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Japan Posts Record Current Account Surplus in 2024
Japan's current account surplus reached a record 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, driven by record returns on foreign investments due to a weak yen and a shrinking trade deficit; 36.87 million foreign tourists visited, boosting the travel surplus.
Japan Posts Record Current Account Surplus in 2024
Japan's current account surplus reached a record 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, driven by record returns on foreign investments due to a weak yen and a shrinking trade deficit; 36.87 million foreign tourists visited, boosting the travel surplus.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's 40-Year Tariff Fixation Rooted in 1980s Japan Resentment
Donald Trump's long-held belief in tariffs as a tool to pressure other countries into more favorable trade deals originated in the 1980s, fueled by his resentment towards Japan's economic success and his belief that the US wasn't getting enough in return for its military support.
Trump's 40-Year Tariff Fixation Rooted in 1980s Japan Resentment
Donald Trump's long-held belief in tariffs as a tool to pressure other countries into more favorable trade deals originated in the 1980s, fueled by his resentment towards Japan's economic success and his belief that the US wasn't getting enough in return for its military support.
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48% Bias Score
Japan's Household Spending Soars, Boosting Case for BOJ Rate Hike
Japan's real household spending rose 2.7% year-on-year in December 2024, exceeding expectations and marking the first increase since July 2024; average spending reached \$2,332, while average monthly income rose to 1,179,259 yen, strengthening the case for another interest rate hike by the Bank of J...
Japan's Household Spending Soars, Boosting Case for BOJ Rate Hike
Japan's real household spending rose 2.7% year-on-year in December 2024, exceeding expectations and marking the first increase since July 2024; average spending reached \$2,332, while average monthly income rose to 1,179,259 yen, strengthening the case for another interest rate hike by the Bank of J...
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40% Bias Score
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced for Embezzling $17 Million
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly \$17 million from the baseball star, using the money to pay off gambling debts; Ohtani had entrusted Mizuhara with his finances since 2018.
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced for Embezzling $17 Million
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly \$17 million from the baseball star, using the money to pay off gambling debts; Ohtani had entrusted Mizuhara with his finances since 2018.
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40% Bias Score
BOJ to Hike Rates, India to Cut, Nissan Ends Honda Merger Talks
The Bank of Japan plans to raise short-term interest rates to around 1% by the second half of fiscal year 2025 to combat inflation, while India's central bank is likely to cut rates to stimulate its slowing economy; Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida ended merger talks with Honda.
BOJ to Hike Rates, India to Cut, Nissan Ends Honda Merger Talks
The Bank of Japan plans to raise short-term interest rates to around 1% by the second half of fiscal year 2025 to combat inflation, while India's central bank is likely to cut rates to stimulate its slowing economy; Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida ended merger talks with Honda.
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20% Bias Score
Japan to Propose Increased U.S. LNG Imports
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba will propose increasing liquefied natural gas imports from the United States during a meeting with President Trump on February 8th in Washington, aiming to improve energy security and strengthen bilateral ties; however, finalizing details will require private-sector ne...
Japan to Propose Increased U.S. LNG Imports
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba will propose increasing liquefied natural gas imports from the United States during a meeting with President Trump on February 8th in Washington, aiming to improve energy security and strengthen bilateral ties; however, finalizing details will require private-sector ne...
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40% Bias Score
Japan PM Gifts Trump Golden Samurai Helmet
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gifted President Trump a golden samurai helmet, referencing the TV series "Shogun," during their Friday summit in Washington.
Japan PM Gifts Trump Golden Samurai Helmet
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gifted President Trump a golden samurai helmet, referencing the TV series "Shogun," during their Friday summit in Washington.
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4% Bias Score
Political Shifts in US, Japan, and South Korea Threaten Trilateral Partnership
Recent political changes in the US, Japan, and South Korea create uncertainty in their trilateral partnership against China and North Korea, with Prime Minister Ishiba's upcoming meeting with President Trump crucial in determining the future of their relationship, complicated by economic factors lik...
Political Shifts in US, Japan, and South Korea Threaten Trilateral Partnership
Recent political changes in the US, Japan, and South Korea create uncertainty in their trilateral partnership against China and North Korea, with Prime Minister Ishiba's upcoming meeting with President Trump crucial in determining the future of their relationship, complicated by economic factors lik...
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40% Bias Score
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced to 57 Months for Embezzlement
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing almost \$17 million from the baseball star, highlighting the risks of financial exploitation in professional sports.
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced to 57 Months for Embezzlement
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing almost \$17 million from the baseball star, highlighting the risks of financial exploitation in professional sports.
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36% Bias Score
Honda-Nissan Merger Collapse Leaves Nissan Vulnerable
Honda and Nissan's proposed merger to create the world's third-largest automaker has collapsed due to disagreements over management control and Nissan's turnaround plan, leaving Nissan vulnerable to a potential takeover by Foxconn.
Honda-Nissan Merger Collapse Leaves Nissan Vulnerable
Honda and Nissan's proposed merger to create the world's third-largest automaker has collapsed due to disagreements over management control and Nissan's turnaround plan, leaving Nissan vulnerable to a potential takeover by Foxconn.
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60% Bias Score
Alberta Seeks to Diversify LNG Exports to Japan Amidst U.S. Tariff Threat
Alberta's Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz is in Japan this week meeting with energy companies to secure new export markets for its LNG, due to potential U.S. tariffs and the need for energy security diversification, focusing on a shorter shipping time and less geopolitical risk compared to the U...
Alberta Seeks to Diversify LNG Exports to Japan Amidst U.S. Tariff Threat
Alberta's Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz is in Japan this week meeting with energy companies to secure new export markets for its LNG, due to potential U.S. tariffs and the need for energy security diversification, focusing on a shorter shipping time and less geopolitical risk compared to the U...
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36% Bias Score
Honda-Nissan Merger Talks Falter Over Subsidiary Proposal
Honda's proposal to make Nissan a subsidiary was rejected by Nissan, jeopardizing their planned merger. Nissan cited concerns about losing management control, while Honda expressed impatience with Nissan's slow restructuring progress. The talks are now at risk of collapse.
Honda-Nissan Merger Talks Falter Over Subsidiary Proposal
Honda's proposal to make Nissan a subsidiary was rejected by Nissan, jeopardizing their planned merger. Nissan cited concerns about losing management control, while Honda expressed impatience with Nissan's slow restructuring progress. The talks are now at risk of collapse.
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52% Bias Score
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