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Japan’s government is exploring the possibility of reducing the consumption tax rate on food items from the current 8% to 1% for a period of two years starting in April …

The Japanese government has sanctioned a supplementary budget amounting to 3.113 trillion yen, approximately $19.5 billion, to mitigate climbing energy costs attributed to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. A …

In a significant development, South Korea and Japan are deliberating over a potential military logistics support agreement. This was revealed by South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back after discussions with …

A new electric vehicle brand, EMTA, has been introduced through a collaboration between Japanese automotive companies and Chinese automaker Chery Automobile, specifically targeting the Japanese market. EMT Co., based in …

In response to escalating energy costs and geopolitical instability in the Middle East, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled plans to bolster financial support for household electricity and gas …

Japan has significantly reduced its imports of naphtha and volatile oil from the Middle East in April, turning instead to alternative suppliers to mitigate the impact of ongoing regional instability. …

Asian stock markets saw gains on Monday, buoyed by optimism surrounding US-Iran negotiations that could potentially resolve ongoing tensions. This positive sentiment led Japan’s Nikkei 225 index to climb 2.8%, …

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, South Korea, to discuss enhancing collaboration on energy security, defense, …

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has emphasized her commitment to limiting the issuance of deficit-covering government bonds in response to the economic repercussions stemming from ongoing Middle East conflicts. During parliamentary …