economy

[News] Chiba Torrential Rain Damage Exceeds 2.6 Billion Yen; Some Companies Face Difficulties in Resuming Operations

In August 2026, the record-breaking heavy rainfall in Chiba Prefecture dealt a severe economic blow to local small and m...
2026.09.13
economy
economy

[News] Okinawa Prefectural Economy Maintains Expansion Trend in September

On September 11, 2026, the Bank of Japan's Naha Branch released its Financial and Economic Overview, maintaining its ass...
2026.09.13
economy
economy

[News] US August Consumer Price Index (CPI) Released, Core Rises 0.3% Month-over-Month

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI), with core CPI rising 0.3% month...
2026.09.13
economy
economy

[News] METI Designates Aomori’s Rokkasho Village and Rokunohe Town as “GX Strategic Areas” for the First Time

On September 11, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) designated 18 regions nationwide—including...
2026.09.13
economy
economy

[News] Hiroshima Prefecture Corporate Bankruptcies in August Total 21, Up Year-on-Year for the First Time in 4 Months

Corporate bankruptcies in Hiroshima Prefecture rose to 21 cases in August 2026, surpassing the previous year's monthly f...
2026.09.13
economy
IT

[Analysis] Fujitsu to Export AI Semiconductors Leveraging Supercomputer Technology Starting in 2027

Fujitsu is advancing plans to export and sell "MONAKA," a general-purpose AI CPU developed using technologies from the F...
2026.09.13
IT
IT

[Explainer] Google Cloud Launches Preview of “FIT” Fault Injection Feature

Google Cloud launched the public preview of Fault Injection Testing (FIT) in August 2026. This move comes amid a growing...
2026.09.13
IT
IT

[Explainer] Snowflake to Support Google Cloud’s Tokyo Region

Snowflake announced that support for the Google Cloud Tokyo region will launch in Q4 FY2026. This move is driven by risi...
2026.09.13
IT
Civil engineering

[News] Heavy rain damage in Ajigasawa Town, Aomori Prefecture: Revetment collapses at 52 locations across 19 rivers

Torrential rain brought by linear precipitation zones triggered riverbank collapses and flooding across 52 locations alo...
2026.09.13
Civil engineering
economy

[News] Price Negotiation Promotion Month to Support SME Wage Hikes

To support sustainable wage increases at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and I...
2026.09.13
economy
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