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Economic news(2025/04/26)


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Prime Minister Ishiba visits the University of Tokyo: "Government united to support development in the field of AI"

2025-04-26 20:01:00
Prime Minister Ishiba received an explanation about the latest developments in generative AI research at the University of Tokyo. He stated that AI will play a major role in the face of a declining population, and that the government intends to work together to support development in this field.

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Japan's "traditional sake brewing" promoted in Tokyo amid concerns over rising rice prices and tariffs

2025-04-26 18:23:00
An event was held in Tokyo to promote Japan's "traditional sake brewing," which has been registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Sake brewers who attended expressed concern that the U.S. tariff measures would affect exports.

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Toyota Industries considers delisting, discusses fundraising for share acquisition

2025-04-26 06:38:00
It has been learned that Toyota Industries Corporation, a company with the roots in Toyota Motor Corporation and currently listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is considering delisting its shares and is in discussions with its main banks and other institutions about raising the funds needed to acquire shares.

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Negotiations over tariff measures: Government "considers expanding soybean and corn imports"

2025-04-26 06:03:00
The treatment of agricultural products is expected to be one of the focal points in the Japan-U.S. negotiations over U.S. tariff measures. The government believes there is room for increased imports of American soybeans and corn, and has decided to consider how to respond after assessing the U.S. response.

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