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What does Japan’s rice crisis say about its economy?
The rice crisis highlights broader weaknesses in Japan’s economy. Japan imports over half of its food and has experienced persistent inflation. The country’s economic resilience is being tested by ...
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Tone-Deaf Rice Comment Costs Japan's Minister His Job
Japan's farm minister resigns after saying he never buys rice, triggering public backlash as prices soar and elections loom.
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Hard Numbers: SCOTUS removes protections for Venezuelans, France to build overseas prison, Rice prices soak Japan’s PM, US borrowing costs rise
The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the Trump administration can end temporary deportation protections for nearly ...
Japan's Yoshinoya bets big on ramen noodles for next phase of expansion
Japan's Yoshinoya said on Monday it was betting on ramen noodles for its next phase of growth, looking to turn it into a ...
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Japan to release more rice from stockpiles to tackle shortage and rein in prices
TOKYO >> Japan said on Friday it would release another 300,000 metric tons of rice from its emergency stockpile through July ...