Defense
Japan to export naval antennas to India for Indo-Pacific deterrence
Tokyo to announce deal at upcoming two-plus-two ministerial meeting
Climate Change
Philippine carbon credit project to reduce methane from rice paddies
Japan climate solutions firm Creattura eyes expansion to rest of Southeast Asia
Food & Beverage
Japan grilled-steak operator to offer plant-based meat in U.S.
Fujiya readies pitch for vegan-friendly food in New York and Los Angeles
Startups
Andreessen Horowitz to open Japan office for funding startups
Japan emerging as alternative to riskier China and higher-rate, tighter U.S.
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
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Announcements
Nikkei 225 to alter price-adjustment factor for Takashimaya
Change to take effect on Aug. 29, reflecting company's planned stock split
Economy
Japan's Q2 GDP grows annualized 3.1% as consumption rises
Economy rebounds from revised 2.3% contraction in January-March quarter
Artificial intelligence
Japan's AI unicorn Preferred Networks to court first overseas investors
Company, partners working to beat Nvidia with next-generation AI accelerator by 2027
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
Insurance
Japan's Meiji Yasuda boosts U.S. strategy with Allstate unit deal
With little room to grow at home, insurers turn to world's largest market
Companies
Indonesia to produce 90% of Japan's Iseki farm machines for export
Japanese tractor maker shifts production as domestic demand wanes
Supply Chain
Isuzu, Sojitz to join Japan's ASEAN chip, EV supply chain push
15 companies to receive subsidies to build operations in Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand
Japan's leadership race
Japan's LDP heavyweights set to spar for PM post as Kishida steps aside
Ruling party to choose next leader in September poll
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
Retail
Japan resale app Mercari delivers record profit amid U.S. troubles
China e-commerce platforms like Temu lure away Americans with cheaper products
Business deals
Japan's Meiji Yasuda Life to buy Allstate insurance unit for $2bn
Provider looks to bolster group insurance business in the U.S.
Technology
Japan's Fanuc builds $4bn cash hoard. Is it ready to spend?
Investors watch for next step from robot maker as rivals spend more freely
Opinion
Japan can tap seniors' know-how by redefining leadership
In an inclusive society, you're never too old to contribute
Energy
Japan 7-Eleven parent to source renewable power for group stores
Seven & i wants green energy for 40% of electricity at domestic locations in fiscal 2030
Finance
Japan's SMFG lifts Jefferies stake to boost investment banking ops
Financial group chases domestic peers in key business segment
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
Equities
Japan stocks surge 3.5% on return from holiday with weak yen's support
Chip-related companies, major exporters gain in rally
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Transportation
Japan bullet train extension plan under pressure as costs soar
Benefits of project in doubt with price tag seen rising up to $36bn
Opinion
Japan must hedge currency risk to avoid defense funding crisis
Biggest military buildup since World War II at risk from fluctuating forex