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U S ECONOMY

Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2023
Yellen to travel to Japan for G7 finance ministers meeting
Treasury said Yellen would work with G7 partners to strengthen the global economy, including by coordinating on efforts to encourage and align domestic investments.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 3, 2023
What to watch as Fed readies to pause with one last hike
Fed watchers expect the U.S. central bank will deliver its final rate hike for a while on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 3, 2023
Japan sees 'zombie' firms rise 30% after zero-interest pandemic loan program
The number of corporate failures in fiscal 2020 dropped by nearly 20% from the previous year, and the number in fiscal 2021 hit the lowest level in 57 years, according to a research agency.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2023
The promise and peril of generative AI
To ensure that artificial intelligence delivers widely shared benefits, we must heed the lessons of the last wave of digital innovation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 3, 2023
Price hikes set for over 20,000 food and beverage items so far this year
The number of goods affected has crossed the threshold three months earlier than last year, and hits a public already struggling with inflation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 2, 2023
A consistent China policy continues to elude the U.S.
The most generous assessment of Washington-Beijing relations would be, as one expert explained, the U.S. has “a China policy, but not a plan.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 2, 2023
U.S. banking troubles won't affect Japan, says Economy Minister Shigeyuki Goto
While optimistic overall, Goto urged financial institutions and authorities to respond firmly to liquidity risks that have led to difficulties in the West.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 2, 2023
First Republic sale, a relief for some, fails to quell fear of a persistent crisis
Hours after JPMorgan Chase & Co. agreed to buy First Republic, the news was digested over breakfast by attendees at the Milken Institute Global Conference in California.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 2, 2023
The inside story of Buffett’s big Japan bet, over glasses of Coke at Four Seasons
The billionaire investor's visit is seen as an important vote of confidence in Japan’s big five traders as they pivot away from fossil fuels.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 2, 2023
Regulators seize First Republic Bank and sell assets to JPMorgan
First Republic was among regional U.S. lenders most battered by a crisis in confidence in the banking sector in March.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 1, 2023
Inflation and labor crunch prodding Japan's smaller firms to raise pay
Wages have barely risen in Japan since the asset bubble burst in the 1990s but have crept up recently, as companies face pressure to compensate employees for the rising cost of living.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 1, 2023
Jerome Powell could face more opposition as Fed choices get tougher
Federal Open Market Committee voters have to decide whether to continue the inflation fight or try to cushion a slowing economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 1, 2023
China’s mixed economic data fuels concerns about recovery
Purchasing managers’ indexes released Sunday showed an unexpected decline in factory activity in April, weighed down by weaker global demand for Chinese exports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 1, 2023
Tech to drive job changes for quarter of all workers over five years
Global labor markets are poised for a new era of turbulence as technologies like artificial intelligence accelerate the decline of clerical work.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 30, 2023
BOJ chief Ueda spares us the theatrics in his debut
The new Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda's first task was not to blindside the market. So far, so good.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 30, 2023
China’s abandoned illusion of high growth
Instead of chasing rapid growth rates at a time when the world economy is sputtering, China is emphasizing job creation and macroeconomic stability.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Apr 29, 2023
BOJ review under Ueda may help end overreliance on monetary easing
At Ueda's first policy-setting meeting, the BOJ decided to conduct a broad review of monetary policy over the past quarter of a century to better prepare for future policy maneuvers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 29, 2023
Less than 1% of top-listed firms on Tokyo bourse led by women
Japan is 'extremely slow compared with other countries' in promoting women to prominent positions, a professor specializing in labor economics at the University of Tokyo said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2023
Ministry panel outlines proposals for scrapping Japan's foreign intern program
The interim report says program participants should be allowed to switch jobs and eventually be able to move to a visa allowing an indefinite stay in Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 28, 2023
BOJ to maintain dovish stance but will embark on review of policy
The first policy meeting under Gov. Kazuo Ueda ended without surprises, with the bank staying the course on its aggressive easing.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Japan passes bill to introduce 'blue ticket' fines for cyclists
A new system under which bicycle riders pay fines for minor traffic violations to escape criminal punishment is expected to be introduced in Japan no later than 2026.
Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
Legislation that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce is passed at the Upper House plenary session on Friday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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