Politics
Japan's Kishida approval rating sinks to new low of 25%: Nikkei survey
Most think revised political funding law will not solve problem
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Market Spotlight
Strong dollar hits Asian stock gains in first half of 2024
Japan, India equities top picks for global investors, while Southeast Asia's luster dims
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Eisai aims for 2030 U.S. release of new Alzheimer's drug
Pharma hopes to use in combination with lecanemab for greater effectiveness
Food & Beverage
Everybody loves ramen: Japanese cities vie to become noodle destinations
Local varieties offer a way to attract tourists who want something besides sushi
Energy
Indonesia bets on Japan tie-up to boost its nascent hydrogen industry
Southeast Asian nation aiming to be 'key player' in global markets for the gas
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Datawatch
Olympics faces drop in TV viewing as fans switch to social media clips
Selling broadcast rights is main revenue source for organizer of Games
Equities
Japan stocks lose steam as global money pulls back
Hopes for post-deflation growth take hit from weak yen in Q2
Politics
Japan's Kishida reaches 1,000 days in office, marred by 3 setbacks
Prime minister's rating hit by Unification Church, tax cut and fundraising woes
Economy
Japan industrial production disrupted by Daihatsu, Toyota woes
Stoppages in auto industry continue to weigh heavily on economy, data shows
Currencies
Yen's purchasing power hits all-time low, at one-third of peak
Japanese households see annual costs rise $560 on costlier food and energy
Automobiles
Mazda, Yamaha to restart shipments of 3 models after testing scandal
Transport ministry found no safety problems with the vehicles
Transportation
Japan's ANA and JAL team up against abusive behavior by passengers
Industry leaders formulate basic policy by defining 'customer harassment'
Finance
Plaintiffs exceed 100 in suits against MUFG over Credit Suisse bonds
Investors still stewing more than a year after a bank rescue wiped them out
Crime
Chinese woman dies after stabbing near Shanghai that injured Japanese
Government says attack this week in city of Suzhou was an 'isolated incident'
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Kobayashi Pharma reveals 76 more deaths possibly linked to supplement
Health minister vows action as suspected fatalities jump from previously reported five
Currencies
Japan appoints Atsushi Mimura as top currency diplomat as yen falls
Director-general of international bureau will replace Masato Kanda on July 31
Markets
'Block trade king' goes to court in Hong Kong: 5 things to know
Hedge fund Segantii reportedly shutting down, faces insider trading claim
Semiconductors
Japan's auto industry has an AI chip problem, says self-driving startup
Turing's chip chief cites high prices and heavy reliance on overseas tech
Business deals
Ken Griffin's Citadel to acquire energy trader in first Japan deal
Purchase spearheaded by U.S. hedge fund's commodities business
Interview
Buffett-backed Itochu aims to build on Berkshire clothing tie-up
Fruit of the Loom deal a 'sign' of confidence in trading house, CFO says
Electronics
Sharp's president steps down after 2 years of losses and missteps
Robert Wu's tenure marked by LCD plant shutdown and discord with parent Foxconn
Companies
Hitachi tops Sony in market cap, lifted by AI stock fervor
Company's grid business cashes in on power demand from data centers
Finance
Japan households ramp up overseas investments, weighing down yen
Total assets top $13tn on strong stock prices and revamped NISA program
International relations
U.S. and Japan face disconnect over further China chip controls
Trilateral with South Korea produces agreement on supply chain cooperation