Ministry of Finance News

Japan Achieves a Surprising ¥130 Billion Trade Surplus in December, Surpassing Expectations

Japan's December trade surplus of ¥130.9 billion exceeded expectations, marking a significant improvement from November's deficit. Exports grew by 2.8%, and imports increased by 1....

Vietnam May Ban Individuals with $2,000 Tax Debt from Leaving the Country

Vietnam is considering a new threshold for individuals with tax debts that could prevent them from leaving the country. The proposed amount is four times higher than an earlier sug...

Japan's Trade Deficit Narrows Significantly in November Amidst Export Growth

Japan's merchandise trade deficit for November was ¥117.6 billion, a significant improvement compared to the ¥462.1 billion deficit recorded in October. Exports increased by 3.8% y...