Japan approves record $730 billion budget for fiscal year 2025
Japan approved a record $730 billion budget for fiscal 2025, prioritizing defense and social programs to address security concerns and rising costs from its aging...
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Japan targets 60 percent emissions cut by 2035 amid global climate push
Japan approved a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by fiscal 2035 from 2013 levels, with a longer-term goal of 73 percent...
Ishiba pledges major reforms in Japan following re-election by parliament
Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba will pursue party and legislative reforms, pledging ¥10 trillion to boost high-tech sectors, strengthen AI and chips, and advance Japan’s economic...
China threatens Japan with economic retaliation over new chip curbs
China threatens Japan with severe economic consequences if Tokyo imposes new restrictions on chipmaking equipment, escalating tensions amid US-led efforts to curb China's tech advancements....
July sees Japan’s industrial production rise 2.8% on chip demand
Japan's industrial output rose 2.8% in July, driven by increased semiconductor and electrical device production amid growing global demand....
Foreign tourist numbers in Tokyo hit new high last year
In 2023, Tokyo saw a record 19.54 million international visitors, marking a significant recovery from the pandemic....
Japan takes action to boost birthrate with new child care law
Japan enacts child care law to tackle declining birthrates, expanding support and benefits for families amidst record-low births....
Bread recalled across Japan after rat remains found in loaves
Japanese bread recalled nationwide due to rat remains found in loaves, prompting Pasco Shikishima Corp. to issue an apology....
Private equity surge in Japan defies Asia Pacific downturn
Japan's private equity market defies Asia Pacific's downturn, surging to new heights amid regional challenges....
Japan’s historic low birth rate amidst ongoing depopulation crisis
Amid an ongoing depopulation crisis, Japan faces a historic low in birth rates, signaling deepening demographic challenges for the nation....