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Government & Public Policy

Takaichi Cabinet Focuses on Investment

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi convened economic policy sessions with international experts to evaluate macroeconomic strategies aimed at boosting domestic capital investment and...

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Financial & Wealth Management

Pension Fund Considers Allocation Shift

Government officials have indicated that Japan's mammoth public pension fund is continuing appropriate internal reviews regarding its long-term asset allocation strategy amidst...

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ESG & Sustainability

Japan Imposes Mandatory ESG Reporting

Japan's financial regulator has finalized comprehensive new regulations requiring major listed companies on the stock exchange to disclose detailed sustainability metrics aligned...

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Travel, Hospitality & Leisure

Japan Inbound Tourism Reaches New Record

International visitor arrivals hit record highs despite regional travel shifts, driven by successful market diversification and strong cultural appeal.

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Technology & Digital Strategy

Japan and EU Advance Digital Partnership

Tokyo hosted high-level ICT dialogues focusing on artificial intelligence, secure connectivity, semiconductors, and cross-border digital standardisation.

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Media, Marketing & PR

Online Ads Top 50% of Annual Ad Spending

Dentsu survey data shows total advertising spending reached a record high, with digital and social media marketing expenditures surpassing traditional channels.

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Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

Japan Enacts Sweeping 2026 Tax Reforms

The National Diet enacted major tax reform legislation introducing corporate tax updates, transfer pricing rules, and an overhaul of tax-free shopping.

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