BOJ raises economic assessment for Tohoku and Shikoku as tech demand remains strong

The Japan Times

Published 8 Oct 2026, 11:28 pm·4 d ago·1 min read

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Demand related to artificial intelligence remained strong, including for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and electronic components.

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