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BOJ unlikely to hike before March, says panelist advising Prime Minister Takaichi

BOJ unlikely to hike before March, says panelist advisi...

Goushi Kataoka, a member of Takaichi’s economic growth strategy panel, estimated...

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Toyota lays out $912 million plan to boost U.S. hybrid production

Toyota lays out $912 million plan to boost U.S. hybrid ...

The plan forms part of a broader $10 billion commitment in the United States ove...

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China tour groups start canceling Japan trips amid spat

China tour groups start canceling Japan trips amid spat

In the days after the safety warning, at least two state-owned Chinese travel ag...

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Japanese companies advised to change mindset about investment in Africa

Japanese companies advised to change mindset about inve...

They are being told to take action now or risk missing out on big opportunities.

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World’s top aluminum producer adds markups as Trump tariffs drive up consumer costs

World’s top aluminum producer adds markups as Trump tar...

Rio Tinto Group cited low inventories for imposing the extra charge on aluminum ...

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General Atlantic enters Japan with investment in unicorn SmartHR

General Atlantic enters Japan with investment in unicor...

The New York-based private equity firm said it purchased a $96 million minority ...

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Taiwan to further tighten export controls for dual-use technology

Taiwan to further tighten export controls for dual-use ...

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Taiwan has updated its export control regi...

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India’s chief kingmaker sees Google unleashing $1 trillion boom

India’s chief kingmaker sees Google unleashing $1 trill...

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu says Google's announcement of...

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LDP to consider adjustable income tax threshold

LDP to consider adjustable income tax threshold

Itsunori Onodera, chair of the LDP's Tax System Research Commission, said it was...

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Why Africa pays the highest costs to borrow money

Why Africa pays the highest costs to borrow money

Some see a “prejudice premium,” while others say default risk and a lack of data...

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Japan's GDP drops as tariffs bite and domestic demand flags

Japan's GDP drops as tariffs bite and domestic demand f...

The decline in the three quarters ending in September was less than forecast.

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Why Chinese shoppers are choosing local luxury over LVMH and Gucci

Why Chinese shoppers are choosing local luxury over LVM...

Economics aside, homegrown labels in China are also touting the message that mod...

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Budget coffee start-up leaves bitter taste in Berlin

Budget coffee start-up leaves bitter taste in Berlin

Critics accused LAP of squeezing out local cafes with its €2.50 cappuccinos and ...

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More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers

More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers

The country's labor shortage has led companies to ease up on various aspects, su...

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Lawson taps AI and Asia growth as convenience store sector undergoes shift

Lawson taps AI and Asia growth as convenience store sec...

Changes come as store expansion is slowing at home and inbound tourism is increa...

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India’s top tech schools see opportunity in Trump’s H-1B curbs

India’s top tech schools see opportunity in Trump’s H-1...

With annual campus recruitment season set to begin in a few weeks, the country’s...