Consumer Activity Index Released for July 2025
The Bank of Japan released the Consumer Activity Index for July 2025, a key indicator for monthly tracking of personal consumption trends, enabling timely analysis of personal consumption which...
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52Cabinet Meeting Overview - September 5, 2025 Chief Cabinet Secretary Press Conference
Chief Cabinet Secretary announced September 5, 2025 Cabinet meeting decisions including 2 general items, government ordinances, and personnel appointments. Minister statements included Total Affairs...
Laos: August Inflation Rate Eases to 5% Year-on-Year, Policy Rate Cut to 9%
According to Lao Ministry of Finance Statistics Center, August 2025 inflation rate was 5.0% yearonyear and 0.8% monthonmonth, showing stabilized price increases. Laos experienced peak inflation of......
第2四半期の実質GDP成長率は前期比0.5％、やや減速も、7期連続でプラス成長（Czech Republic）
This article provides a detailed analysis of the Czech Republic's Q2 2025 GDP statistics published by the Czech Statistical Office on September 3, 2025, covering growth sustainability and future...
Corporate Enterprise Statistics Survey Results (Q2 FY2025, FY2024 Annual Survey)
MOF published the Corporate Enterprise Statistics Survey results for Q2 FY2025 (AprilJune) and FY2024 annual survey. This statistic comprehensively analyzes corporate management trends from both...
September is Price Negotiation Promotion Month!
METI (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency) announced September 2025 as "Price Negotiation Promotion Month" to promote price passthrough and transaction optimization throughout the supply chain.......
ESRI Discussion Paper No. 403: Subjective Monetary Policy Shocks and Consumption
This paper proposes a “subjective monetary policy shock” that captures householdspecific perceptions of monetary policy and analyzes its effects on consumption using data on macroeconomic...
(Paper) Publication of Financial Research Institute Discussion Papers
This announcement describes the publication of four papers by the Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies of the Bank of Japan on August 29, 2025, in the "Institute for Monetary and Economic...
Policy Evaluation on Extension of Special Corporate Enterprise Tax Measures for Banks' Holdings of Stocks Acquisition Organization
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) conducted a prior policy evaluation in August 2025 regarding the extension of special corporate enterprise tax measures for the Banks' Holdings of Stocks Acquisition...
Highway from Hanoi Extended to Da Nang City
Vietnam completed the highway extension from Hanoi to Da Nang City, marking a significant infrastructure development milestone for the country's transportation network. This highway extension...
Switzerland's Glencore Applies for Large-scale Investment Incentive System for Copper Mine Development Project in Argentina
Swiss commodities trading giant Glencore applied for Argentina's largescale investment incentive system for its copper mine development project, demonstrating significant foreign investment in Latin...
CVC Conference Held in Tokyo and Osaka in Preparation for Expo Events
Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) conferences were held in Tokyo and Osaka in preparation for upcoming Expo events, demonstrating Japan's strategic approach to fostering innovation and investment...
US Federal Court in Chicago Dismisses Federal Government Lawsuit Claiming State Law Restricting E-Verify Use is Illegal
The US Federal District Court in Chicago dismissed a federal government lawsuit that claimed state laws restricting EVerify system usage were illegal. This legal development reflects ongoing...
Research on Japan's Fund Circulation - Introduction to PRI Research and Exchange Activities
This report presents the outcomes of two research groups conducted by the Policy Research Institute (PRI) of the Ministry of Finance from 2023 to 2025: "Research Group on Structural Changes in...
Latest Analysis Data on Underlying Inflation Rate Indicators - BOJ Support for Price Movement Analysis and Monetary Policy Operations
The Bank of Japan published the latest analysis data (August 26, 2025 edition) on indicators for capturing underlying inflation rates. This represents an important analytical tool aimed at removing...
PM Ishiba Meets with Qualcomm CEO - Strategic Deepening of Japan-US Semiconductor and Communications Technology Cooperation
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba received a courtesy call from Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm Inc., at the Prime Minister Official Residence on August 26, 2025. This meeting holds important diplomatic...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits India, Foreign Ministers' Meeting Emphasizes Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited India for foreign ministers' meetings that emphasized strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two Asian giants. This highlevel diplomatic engagement...
First-Time Food Overseas Business Consultation Seminar
JETRO organized a consultation seminar for companies entering overseas food business markets for the first time, providing essential guidance for Japanese food exporters. This seminar addresses the...
Japan-Canada Battery Supply Chain Cooperation Second Director-Level Dialogue - Balancing Economic Security and Sustainability
DirectorGeneral Nohara of the Commerce and Information Policy Bureau at Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) met with Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Isabella Zhang of Canada's...
Tertiary Industry Activity Index (June 2025)
Publication Results and Economic Trend Analysis of the Tertiary Industry Activity Index for June 2025... Publication Results and Economic Trend Analysis of the Tertiary Industry Activity Index for...