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By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday pledged to "control" bond issuance and act swiftly against market turbulence, seeking to reassure investors worried about Japan's worsening public finances that have pushed up bond yields.

Japan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.

We want to work closely with global partners,” Oizumi said. The company is actively seeking franchisees who share its commitment to authenticity. By combining its proven model with local partnerships,

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Japan’s economy remains resilient, but weak demand, rising costs, labour shortages and a record China exodus are exposing deeper structural pressures.

Autonomous cleaners, cutting-edge semiconductors, telemedicine and robotics to help disabled people in the workforce are just some of the new systems that Japanese businesses are developing to follow in the footsteps of the nation’s great tech boom pioneers.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers used a large business gathering near Tokyo to promise executives that Australia would remain a dependable energy supplier.