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Japan approves record $730 billion budget for fiscal year 2025
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Japan approves record $730 billion budget for fiscal year 2025

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Japan’s government has approved a record 115.54 trillion yen ($730 billion) draft budget for fiscal year 2025. The new budget, set to begin in April 2025, surpasses the previous record of 114.38 trillion yen established...
Foreign visitors to Japan soar past 33 million from January to November
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Foreign visitors to Japan soar past 33 million from January to November

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The number of foreign visitors to Japan has surpassed 33 million in the first 11 months of 2024, setting a new annual record, according to data released by the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO). This...
Japan's big manufacturers show improved confidence in December
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Japan’s big manufacturers show improved confidence in December

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Business confidence among Japan's major manufacturers improved slightly in December, according to the Bank of Japan's latest Tankan survey released on Friday. The sentiment index rose to 14, up from 13 in September, signaling cautious...
Japan’s GDP grows 0.9% in Q3, boosted by consumer spending gains
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Japan’s GDP grows 0.9% in Q3, boosted by consumer spending gains

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Japan’s economy achieved an annualized growth rate of 0.9% in the July-September quarter, maintaining its expansion for the second consecutive quarter. The rise, driven by robust consumer spending, follows temporary income...
BOJ keeps rate steady at 0.25% amid stable inflation projections
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BOJ keeps rate steady at 0.25% amid stable inflation projections

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MENA Newswire News Desk: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced Thursday that it will maintain its policy interest rate at 0.25%, marking a continuation of its ultra-loose monetary approach. The BOJ stated that this decision...