Markets
Historic stock rallies fuel investor optimism as China apathy lingers
Investors still bullish on Asia-Pacific while Chinese economy loses steam
Ukraine war
Russia procures tank parts from Japan and Taiwan via China
Documents show company in Shenzhen used to evade U.S., U.K. sanctions
Markets
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average closes above 1989's all-time high
Benchmark index among top performers for major stock markets since last year
Business trends
Honda, Aeon agree to full wage hike demands in big labor wins
Top Japan companies offer 5%-plus pay increases, but outlook for small businesses unclear
International relations
Japan aims to export metro railway tech to Dominican Republic
Tokyo's push comes as China's influence grows in Latin America
Economy
Japan exports up for 2nd month on China-bound shipment growth
Overseas shipments grew 11.9% in January, while imports fell 9.6%
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Opinion
Japan's economic presence in Southeast Asia is not fading away
Competition with Chinese companies for regional opportunities is not zero-sum
Defense
Japan weighs limiting weapons export exemption to planned fighter jet
Ruling LDP plans talks with Komeito to bring reluctant coalition partner on board
Ukraine war
Japan companies pledge support for Ukraine reconstruction
PM Kishida vows backing for farming, manufacturing, tech industries
Your Week in Asia
Singapore Airshow, Japan-Ukraine conference, Cambodia Senate election
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan eyes commercial space market after H3 rocket launch success
Nation's first new rocket in 22 years comes amid intensifying competition
Markets
Nikkei average just 50 points short of all-time high
Analysts forecast rise to 40,000 and above by year-end
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Staking on space
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Economy
Japan's nominal GDP outgrows China's for first time in 46 years
2023 growth rates reverse due to deflationary pressure from housing, employment slumps
Markets
Nikkei Stock Average closes at 38,157, fresh 34-year high
Chip-related stocks lead way, following Wall Street rally overnight
Economy
Japan GDP unexpectedly shrinks, loses spot as 3rd-largest economy
Nation slips behind Germany after second straight contraction
Politics
Japan eyes M&A and wage incentives for midsize companies
New legal category enables support for key regional players
Markets
Japan stocks soar on price hikes, soft yen and strong U.S. economy
60% of companies exceed analyst expectations as share buybacks also increase
Comment
China faces 'lost decade,' 30 years after Japan
Stock market interventions mirror Tokyo's before bubble economy burst
Comment
Japan should remain a bastion protecting free trade
Tokyo should fight back against protectionism if Trump is reelected
Business trends
Japan manufacturers' profits rise 20% on strong U.S. showing
Toyota, Komatsu and others log record earnings as price hikes widen margins
Your Week in Asia
Indonesia election, Japan H3 rocket launch, Kakao earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Life
Cassette tapes are making a surprise comeback in Japan
Streaming generation charmed by the low-fi warmth of analog audio
Society
Japan upgrades its public toilets for increasingly luxurious relief
National overhaul of facilities as the age of the $700,000 lavatory dawns
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Natural disasters
Nikkei Film: After Japan earthquake, fishermen in Noto fear the future
Road to recovery remains uncertain for aging populace in affected area