Semiconductors
Texas governor pursues Japan, Taiwan, South Korea chip investments
Armed with $1.4bn fund, Abbott embarks on economic mission to lure businesses
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Mitsubishi Heavy shares soar on hopes for 2nd Trump term military spending
Japanese peers Kawasaki Heavy, IHI also see heavy trading after presidential debate
Electric vehicles
Sony, Honda to adopt common EV platform, seeking lower costs
Shared development intended to help compete with Chinese rivals
Climate Change
Japan's Kishida calls for 'OECD of Asia' to foster energy transition
Prime minister aims to build 'huge' market for decarbonization efforts
Automobiles
Toyota subsidiary warned about Subcontract Act violations
Watchdog says company forced suppliers to store not-in-use tools for free
Interview
EU must not be 'naive' in China EV talks, Spain economy minister says
Bloc should protect domestic industries and 'be a bit more self-centered'
International relations
Japan says China set up buoy over its southern continental shelf
Beijing's latest move off island of Shikoku could further strain bilateral relations
International relations
Philippines-Japan meeting to eye defense pact, may bud more 'coalitions'
Experts see multiple implications beyond potential reciprocal access agreement
Economy
Japan May household spending falls 1.8% on higher prices
Ministry official casts doubt on whether wages have kept pace with prices
Artificial intelligence
Japan's Sakura Internet aims to sell AI power to Southeast Asia
Plans come as Tokyo seeks regional cooperation on artificial intelligence
Equities
Japan's stock market braces for $7bn-plus ETF-linked sell-off
Securities expected to be sold to cover dividend payouts to shareholders
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Equities
Japanese insurers, banks to unload $3bn in Honda shares
Four casualty insurers to sell off entire stakes in push to reduce cross-holdings
Supply Chain
Japan to subsidize antibiotics supply chain to reduce China exposure
Production of active ingredients has moved abroad for cost reasons
Indo-Pacific
NATO to up security links with Japan, South Korea, Australia, NZ
Atlantic military alliance will issue joint cooperation document next week
Opinion
Japan must grab its entrepreneurial moment
Bold government measures are needed to unleash nation's start-up potential
Equities
Japan's Nikkei average closes at all-time high, breaks March record
Tech stocks lead gains as Tokyo market tracks U.S. rally
South China Sea
Philippines demands China pay $1m over South China Sea clash in June
Head of armed forces says Manila-Tokyo troop access deal is close to being signed
Electric vehicles
Nissan and Honda weigh tie-up on software and EV charging
Japanese automakers aim to better compete in next-generation vehicles
Property
Singapore's CapitaLand charts Japan real estate buying spree
In bid to diversify from China, property group targets 'workcation' and logistics sites
Japan immigration
Japan headed for shortage of 970,000 foreign workers in 2040
JICA doubles estimate amid global race for employees and weaker Asian growth
China up close
Analysis: Tragedy shows China's anti-Japan social media fire burns out of control
Other stabbings reflect a society that cannot vent its social and economic frustrations
Commodities
Coffee prices jump 20% as global heat hits commodity markets
Soaring temperatures and drought in Southeast Asia put beans and rubber trees at risk
Cybersecurity
Japan ransomware attacks just tip of iceberg as global damages soar
Kadokawa and Kubota among victims in recent breaches
Artificial intelligence
Japan to help Southeast Asia develop AI in local languages
Public-private initiative to spearhead development of large language models
Artificial intelligence
China leads in generative AI patent applications, U.N. agency says
U.S. a distant second by this yardstick but No. 1 by some others