fuji Television amid claims that the company's staff had tried to cover up the scandal. Nakai has denied using violence against the woman, and said on 9 January that he had "resolved" the matter with her through a settlement.

Barron's · 16h

Entertainment And Media Industry Scandals In Japan

As J-pop superstar and TV host Masahiro Nakai announces his retirement over sexual misconduct allegations, AFP looks at recent scandals in Japan's media and entertainment industry:

1 Killed, 2 Injured In Central Japan Stabbing

UPI · 1d

One dead, two hurt in stabbing attack at Japan's Nagano train station

One person was killed and two hurt in a stabbing attack Wednesday at Japan's JR Nagano train station. One woman and two men were waiting for a bus on the station's north side when they were attacked.

Associated Press · 1d

1 person is killed and 2 injured in stabbing outside Nagano station in central Japan

Authorities in Japan say one person is dead and two others are injured after a knife attack Wednesday night outside a train station in Nagano.

Barron's · 1d

One Killed, Two Injured In Central Japan Stabbing: Local Media

A man stabbed three people at a train station in central Japan on Wednesday before fleeing the scene, leaving one person dead, local media reported.

Japan's core inflation accelerates, hits 16-month high

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1h

Japan December Inflation Backs Case for Central Bank Rate Increase

Japan’s consumer price growth picked up in December, adding to evidence of steady inflation just hours before the central bank announces its rate decision.

Reuters · 1h

Japan's core inflation accelerates, hits 16-month high in December

Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.0% in December from a year earlier to mark the fastest annual pace in 16 months, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations that the central bank will keep raising ultra-low interest rates.

NBC New York · 1h

Japan core inflation climbs to a 16-month high, boosting case for rate hikes

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points later in the day as it concludes its monetary policy meeting.

The Economist14h

Has Japan truly escaped low inflation?

If the Bank of Japan had behaved in a similar manner to its G 10 peers, notes Tim Baker of Deutsche Bank, the country’s ...

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Southern delights and off-the-beaten path charms of Japan

Step off the beaten path and uncover the enchanting delights of Kyushu, Japan's southern treasure. From vibrant hot spring ...

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Japan firms must prepare for Trump tariff fallout, Suntory chief says in Davos

Japanese companies remain bullish about investing in the United States but need to prepare for supply chain shocks that could ...

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Japan’s loneliness epidemic is so bad that elderly women are committing crimes to find friends and health care in prison

Japan, known for its robust aging population, was ranked the healthiest country to age in by the National Center for Health ...

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Embrace spiritualism on Japan's sacred nature trail

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...

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Japan's Nidec posts 5% rise in third-quarter operating profit

Japanese electric motor maker Nidec posted a 5% rise in third-quarter operating profit on Thursday to 54.5 billion yen ($348 ...

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Traveling to Japan This Summer Just Got Easier — What to Know

Japan Airlines is dramatically increasing flight connections to the U.S. for the summer, which means getting to Japan will be ...

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Japan’s exports hit record high

Japan, Foreign Exchange

Japan, Star TV and sexual assault

1 Killed, 2 Injured In Central Japan Stabbing

Japan's core inflation accelerates, hits 16-month high

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