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update 2025.01.31 10:08
Japan PM Ishiba: Japan to maintain investment in US for job creation

update 2025.01.31 10:08

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday that the government will continue to invest and create jobs in the United States (US). Ishiba further stated that he will urge the US to provide a stable energy supply. 

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At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading 0.11% lower on the day to trade at 154.08. 

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