Archive for the ‘Japan’ Category

Peru and Japan have taken a significant step forward in strengthening their trade relations with the signing of key defense and mining cooperation agreements. The deals were officially signed by Peru’s President Dina Boluarte and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, following the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit hosted in Lima.   These agreements focus on […]

International Trade, Japan, News

November 13, 2024

Japan is preparing to reinstate subsidies for electricity and gas prices from January, a proactive measure aimed at supporting households and energizing the broader economy in response to rising fuel costs. Expected to continue through March, these subsidies are poised to not only ease financial pressures on consumers but also stimulate economic activity—a move that […]

Japan is set to energize its semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors with a transformative $65 billion investment plan, designed to strengthen both its domestic technology capabilities and its position in global trade. Announced by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the initiative will offer substantial subsidies and financial incentives to support the growth of Japan’s high-tech […]

The Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) and Japan Mobility Show Bizweek launched on October 15, 2024, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, celebrating a new era of collaboration between the electronics and automotive industries. This joint event, organized by leading industry associations, aims to strengthen international trade by fostering innovative partnerships as […]

The International Trade Council has announced a major advancement for Australia’s table grape industry following the successful conclusion of negotiations with Japan. The Australian government has revealed that restrictions on grape varieties have been lifted, significantly enhancing export opportunities.   As of last week, Australian producers can now export over 130 varieties of table grapes […]

International Trade, Japan, News

July 18, 2024

Recent trade statistics from Japan indicate slower-than-expected growth in both exports and imports during June, reflecting ongoing economic complexities both at home and abroad. In June, Japanese exports rose by 5.4% year-on-year, below the forecasted 6.4% growth and a deceleration from the 13.5% increase seen in the previous month. Similarly, imports grew by 3.2% year-on-year, […]

China, Japan, News, United States

October 30, 2023

In a response to China’s ban on Japanese seafood products following Tokyo’s release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, the United States has initiated purchases of Japanese seafood to supply its military stationed in Japan. U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel unveiled this initiative in a Reuters interview, suggesting that […]

International Trade, Japan, News

October 18, 2023

In a remarkable turn of events, Japan’s exports have surged to record-breaking levels in September, marking the first upswing in three months. This impressive feat can be attributed to the resurgence of Japanese automakers who have intensified shipments to the United States and Europe, capitalizing on their newfound freedom from the global chip shortage that […]