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20 Gennaio 2026

Keidanren Vows to Lead Wage Hike Efforts

Tokyo, Jan. 20 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, said Tuesday that it will lead efforts to ensure that the momentum for wage increases takes even deeper root in Japan. In its guidelines for member companies regarding this year’s “shunto” spring
20 Gennaio 2026

10-Year JGB Yield Hits New 27-Year High

Tokyo, Jan. 20 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the most recent issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds temporarily rose to 2.38 pct, a fresh 27-year high, in Tokyo trading Tuesday out of concerns about deterioration in the country’s state finances. The 10-year JGB
20 Gennaio 2026

Shionogi to Raise Stake in British HIV Drugs Firm ViiV

Osaka, Jan. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japanese pharmaceutical company Shionogi & Co. said Tuesday that it will spend 2,125 million dollars to raise its stake in British HIV drugs company ViiV Healthcare Ltd. from 10 pct to 21.7 pct. ViiV will issue new shares
20 Gennaio 2026

10-Year JGB Yield Hits New 27-Year High

Tokyo, Jan. 20 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the most recent issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds temporarily rose to 2.37 pct, a fresh 27-year high, in Tokyo trading Tuesday out of concerns about deterioration in the country’s state finances. The 10-year JGB