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No. of Japanese restaurants overseas down for 1st time in 2025

No. of Japanese restaurants overseas down for 1st time ...

The number of Japanese restaurants operating overseas fell for the first time in...

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Japan's provisional gasoline tax ends after 50 years

Japan's provisional gasoline tax ends after 50 years

Japan's provisional gasoline tax of 25.10 yen per liter ended on Wednesday, more...

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As a property slump drags on, China's economy looks more resilient than it feels

As a property slump drags on, China's economy looks mor...

By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and ...

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The legendary Warren Buffett steps back this week and Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era

The legendary Warren Buffett steps back this week and B...

Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legenda...

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Asian shares trade mixed ahead of the New Year

Asian shares trade mixed ahead of the New Year

Major Asian stock markets, including Tokyo and Seoul, were closed Wednesday for ...

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China's BYD poised to overtake Tesla in 2025 EV sales

China's BYD poised to overtake Tesla in 2025 EV sales

Growing Chinese auto giant BYD stands poised to officially surpass Tesla as the ...

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Defense Ministry bans Kawasaki Heavy for 2 1/2 months over engine test fraud

Defense Ministry bans Kawasaki Heavy for 2 1/2 months o...

Japan's Defense Ministry said it will ban Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd from bid...

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More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday

More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that...

The shopping rush leading up to Christmas is over and in its place, like every y...

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Takaichi urges business lobby to agree to above-inflation pay hikes in 2026

Takaichi urges business lobby to agree to above-inflati...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday urged Japanese firms to agree to pay r...

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China urges travel agencies to reduce Japan-bound visitors by 40%

China urges travel agencies to reduce Japan-bound visit...

China has urged domestic travel agencies to reduce the number of Japan-bound tou...

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BOJ chief Ueda signals readiness for further rate hikes

BOJ chief Ueda signals readiness for further rate hikes

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Thursday reiterated his readiness to contin...

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Toyota's global output sinks 5.5% in November; 1st fall in 6 months

Toyota's global output sinks 5.5% in November; 1st fall...

Toyota Motor Corp said Thursday its global output in November fell 5.5 percent f...

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Why metal prices are soaring to record highs

Why metal prices are soaring to record highs

Precious and industrial metals are surging to record highs as the year ends, dri...

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U.S. department stores try to distinguish themselves as beauty lovers turn to TikTok and Amazon

U.S. department stores try to distinguish themselves as...

It’s shoppers like Quinn Kelsey who keep department store executives up at night...

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Tabelog launches multilingual app for international visitors

Tabelog launches multilingual app for international vis...

Tabelog, Japan's largest restaurant search and reservation service operated by K...

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Resilient U.S. consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years

Resilient U.S. consumers drive strongest economic expan...

The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third qua...