Long-term interest rates in Japan, which influence fixed mortgage rates, have risen to their highest level in 17 years. On September 22nd, the yield on 10-year government bonds briefly reached 1.665 percent, marking the highest point since 2008.
In an innovative approach to electricity demand control, frozen tuna stored at minus 60 degrees Celsius are now being utilized as a cooling agent. By temporarily shutting down refrigeration units and relying on the fish itself to maintain storage temperatures, companies are beginning to reduce power consumption effectively.
The Consumer Affairs Agency has announced that Ajinomoto and Inglewood are suspected of engaging in stealth marketing practices related to their frozen home-delivery meal brand, “Aete.” The companies allegedly asked individuals to post about the products on social media in exchange for free items, and later republished those posts on sales sites without proper disclosure.
Seven-Eleven Japan has completed a large-scale overhaul of the store system used by approximately 21,000 outlets nationwide. This major digital transformation project, conceived five years ago, replaces the company’s traditional infrastructure with a cloud-based model designed to enhance efficiency and improve customer service.
On September 19th, the Bank of Japan decided to maintain its policy interest rate at 0.5 percent. This marks the fifth consecutive meeting without a rate change. The decision, supported by a majority of the Policy Board, comes as the central bank continues to monitor the impact of U.S. tariffs, commonly referred to as the Trump tariffs.
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