BUSINESS

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Japan wage growth projected to outpace inflation in fiscal 2025

Japan wage growth projected to outpace inflation in fis...

In fiscal 2025, nominal wages are projected to increase 2.8% from the previous y...

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Nippon Steel extends closing date for U.S. Steel acquisition

Nippon Steel extends closing date for U.S. Steel acquis...

The estimated closing date has been revised to the first quarter of 2025.

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Luxury labels bulk up on lower-priced goods to broaden appeal

Luxury labels bulk up on lower-priced goods to broaden ...

After more than two years of sharp price hikes, luxury labels are finding themse...

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Japanese government to invest ¥100 billion in Rapidus in 2025

Japanese government to invest ¥100 billion in Rapidus i...

The government hopes its investment will encourage private funding for the chipm...

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Japan's government expects 1.2% economic growth for fiscal 2025

Japan's government expects 1.2% economic growth for fis...

The government maintained its view that personal consumption will be solid thank...

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Hong Kong fund increases its stake in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical

Hong Kong fund increases its stake in Kobayashi Pharmac...

Oasis Management said its stake in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical climbed to 10.1% fro...

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Government plans to sell more JGBs for first time in four years, draft shows

Government plans to sell more JGBs for first time in fo...

Much of the increase will be made in shorter-dated debt to tap demand from Japan...

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Japanese comedian-turned-investor launches fund with 'stock geek'

Japanese comedian-turned-investor launches fund with 's...

The one-time entertainer, Toshiya Imura, has teamed up with Keizo Takeiri, a for...

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Prices of 1,380 food items set to rise in Japan in January

Prices of 1,380 food items set to rise in Japan in January

According to a private research firm, January markups will center on bread produ...

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Toyota to donate $1 million to Trump’s inauguration ceremony

Toyota to donate $1 million to Trump’s inauguration cer...

President-elect Trump says he plans to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from M...

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Ueda avoids giving clear hint on chances of January rate hike

Ueda avoids giving clear hint on chances of January rat...

The Bank of Japan governor is sticking to his view that the central bank needs t...

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Toyota sales stagnate as factory glitches compound weaker demand

Toyota sales stagnate as factory glitches compound weak...

Vehicle sales totaled 984,348 units last month, the Japanese automaker said Wedn...

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Mayors urge Biden to approve Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel

Mayors urge Biden to approve Nippon Steel acquisition o...

A total of 20 people, including the heads of administrative districts where U.S....

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Blogs to Bluesky: Social media shifts responses after 2004 tsunami

Blogs to Bluesky: Social media shifts responses after 2...

In two decades, the online social media landscape has experienced a vast change,...

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Investors hope for U.S. stock market trifecta in 2025 after boom years

Investors hope for U.S. stock market trifecta in 2025 a...

They are eyeing a solid economy supporting corporate profits, moderating interes...

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Will Honda-Nissan tie-up deliver synergies in time to counter China?

Will Honda-Nissan tie-up deliver synergies in time to c...

Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe has said the companies need to build up capabilities by...