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 management, frozen tuna stored at minus 60 degrees Celsius are now being used as a new tool. Companies are temporarily shutting down refrigeration units and utilizing the fish itself as a cooling agent to maintain storage temperatures, thereby reducing power consumption.
The Consumer Affairs Agency recently 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 their products on social media in exchange for free items and later republished these posts on sales platforms.
Seven-Eleven Japan has completed a large-scale overhaul of its store system, which is used by approximately 21,000 outlets nationwide. Conceived five years ago, the new system marks a major step in digital transformation by replacing the company’s traditional infrastructure with a cloud-based model designed to enhance efficiency and improve service.
On September 19th, the Bank of Japan decided to maintain its policy interest rate at 0.5 percent, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a rate change. The decision, supported by a majority of the Policy Board, reflects the central bank’s careful monitoring of the impact of U.S. tariffs, commonly referred to as the Trump tariffs.
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