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Japan will continue trade talks with US for mutually beneficial deal, Ishiba says
Business Recorder
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July 8, 2025
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that he would continue negotiations with the U.S. to seek a mutually beneficial trade deal, after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on goods from Japan starting August 1....
Japan PM Ishiba says Trump’s tariff decision ‘truly regrettable’
The Straits Times
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July 8, 2025
TOKYO – Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on July 8 US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Japan is “truly regrettable”, adding bilateral talks will continue toward a mutually beneficial deal. Despite the...
Japan lagging in generative AI use with 26.7% adoption in FY 2024
Kyodo News+
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July 8, 2025
TOKYO - Japan is lagging behind in the use of generative artificial intelligence, with only 26.7 percent of individuals saying they had used such tools in fiscal 2024, the internal affairs ministry said Tuesday in its 2025 white paper. The figure,...
Japan: Newly appointed chairman of GIAJ shares policy statement
Asia Insurance Review
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Introduction The general insurance industry has severely damaged the trust of our customers and society as a result of a series of incidents, including premium adjustment cases, fraudulent insurance claims and information leaks. We once again...
Agricultural Policy on Rice: Deepen Debate on Revising Acreage Reduction Policy
The Japan News
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July 8, 2025
Editorial 14:26 JST, July 8, 2025 The postwar agricultural policy on rice that has given more consideration to producers than consumers has revealed its limitations due to the high prices of the grain during the so-called “rice shortage crisis in...
Japan Launches Ambitious Maritime R&D Initiative
Nautical Voice
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July 8, 2025
In a significant move to enhance its maritime industry, Japan has initiated a groundbreaking research and development project aimed at speeding up the design and construction of next-generation vessels. Spearheaded by MTI Co., Ltd. and supported...
Japan supermarket rice prices drop to 5-month low
NHK
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The price of rice at supermarkets in Japan has fallen for a sixth straight week to a five-month low due to increased sales of cheaper grain from government stockpiles. The agriculture ministry on Monday released its weekly survey of about 1,000...
Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders
Business Recorder
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July 8, 2025
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS: US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher U.S. tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade...
Japan, S Korea face 25% tariffs
BDNews24
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US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher US tariffs will start Aug 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched earlier...
Japan, South Korea hit with 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war
Deal Street Asia
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US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners—from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players—that sharply higher US tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched earlier...
Japanese thriller 'Alice In Borderland' Season 3 release date out
Pennsylvania Sun
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Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): The third season of Japanese thriller series 'Alice in Borderland' has finally got a release date. The makers have also released the teaser for the series. The streaming giant's latest season of the series returns...
Agriculture sector: World’s largest freshwater guzzler
Pakistan Observer
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July 7, 2025
BEFORE the sun rises, billions of people across the globe begin their day with one pressing concern: how to put food on the table. But behind every meal lies an invisible cost— the world’s freshwater reserves, dwindling fast and undervalued. For...
Japan, South Korea, Malaysia among 14 nations facing tariffs; what might get pricier for Americans
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
President Donald Trump on Monday, July 7 sent letters to the leaders of 14 countries, warning them of higher tariffs on goods exported to the United States. The move is a renewed push in his trade strategy to narrow the US trade deficit and...
Japan Stock Market May Take Further Damage On Tuesday
RTTNews
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July 7, 2025
The Japanese stock market on Monday halted the two-day winning streak in which it had added just 50 points or 0.2 percent. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 39,580-point plateau and the losses may accelerate on Tuesday. The global forecast...
Japan’s warning to Albanese about domestic gas reserve
Financial Review
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July 8, 2025
Senior Japanese officials have expressed concern the Albanese government is considering a domestic gas reserve, telling West Australian Premier Roger Cook during a trade visit that their country cannot be a long-term investment partner with...
Japan Crown Prince, Princess Visit Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 7, 2025
Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and his wife, Crown Princess Kiko, who are the honorary presidents of Expo 2025 Osaka, visited the Saudi Pavilion participating in the global event, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. Saudi Ambassador to...
Diamond Semiconductors to Revive Japan as Tech Power?
News On Japan
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TOKYO, Jul 08 (News On Japan) - Aiming to revive Japan's status as a semiconductor powerhouse, Hoshikawa Naohisa, CEO of Okuma Diamond Devices, is leading the development of what is being called the "ultimate semiconductor"—a diamond-based device...
Tokyo Cement navigates competitive headwinds to post strong FY24/25 earnings
Daily FT
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Tokyo Cement Group (Tokyo Cement) has reported a turnover of Rs. 12,960 million and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 664 million for the fourth Quarter ending 31 March 2025, compared to a turnover of Rs. 13,145 million and a PAT of Rs. 722 million,...
Fast Retailing opens $69 million logistics hub in Rotterdam
Inside Retail Asia
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July 8, 2025
Japanese clothing giant Fast Retailing – the parent company of Uniqlo – has opened a new automated warehouse in the Netherlands to streamline its distribution in Europe, reports Nikkei Asia. The 110,000sqm Rotterdam facility costs an estimated...
Vietnam sees 33% surge in FDI in H1 2025, manufacturing leads
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Vietnam has attracted over $21.51 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first half of 2025, reflecting around 33 per cent rise year-over-year (YoY), according to the Ministry of Finance. This capital influx includes newly...