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Japan job market at best level in 26 years
Kyodo News, Published on 28/04/2017
» TOKYO - Job availability improved in Japan in March to a level last seen more than 26 years ago, government data showed on Friday, with companies hunting for workers in a tight labour market.
IMF raises 2017 world growth forecast to 3.5%
Kyodo News, Published on 18/04/2017
» The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday it forecasts world economic growth to rise by 0.1 point to 3.5% for 2017, with growth for the United States unchanged at 2.3% and that for Japan up 0.4 percentage points from its estimate in January to 1.2%.
Struggling Japanese ski resort faces final closure
Kyodo News, Published on 23/02/2017
» MIYAZAKI, Kyushu - Japan's southernmost ski resort is on the verge of shutting down, struggling to attract visitors amid declining numbers of skiers and snowboarders.
Thai investor capitalises on solar incentives in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 13/12/2016
» A Thai solar energy developer is taking full advantage of incentives in Japan to expand its business in the country, saying its Japanese operations promise to be much more profitable than those at home.
Otsuka opens new medical-foods factory
Kyodo News, Published on 28/09/2016
» A joint venture involving Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co opened a new factory in Thailand on Wednesday to produce medical foods, which are nutritional products developed specifically for the dietary management of disease.
Japan's industrial output unchanged in July
Kyodo News, Published on 31/08/2016
» TOKYO - Japan's industrial output in July was unchanged from the previous month on a seasonally adjusted basis, the government said on Wednesday, suggesting the country's production remains on a recovery track.
PM meets Japan business leaders, urges more investment
Kyodo News, Published on 01/02/2016
» The head of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry met Monday with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for talks aimed at facilitating and boosting Japanese investment in Thailand.
10 killed in government plane crash in Delhi
Kyodo News, Published on 22/12/2015
» NEW DELHI — Ten people were killed after a small jet crashed soon after take-off in Delhi on Tuesday, officials said.
Japan firms in Thailand see 2nd-half uptick
Kyodo News, Published on 29/07/2015
» Japanese firms operating in Thailand expect the local economy to improve in the second half of 2015 on the back of government expenditures and increasing automobile exports, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce Bangkok said.
Proton turns to Suzuki for help
Business, Kyodo News, Published on 17/06/2015
» SHAH ALAM, Malaysia — Malaysia's national car producer Proton Holdings Bhd and Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp on Monday signed a pact on exploring the possibility of the latter making compact and small cars for the former.