Trade
Taiwan's export reliance on Chinese market falls to 21-year low
Mainland's share declines as AI device shipments to U.S. and Europe grow
Semiconductors
U.S. nervous about 'flood' of older-generation chips from China
Committee urges immediate trade barriers to undermine Beijing's leverage
Haruhiko Kuroda
Study in the U.K.: Haruhiko Kuroda (7)
Future central bank chief meets luminaries of economics while studying abroad
Bank of Japan
BOJ turned 'net seller' of stocks in 2023
A first since central bank started buying ETFs more than a decade ago
Opinion
Job stability and security are what Chinese youth want now
Renewed fervor for civil service exam underscores plight of private sector
Natural disasters
Cold threatens further deaths one week after Japan quake
Snow and wreckage leave victims stranded and exposed to the elements
Media & Entertainment
Hayao Miyazaki wins Golden Globe for 'The Boy and the Heron'
Celebrated director's semi-autobiographical film wins for best animated feature
Commodities
Australia funds rare earth research as West seeks China alternatives
Canberra to spend $14m to boost rare earth and critical minerals sectors
Haruhiko Kuroda
Early years at the Ministry of Finance: Haruhiko Kuroda (6)
Kuroda joins Finance Ministry as Japan is rocked by social change
Transportation
On topic: Japan's New Year rocked by earthquake and plane crash
A collection of stories on current hot topics
Natural disasters
Japan manufacturers resume production after quake disruptions
Toshiba unit and Murata reopening plants, but effects of damage linger
Business trends
Japan bosses say bigger wage hikes coming this year
Business groups discuss labor shortage and global risks at New Year's meeting
Natural disasters
U.S. military to work with Japan on earthquake relief
Kishida pledges 'every effort' as search for the missing continues
Haruhiko Kuroda
Analytical philosophy: Haruhiko Kuroda (5)
Kuroda dives into his studies at the University of Tokyo
Currencies
Yen 'crisis buying' goes absent after Japan quake
Japanese currency under pressure from interest rate outlook
Bank of Japan
BOJ easing exit in first half still on table despite earthquake
Disaster reduces odds of January policy shift but spring still seen likely
Markets
Japanese stock market opens lower as trading resumes after quake
Electric power companies lead losses, while construction companies gain
Haruhiko Kuroda
Studying for six years at Kyokoma: Haruhiko Kuroda (4)
Haruhiko Kuroda explores science, philosophy and politics as a young student
Natural disasters
Japan quake exposes fire risk to picturesque old neighborhoods
About 200 structures went up in flames in Wajima after New Year's temblor
Work
Japan retirement trends: job-seeking seniors double in 10 years
People pursue financial stability and active lifestyles into their 70s and 80s
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Natural disasters
In Pictures: Japan earthquake shatters New Year's Day calm
Magnitude-7.6 jolt near Sea of Japan coast causes significant damage
Haruhiko Kuroda
The influence of great teachers: Haruhiko Kuroda (3)
Two elementary school teachers greatly influence Kuroda's future
Caixin
Hong Kong considers licensing regime for stablecoin issuance
Authorities seek public views on regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies
Natural disasters
Japan quake disrupts operations at FamilyMart, Nippon Steel, Toshiba
Impact spreads across industries, from retail to manufacturing to logistics
Japan plane crash
Japan Airlines plane burns up at Tokyo airport after collision
Everyone on JAL flight escapes; 5 crew members on Coast Guard plane killed