International relations
U.S., Japan, Philippines join to battle disinformation
Experts to discuss responses against campaigns linked to China, Russia
Defense
Japan, U.S., South Korea start military drills to counter North
East China Sea exercises span air, naval, cyber domains
Currencies
Analysts expect next Japan forex intervention around 165
Tokyo awaiting May U.S. inflation data on Friday: Mizuho
Currencies
Yen slides under 160 to lowest level since 1986; Japan stocks fall
Drop stokes expectations for government and BOJ to step in again
Economy
Kishidanomics market reforms earn high marks from Japan watchers
PM seen lagging on structural reforms and fiscal health as political pressure mounts
Finance
Japan's Toyo Securities president ousted by activist investors
Shareholders' calls for improved earnings are getting louder
Opinion
Nippon Steel deal shows Japan Inc. has to rethink overseas M&A
Sociopolitical factors must be key considerations in investment decision-making
Work
Japan to require companies to report on women in management
Disclosure rule aims to tackle persistent gender gap
Pharmaceuticals
Takeda draws investor scrutiny for CEO's $93m 10-year payout
Japan pharma maker underperformed under Weber, critics say
International relations
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles III shift focus to future
Imperial-royal relations enter new era of shared values
Telecommunication
Japan plans support for Philippine 5G network to counter China tech
Installation of base stations expected to start as early as this summer
Technology
Top chip packager ASE to build additional factories in U.S. and Mexico
Taiwanese company also eyes Japan expansion, if it can find land
Commodities
Australian wool threatened by low prices, industry body CEO says
Farmers consider pulling out of business as prices stay at half pre-pandemic peak
Tea Leaves
Patriotism and curry meet Japan's naval traditions
British-Indian contribution to naval culinary tradition feeds national spirit
North Korea tensions
North Korea missile launch appears to have failed, Seoul says
Japan says missile flew to an altitude of about 100 kms and range of more than 200 kms.
Pharmaceuticals
After U.S. job cuts, Sumitomo Pharma eyes layoffs in Japan
New president stresses downsizing to turn around earnings slump
Opinion
Japan is leading the way in realizing hydrogen's energy potential
New innovations support role of the gas in climate change fight
International relations
As North Korea and Russia cozy up, Tokyo and Seoul clamp down
Finance ministers agree to tighten enforcement of U.N. sanctions amid evasion
Food & Beverage
Suntory eyes India as production and export hub: CEO
Japanese beverage maker to consider investments in local liquor producers
Electric cars in China
Nissan to make EVs for China's Dongfeng Motor
Japanese automaker explores new use for excess capacity as sales flag
Media & Entertainment
Japan's top manga publishers invest $4.9m in AI translation startup
Mantra to hone quality with backing from Shueisha, Kadokawa and more
Economy
Tourism surges to Japan's No. 2 'export,' behind cars
Annualized spending hits $45bn amid weak yen, outpacing electronic parts and steel
Finance
MUFG to invest $195m in Thai mobile payment service under CP Group
Japanese banking giant eyes collaboration in personal finance
Artificial intelligence
SoftBank Group to launch AI service analyzing medical data
Tech group to team up with U.S. health care company on Japan-based venture
Media & Entertainment
Sony shows interest in buyouts as it stresses creativity
President Totoki touts 'people and tech' that enhance IP value