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中文(ZH) 日本4月企业破产数达883家，同比增加6.6%

Japan sees 6.6% rise in corporate bankruptcies amid economic pressures

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Japan experienced a 6.6% year-over-year increase in corporate bankruptcies in April, reaching 883 cases, marking the fifth consecutive month of such an increase. This rise is attributed to labor shortages and escalating prices pressuring businesses, leading to an 8.8% surge in total debt to 111.8 billion yen. Separately, Kuai Ke Intelligence announced its stock price fluctuations, clarifying that its advanced packaging equipment, including TCB thermal bonding equipment, is in the early stages of customer verification and has not yet generated revenue, with future order prospects uncertain. AI

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Japan sees 6.6% rise in corporate bankruptcies amid economic pressures

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Japan's corporate bankruptcies in April reached 883, a 6.6% year-on-year increase

    日本东京商工调查公司5月13日公布的日本全国4月破产企业数（负债额1000万日元以上）较上年同期增加6.6%至883家，连续5个月同比增加。人手不足及物价高涨使经营承压，负债总额增加8.8%至1118亿日元。（界面）

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