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30 Settembre 2025

Niinami Resigns as Keizai Doyukai Chief

Tokyo, Sept. 30 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Association of Corporate Executives, or Keizai Doyukai, said Tuesday that it has accepted the resignation of its chairman, Takeshi Niinami. After police began an investigation into allegations related to health supplements purchased by Niinami, he stepped
30 Settembre 2025

Several BOJ Policymakers Called for Rate Hikes: Summary

Tokyo, Sept. 30 (Jiji Press)–Several policymakers of the Bank of Japan at its Sept. 18-19 policy-setting meeting urged the central bank to consider implementing its first interest rate hike since January, according to a summary of opinions at the latest meeting released
30 Settembre 2025

Japanese Princess Akiko to Become Head of Mikasa Family

Tokyo, Sept. 30 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Imperial House Economy Council on Tuesday decided that Princess Akiko, 43, will become head of the Mikasa family, a position that had been held by her late grandmother, Princess Yuriko, who passed away in November 2024.
30 Settembre 2025

Ex-Lawmaker Ishii to Be Indicted without Arrest over Fraud

Tokyo, Sept. 30 (Jiji Press)–The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office is expected to indict without arrest former lawmaker Akira Ishii for alleged fraud involving state-paid salaries of a secretary, sources said Tuesday. Ishii, a former lawmaker of the House of Councillors, the
30 Settembre 2025

Japan’s Industrial Output Down 1.2 Pct in Aug.

Tokyo, Sept. 30 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s industrial production in August fell 1.2 pct from July, down for the second straight month, the industry ministry said in a preliminary report Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted production index for the manufacturing and mining sectors came to
30 Settembre 2025

Daihatsu to End Copen Production in Aug. 2026

Tokyo, Sept. 30 (Jiji Press)–Daihatsu Motor Co. will cease production of the Copen mini convertible sports vehicle at the end of August 2026, due to reasons including a regulatory issue. While announcing the decision on Monday, the Japanese minivehicle maker indicated that
30 Settembre 2025

8 Japan Automakers’ Global Production Down 2 Pct in Aug.

Tokyo, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)–Eight major Japanese automakers’ combined global production dipped 2.0 pct in August from a year earlier to 1.81 million units, data from the companies have shown. Competition has become harsh mainly in China amid sluggish exports to the
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