Equities
Japan market analysts see global chip stocks in a bubble: poll
Caution spreads, while some remain bullish
Opinion
Japan's tacit NATO membership acts as bridge for global security
Facing threats from Russia, China, North Korea, Tokyo deepens bonds with alliance
Currencies
Japan households' offshore investments top trade deficit, weakening yen
NISA tax-free scheme drives record purchases of overseas assets
Defense
Japan Self-Defense Forces miss recruitment goal by half
Better pay in private sector lures away potential enlistees
Semiconductors
Sony and other Japan chipmakers to spend $30bn in production race
Top eight companies seek to regain ground in cutting-edge products
Wealth Management
U.S. investor Ares taps ex-SMBC executive to lead Japan expansion
Alternative-investment firm sees growth opportunities in government policy shift
Energy
Vietnam gas project receives $830m in Japanese loans
Natural gas to serve as transition energy source in Hanoi's decarbonization plan
International relations
Philippines, Japan sign defense pact to seal South China Sea ties
Filipinos talk of 'instrument of trust,' Japanese of changing 'status quo'
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Politics
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike secures third term
Incumbent promises a safer, more diverse and digitized capital
Economy
Japan's real wages down 1.4% in May, declining for record 26th month
Downward pressure continues as weakening yen pushes up import costs
International relations
Philippines and Japan to sign defense agreement, says Manila
Ceremonial signing set to come ahead of '2-plus-2' talks between countries
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Food & Beverage
Japanese department stores lure big-spending executives from new TSMC plant
Fine wines and fancy bags among items popular with tech staff working at site
Your Week in Asia
Modi meets Putin, Samsung faces strike, Philippines-Japan '2-plus-2'
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Markets
Comeback story: Japan Inc. veterans' market cap surges 160% in decade
Japan Engine reverses fortunes with ammonia-fueled technology
Comment
In Japan, higher prices for foreign visitors come with caveats
Two-tier system could signal national decline while creating tourism backlash
Politics
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force chief eyeing resignation
Adm. Ryo Sakai to take responsibility for mishandling of confidential info
Media & Entertainment
Anime action figure prices more than double on overseas popularity
Collectors travel to Japan to hunt for favorite characters in secondhand market
Datawatch
Japan Inc. shows signs of faster rejuvenation
Corporate metabolism quickens as both business births and deaths rise around 10%
Sports
Japan basketball league shoots for fans in Philippines and rest of Asia
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC's plant offers opportunity for Kumamoto team
Economy
Indonesia business lobby says tariffs 'not solution' for industry
Head of chamber of commerce calls for fair competition to grow SMEs
Inflation
Cheaper meals are back in China, Japan and U.S. -- for different reasons
McDonald's fights inflation fatigue with $5 deal while Chinese chain offers $1 breakfast
Artificial intelligence
Japan trails China, U.S. in personal usage of generative AI: white paper
Japanese businesses also slower in embracing new technology
Finance
Japan pension giant GPIF delivers record $280bn annual return
Fund under pressure to generate bigger gains as wage growth picks up
Transportation
Japan's NYK Line to train women sailors in Philippines
Shipping company builds new dorm at maritime school to expand talent pool
Semiconductors
Texas governor pursues Japan, Taiwan, South Korea chip investments
Armed with $1.4bn fund, Abbott embarks on economic mission to lure businesses