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14 Gennaio 2026

Japan, Takaichi towards immediate dissolution of the Lower House

(Adnkronos) – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reportedly expressed her intention to dissolve the House of Representatives immediately after the opening of the ordinary parliamentary session on January 23. Government party officials reported this after a meeting with Takaichi herself. Hirofumi

14 Gennaio 2026

Iran: Intervention needed if mass killings of anti-govt protesters occur – Italy

(Adnkronos) – If “a mass extermination of 20,000 protesters” takes place in Iran “someone” must intervene, Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani stated as nationwide anti-government demonstrations enter their 18th day. “If there is a mass extermination of 20,000 people, someone has to

14 Gennaio 2026

South Korea Tells Japan of Intention to Join CPTPP

Seoul, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–South Korea has indicated its intention to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership during a summit in Japan on Tuesday, South Korean national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said Wednesday. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and

14 Gennaio 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Japan to Ease Bank Lending Cap Rules

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to ease restrictions on large credit extensions by banks, in an effort to promote large-scale mergers and acquisitions and boost companies’ competitiveness, Jiji Press learned Wednesday. The plan is expected to be included

14 Gennaio 2026

Toho Reports Record Net Profit of 46.5 B. Yen for March-Nov.

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Movie studio Toho Co. said Wednesday that its consolidated net profit for March-November 2025 increased 36.5 pct from a year before to 46.5 billion yen, marking a record high for the nine-month period. The result came as the

14 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi to Announce Lower House Dissolution Mon.

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a senior official of the ruling bloc Wednesday that she plans to announce her intention Monday to dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap general election. Takaichi informed Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader

14 Gennaio 2026

Japan Panel Seeks Rationale for Curbing Foreigners’ Land Purchases

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese government panel proposed in an opinion statement Wednesday that the government further discuss legislative facts to explain why acquisitions and use of domestic land by foreigners should be regulated in light of national security. The written

14 Gennaio 2026

KKR Offers to Acquire Mandom

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Mandom Corp. said Wednesday that it has received a binding offer from U.S. investment fund KKR to acquire the Japanese cosmetics maker for 3,100 yen per share. KKR aims to launch a tender offer for Mandom shares by

14 Gennaio 2026

Bear Sightings in Japan Continue into 2026

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Bears continue to be spotted near people in Japan after the turn of the year, even though they are usually in hibernation at this time of the winter season. A slew of sightings, mainly in the Tohoku northeastern

14 Gennaio 2026

Nikkei Average Renews Record Finish on Continued Election Hopes

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s key Nikkei 225 stock average hit a fresh closing high of more than 54,000 on Wednesday, as hopes persisted of a snap general election boosting prospects for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s aggressive spending policy. The key index

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