Deputy Governor Himino Press Conference (September 2)
Summary of the press conference held by Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on September 2, 2025....
Economic Report List
Colombo's Inflation Rate at 1.2% YoY in August, First Inflation in a Year
Colombo, Sri Lanka's largest city, has returned to inflation for the first time in 12 months, signaling a clear economic recovery trend....
Trump Administration to Halt $5 Billion in Foreign Aid and International Organization Contributions
The Trump administration announced it will halt approximately $5 billion in foreign aid and contributions to international organizations that conflict with the "America First" policy, creating signifi...
Customs Costs Surge Significantly, Japanese Companies Report 'Difficult to Pass on to Sales Prices'
Additional US tariffs have significantly increased procedural costs for customs brokers and importers, with the entire industry struggling to respond....
Suspension of De Minimis Rule Leads to Widespread Halt of US-Bound Postal Services
The suspension of the US de minimis rule has led to over 30 countries, including Japan, temporarily halting postal services to the United States....
China Announces Opinion on AI Plus Action Implementation, Strengthening 6 Key Areas
China's State Council announced on August 26, 2025, its Opinion on Thoroughly Implementing the "AI Plus" Action, clarifying its policy to actively promote AI utilization....
SCO Summit Meeting Supports Multilateral Trade System
The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit was held in Tianjin, China from August 31 to September 1, 2025, announcing the "Tianjin Declaration" supporting the multilateral trade system....
China Announces Rare Earth Total Volume Control Measures, Requires System Input of Product Distribution Information
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and Reform Commission, and Ministry of Natural Resources announced on August 22, 2025, the "Interim Measures for Total Vol...
JETRO Survey: Japanese Companies in Hungary Raise Wages by 6.7% in 2025
JETRO's survey of Japanese companies in Hungary revealed that average wage increases for 2025 will be 6.7% year-over-year. While the pace of increase has slowed with declining inflation rates, wage gr...
AI Salon Begins Full Operation in Sydney, Australia
The global community "AI Salon," bringing together AI-focused startup founders, investors, and corporate partners, has launched in Sydney with its first event held on August 26, 2025....