Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Friday unveiled a plan to form industrial clusters to attract large-scale corporate investment to rural regions. Clusters will be formed in seven regions for 13 projects to promote investment in growth areas, including semiconductors

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Friday adopted a basic policy on measures to support public-sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators for the early detection of threats of cyberattacks. “Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly threatening and do not wait for our

Beijing, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Business sentiment among Japanese companies in China worsened in the first half of the year due mainly to strained relations between the two countries, a survey by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China showed Friday.

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Surplus in the Japanese government’s foreign exchange special account totaled 5,056.5 billion yen at the end of fiscal 2025, a Finance Ministry report showed Friday. The account, used for foreign exchange market interventions, saw its surplus decrease by

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan on Friday decided to keep its monetary policy unchanged while raising its gross domestic product growth outlook for fiscal 2026. At its two-day meeting through the day, the BOJ’s Policy Board decided by a

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Sony Group Corp. on Friday raised its consolidated sales and profit forecasts for the year ending in March 2027, citing its bullish gaming business. The Japanese company raised its sales estimate to 12.5 trillion yen from 12.3 trillion

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Sony Group Corp. on Friday raised its consolidated sales and profit forecasts for the year ending in March 2027, citing its bullish gaming business. The Japanese company raised its sales estimate to 12.5 trillion yen from 12.3 trillion

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Prices are slated to rise in Japan in August for 2,311 food products and beverages made by 195 major makers, topping 2,000 for the second straight month, research company Teikoku Databank Ltd. said Friday. The number soared 83.1

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Prices are slated to rise in Japan in August for 2,311 food products and beverages made by 195 major makers, topping 2,000 for the second straight month, research company Teikoku Databank Ltd. said Friday. The number soared 83.1

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday declined to comment on whether Japanese authorities have intervened into foreign exchange markets to prop up the yen. “I can say nothing about it at this point,” Katayama told reporters at

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday declined to comment on whether Japanese authorities have intervened into foreign exchange markets to prop up the yen. “I can say nothing about it at this point,” Katayama told reporters at

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–The dollar traded above 160 yen in Tokyo trading Friday, drawing buybacks after sinking below 158 yen in overnight New York trading. The Japanese government and the Bank of Japan are believed to have conducted yen-buying, dollar-selling market

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–The dollar traded above 160 yen in Tokyo trading Friday, drawing buybacks after sinking below 158 yen in overnight New York trading. The Japanese government and the Bank of Japan are believed to have conducted yen-buying, dollar-selling market

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s industrial output in June increased 1.3 pct from the previous month, supported by strong production of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment for export, industry ministry preliminary data showed Friday. The seasonally adjusted production index for the manufacturing and mining sectors

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s industrial output in June increased 1.3 pct from the previous month, supported by strong production of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment for export, industry ministry preliminary data showed Friday. The seasonally adjusted production index for the manufacturing and mining sectors

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Core consumer prices in central Tokyo rose 1.9 pct in July from a year before, following a 1.6 pct gain in June, Japan’s internal affairs ministry said Friday. The core consumer price index, which excludes volatile fresh food

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Core consumer prices in central Tokyo rose 1.9 pct in July from a year before, following a 1.6 pct gain in June, Japan’s internal affairs ministry said Friday. The core consumer price index, which excludes volatile fresh food

Kumamoto, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Searches for those still missing after Tuesday’s major earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, continued in extreme heat Friday as the 72-hour window crucial for survival was nearing an end. The death toll from the quake, which recorded

Kumamoto, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Searches for those still missing after Tuesday’s major earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, continued in extreme heat Friday as the 72-hour window crucial for survival was nearing an end. The death toll from the quake, which recorded

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s seasonally adjusted effective ratio of job openings to job seekers rose 0.01 point to 1.18 in June from the previous year, the first rise in four months, the labor ministry said Friday. Job offers increased mainly in

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s seasonally adjusted effective ratio of job openings to job seekers rose 0.01 point to 1.18 in June from the previous year, the first rise in four months, the labor ministry said Friday. Job offers increased mainly in

Washington, July 30 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday suggested that Japanese authorities may have intervened into foreign exchange markets to support the yen. “We think that excess volatility in the yen isn’t healthy,” Bessent told Fox Business. “The Japanese

Washington, July 30 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday suggested that Japanese authorities may have intervened into foreign exchange markets to support the yen. “We think that excess volatility in the yen isn’t healthy,” Bessent told Fox Business. “The Japanese

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Immigration Services Agency on Friday unveiled its second basic plan for immigration control and residency management, including measures to promote smoother adaptation of foreign residents to local communities. Seven years have passed since the first version was

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Immigration Services Agency on Friday unveiled its second basic plan for immigration control and residency management, including measures to promote smoother adaptation of foreign residents to local communities. Seven years have passed since the first version was

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan on Friday decided to keep its monetary policy unchanged while raising its gross domestic product growth outlook for fiscal 2026. At its two-day meeting through the day, the BOJ’s Policy Board decided by a

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Global vehicle sales at eight major Japanese automakers fell 2.3 pct from a year earlier to 11.92 million units in January-June, data from the companies have shown. Six of them incurred a decline due to sluggish overseas sales,

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly soared over 3,400 points to top the 65,000 line on Friday morning, buoyed by overnight gains in U.S. technology stocks. At 10:22 a.m., the index of 225 major issues listed on

Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–The dollar tumbled below 160.50 yen in Tokyo trading Friday morning amid speculation that the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan conducted yen-buying, dollar-selling intervention in the foreign exchange market. Reports that the Federal Reserve Bank of

Tokyo, July 30 (Jiji Press)–A huge earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday has forced semiconductor-related plants across the Kyushu region in southwestern Japan, a major chip production hub, to suspend operations. In response to the earthquake, companies are rushing to restore