Climate Change
IFC's Asia-Pacific financing rose 15% to record in fiscal 2024
Development institution sees promising prospects for blue bonds in the region
Japan's leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP to vote on Kishida successor: 5 things to know
With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?
Natural disasters
Japan's megaquake alert ends amid no major new seismic activity
Weeklong advisory has been lifted, but government urges public to remain vigilant
Economy
Japan's Q2 GDP grows annualized 3.1% as consumption rises
Economy rebounds from revised 2.3% contraction in January-March quarter
Japan's leadership race
Japan's Kishida set to depart with defense, climate funding in question
PM's successor faces fitting birth rate, chip commitments into budget as well
Japan's leadership race
Japan's Kishida to step down as PM after LDP picks new leader
Move to show 'new, changed' ruling party amid persistent low approval ratings
Opinion
Japan can tap seniors' know-how by redefining leadership
In an inclusive society, you're never too old to contribute
Business trends
Japan Inc. projects 1% net profit dip on yen uptick and U.S. worries
Outlook for fiscal year improves slightly, but slump continues in autos and steel
Opinion
Japan must hedge currency risk to avoid defense funding crisis
Biggest military buildup since World War II at risk from fluctuating forex
Market Spotlight
Japan retail investors keep the faith in stocks despite historic volatility
Mom-and-pop investors are seen 'buying the dip' in domestic and global stocks
Your Week in Asia
Taliban takeover anniversary, Japan GDP, Greater China earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Opinion
BOJ still on hawkish track despite dovish bid to cool market turmoil
Central bank must improve communication, economy judgment and risk assessment
Markets
On topic: Japan stocks hit by historic turbulence
A collection of stories on current hot topics
Food & Beverage
McDonald's Japan supersizes profit, pairing price hikes and promotions
But popular $5 meals in U.S. spark concern about consumer cutbacks
Business trends
Japan corporate profits up 10% on weak yen, AI demand
Toyota, Hitachi among winners in April-June as China slump drags on others
Society
M5.3 quake jolts Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo
Temblor occurs after first-ever advisory on expected Nankai Trough megaquake
Natural disasters
Japan's Nankai Trough earthquake advisory: 5 things to know
Country reacts with calm concern over heightened chance of major disaster
Economy
Japan's June GDP shrinks 0.3% despite consumption recovery: JCER
Increased imports and weak corporate investment offset the effect of higher bonuses
International relations
Japan PM cancels Central Asia and Mongolia trip over megaquake advisory
Nation's weather agency made warning after magnitude-7.1 quake on Thursday
Currencies
Currency strategists see yen closing out the year in the mid-140s
Speculators scurry to reduce their bets on the yen's fall
Natural disasters
Japan issues advisory over possible Nankai Trough earthquake
Government sees 'relatively higher' chance after 7.1-magnitude temblor off Kyushu
Equities
Japan stocks close up 1% on dovish BOJ signal
Financial shares such as SMFG and MUFG are biggest gainers
Markets
Wall Street bounces back after global stocks rout
Fed officials push back on bearish sentiment about U.S. economy
The Big Story
Harris takes on Trump: Asia braces as U.S. heads toward poll
As diplomats weigh policy hints, VP picks Walz and Vance vie for working class votes
Opinion
Japan must wake up to the potential of boosting economic ties with Turkey
PM Kishida should use this 100th anniversary year of relations to visit Ankara