economy [News] Rakuten Establishes New Cross-Border E-Commerce Company in Hangzhou, China
On September 16, 2026, Rakuten Group, Inc. announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, "Rakuten Cross-Border EC (Ch...
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economy [News] Saga Prefecture Corporate Bankruptcies and Total Liabilities in August Exceed Previous Year
In August 2026, both the number of corporate bankruptcies and total liabilities in Saga Prefecture exceeded those of the...
economy [News] Japan-ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting Agrees on Joint Research for EPA Revision
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to initiate joint research and review the ASEAN...
IT [Explanation] Cloud-Centric Payment “MPAC” Commercial Launch Begins
MP-Solution Inc. officially launched the commercial service of its cloud-aggregated payment platform, "MPAC," on Septemb...
Civil engineering [News] MLIT to Review Benchmark Rainfall Levels to Withstand Inland Flooding
In response to recurring urban flooding, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has begu...
economy [News] Bank of Japan Decides to Raise Interest Rates, Governor Ueda Holds Press Conference
On September 18, 2026, the Bank of Japan decided at its Monetary Policy Meeting to raise its policy interest rate to aro...
economy [News] Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1.25%, impacting mortgages and other loans
The Bank of Japan decided to raise its policy interest rate to 1.25% at its September 2026 Monetary Policy Meeting. Driv...
economy [News] Market Reaction to the BOJ Rate Hike and Future Outlook
Although the Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate to 1.25% on September 18, 2026, the market exhibited a parado...
Civil engineering [News] Bidding Failures Reach 30% for Restoration Work in Noto Disaster Area
In the earthquake-damaged Noto region, the failed bidding rate for disaster recovery public works—such as roads and rive...
IT [Explainer] “NUI”: A Claude-Powered Stuffed Toy Conversation App
On September 13, 2026, "NUI," an AI application that gives existing stuffed animals a voice, personality, and memory for...