NG debt to hit P24.7 trillion by 2030; debt&to&GDP ratio to fall to 58% — DoF
Headlines FINANCE Secretary Ralph G. Recto on Monday said the government is working to ensure that economic growth would outpace debt accumulation, as...
Japan's Nikkei, TOPIX Stock Indexes Hit New Highs
HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nikkei 225 and broader TOPIX stock indexes closed at fresh all-time highs in Tokyo trading on Monday...
Japanese Manufacturers Boosting Digital Camera Lineups
HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese camera manufacturers are introducing unique digital cameras, aiming to attract young people who love taking eye-catching photographs...
German Foreign Minister Keen to Deepen Ties with Japan
HEADLINES Berlin, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)–German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Sunday expressed his eagerness to reinforce his country’s cooperation with Japan in...
Japan's Akie Iwai Claims First LPGA Victory at Portland Classic
HEADLINES Portland, Oregon, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)–Japanese golfer Akie Iwai captured her first LPGA tour title on Sunday at the Standard Portland Classic...
Japan, Germany Confirm Cooperation over Economic Security
HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, agreed Monday to enhance cooperation in economic...
Office Tours Give Tokyo Female Students Glimpse of Science
HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–About 60 companies, organizations and government agencies have been inviting female junior and senior high school students in...
2 Firefighters Dead in Fire in Osaka
HEADLINES Osaka, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–A fire broke out in the busy Minami entertainment district in the western Japan city of Osaka on...
Japan Tax Revenues Reach Record 75 T. Yen in FY 2024
HEADLINES Tokyo, July 2 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government’s general-account tax revenues reached 75,232 billion yen in fiscal 2024, marking a record high for...
2 Major Japan Dept. Store Firms Face Profit Drops in March&May
HEADLINES Tokyo, July 1 (Jiji Press)–Two major Japanese department store operators posted year-on-year decreases in March-May consolidated profits as luxury goods purchases by...