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Japan's real wages poised to grow after a year of decline
Reliance on brute-force price controls, subsidies and tax cuts raises concerns
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz passionately rallied his conservatives and won a strong endorsement with a 91% vote to confirm him as party chairman.
Source: The Japan Times
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Last chance coming up for amazing east Japan for all-you-can-ride Shinkansen-inclusive train pass
Get your Kyun Pass while you can. Ever since Japan Railways Group, a.k.a. JR, raised the price for its nationwide rail pass, a lot of the luster has been lost for what used to be widely considered Jap
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan signals US tariff ruling won't affect agreed projects as Asia reacts
Tokyo positive on investments ahead of March summit; Indonesia, Malaysia, others weigh in
Source: Nikkei Asia
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566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Osaka Municipal Water Bureau suddenly becomes quite a bit closer to being flush with funds. Ironically, it’s hard to imagine a drier type of website than “municipal water bureau.” Browse through the o
Source: SoraNews24
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Takaichi's pledge to press 'growth switch' faces history of overpromises
PM sees proactive fiscal policy lifting economy, but recent experience suggests otherwise
Source: Nikkei Asia
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DPP Lower House candidate arrested for election law violation
The defeated candidate, Nobuko Irie, 63, and the two others, are suspected of paying a total of ¥270,000 in compensation to five female campaign staffers.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's nuclear power revival triggers Fukushima foreboding
Locals resigned to restart of world's biggest atomic plant; nuclear an 'important resource' for PM Takaichi
Source: Nikkei Asia
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New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women
Research published in the journal Science Immunology shows that women actually do experience exacerbated chronic pain compared to men.
Source: The Japan Times
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LDP OKs draft proposal for lifting ban on lethal arms exports
The LDP plans to finalize the proposal soon and submit it to the government, which will aim to revise the defense equipment transfer guidelines in spring at the earliest.
Source: The Japan Times
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