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25 Settembre 2025

Nikkei Scales Fresh All-Time Closing High

Tokyo, Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average hit an all-time closing high for the third consecutive trading day on Thursday, partly thanks to a yen’s weakening. The Nikkei gained 124.62 points, or 0.27 pct, from Wednesday to end at
25 Settembre 2025

BOJ Official Wanted Continued Rate Increases: Minutes

Tokyo, Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)–A Bank of Japan official called on the central bank to continue to raise interest rates at a monetary policy meeting in July, according to the minutes of the meeting released on Thursday. A member of the BOJ’s
25 Settembre 2025

Denmark, airports reopen after drone incursion

(Adnkronos) – Airports in western Denmark have reopened after being closed for hours due to unidentified drones entering their airspace overnight. Billund Airport, the country’s second largest, was closed for an hour, while Aalborg Airport, used for commercial and military flights, was
25 Settembre 2025

JICA to Abandon “Hometown” Project with African Countries

Tokyo, Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)–The Japan International Cooperation Agency plans to abandon its “hometown” project aimed at promoting people-to-people exchanges between African countries and partner Japanese cities, people familiar with the matter said Thursday. The decision came after false claims circulated on
25 Settembre 2025

Japan Rice Prices Turn Higher despite Arrival of New Crop

Tokyo, Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)–Japanese retail prices of rice have turned upward again although new rice harvested this year started hitting the shelves. The average rice price at supermarkets across Japan stood at 4,275 yen per 5 kilograms, up for three consecutive
25 Settembre 2025

Tokyo Department Store Sales in Aug.:

Japan Department Stores Association Sept. 25 Yr/Yr Change Total 118,285 M. Yen Down 2.3 pct Clothing 26,986 Down 4.0 Personal Articles 22,376 Down 3.6 Sundry Goods 31,370 Down 0.5 Household Goods 4,926 Up 2.1 Foodstuffs 25,320 Up 3.1 Note: Year-on-year changes are
25 Settembre 2025

Japan’s Department Store Sales in Aug.:

Japan Department Stores Association Sept. 25 Yr/Yr Change Total 413,971 M. Yen Up 2.6 pct Clothing 97,882 Up 2.0 Personal Articles 70,470 Down 0.5 Sundry Goods 97,428 Up 6.0 Household Goods 14,129 Up 0.9 Foodstuffs 104,725 Up 2.7 Note: Year-on-year changes are
25 Settembre 2025

Japan’s Chain Store Sales in Aug.:

Japan Chain Stores Association Sept. 25 Yr/Yr Change Total 1,100,206 M. Yen Up 2.1 pct Foodstuffs 797,922 Up 1.5 Clothing 42,800 Down 1.7 Sundries 82,125 Down 0.3 Furniture and Interior Goods 56,795 Down 3.6 Home Electric Appliances 2,491 Up 2.1 Note: Year-on-year
25 Settembre 2025

Japan Aug. Services Producer Prices Up 2.7 Pct

Tokyo, Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)–Services producer prices in Japan rose 2.7 pct from a year before in August, up for the 54th straight month, preliminary data from the Bank of Japan showed Thursday. The August services producer price index stood at 111.2
25 Settembre 2025

Japan, ASEAN to Cooperate in Bolstering Supply Chains

Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)–Economy ministers from Japan and Association of Southeast Asian Nations member countries have agreed to work together to enhance supply chains for products and parts. In a joint statement adopted at their meeting in Kuala Lumpur on
25 Settembre 2025

Nippon Life to Resume Commericals on Fuji TV

Tokyo, Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)–Nippon Life Insurance Co. plans to resume running commercials on Fuji Television Network Inc. after a halt since January due to a sexual assault scandal involving former TV personality Masahiro Nakai. “We believe there has been some progress
25 Settembre 2025

Tokyo Game Show 2025 Opens with Record 1,140 Exhibitors

Chiba, Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)–The Tokyo Game Show 2025 kicked off at the Makuhari Messe convention center in the city of Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Thursday, featuring a record-high number of some 1,140 exhibitors, including overseas companies. The annual event showcases
25 Settembre 2025

Resona Bank, Alsok to Partner for Digitalizing Local Govt Work

Tokyo, Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Resona Bank and security company Alsok Co. have agreed to work together on digitalizing local governments’ tax and public services fee collection work. The two signed a cooperation agreement Wednesday with the aim of helping local governments
25 Settembre 2025

Japan to Provide 861 M. Yen in Grant Aid to Palestine

Tokyo, Sept. 24 (Jiji Press)–Japan will provide 861 million yen in grant aid to Palestine for health and hygiene initiatives, it has been learned. The Japanese Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that the aid will be used to provide health and medical services
25 Settembre 2025

Honda Pulls Plug on Luxury EV

New York, Sept. 24 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Honda Motor Co. said Wednesday that it has ended production of the Acura ZDX luxury electric vehicle, developed jointly with U.S. auto giant General Motors Co. The ZDX had been manufactured at a GM plant in
24 Settembre 2025

Japan to Support Palestine Financially

New York, Sept. 24 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday that his country will participate in new efforts to tackle the financial crisis of Palestine. “As Palestine is set to be invited as a responsible member of the international community
24 Settembre 2025

Japanese Deep Sea Drilling Recognized by Guinness World Records

Tokyo, Sept. 24 (Jiji Press)–Deep sea drilling research conducted last year by the Japanese vessel Chikyu has been recognized as the world’s deepest scientific ocean drilling by the Guinness World Records, the vessel’s owner said Wednesday. The 980 meters of drilling by
24 Settembre 2025

Japan to Support Palestine Financially

New York, Sept. 24 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday that his country will participate in new efforts to tackle the financial crisis of Palestine. He was speaking at a news conference in New York after he delivered a speech
24 Settembre 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to Promote Agriculture Drones

Tokyo, Sept. 24 (Jiji Press)–Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. will release an insurance product next month to help relatively small farmers introduce drones for spraying pesticides and fertilizers, people familiar with the matter told Jiji Press on Wednesday. The Japanese insurer will collaborate
24 Settembre 2025

Germany cyberattack, still disruptions at Berlin airport

(Adnkronos) – Further disruptions are expected for travelers at Berlin airport, with delayed flights, others canceled and long waits, after the cyber attack of recent days. “We have been informed that it may take several days to have a fully functioning system
24 Settembre 2025

LDP Leader Candidates Debate Economic Policies

Tokyo, Sept. 24 (Jiji Press)–The five candidates for the Oct. 4 leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party discussed economic policies in a debate hosted by the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Wednesday. They indicated a willingness to cooperate
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