Business deals
Nippon Steel bid for U.S. Steel faces Sept. 23 review deadline, sources say
National security panel could grant request by companies to extend review another 90 days
Travel & Leisure
Mt. Fuji peak-day climbers drop 17% with overtourism measures
Popular trail sees 27% fall on busiest summer day after introducing $14 toll
Education
59% of Japan's private universities miss quotas for new enrollment
Government eyes reforms as falling birth rate hits small and rural schools most
Automobiles
GM pivots to Hyundai from Honda in shifting EV landscape
U.S. and South Korean partners aim to bring down costs to compete with Chinese rivals
Semiconductors
Tokyo Electron looks to tap India's chip potential early on: CEO
Chip tool maker sees global semiconductor market reaching $5tn by 2050
Retail
Japan's Seven & i now a 'core business,' with tighter investment rules
But addition to security list seen having little impact on Couche-Tard's buyout offer
Business deals
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel send letter to Biden on merger plans
Move followed reports president was preparing to block deal; contents not disclosed
Currencies
Yen hits strongest level this year on speculation of big Fed rate cut
Japanese currency's surge comes just days after reaching previous high
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Japan Inc.'s treasure trove
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Opinion
Japan shouldn't care that South Korea has higher GDP per capita
Both countries have to learn from each other, and focus on quality of life and happiness
Technology
Blackstone and ESR race to develop AI data centers in Japan
Country's demographics expected to fuel massive demand for labor-saving tech
Japan's leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP begins prime minister race: 5 things to know
How will the new leader affect Japan and Asia?
Markets
Foreign investors lukewarm on China stocks despite Fed rate cut buzz
Property worries persist, but some say worst is over for Chinese markets
Business Spotlight
Japanese auto parts makers scramble to prepare for EV shift
'No time to rest,' given lead time for phase out of gasoline-powered cars
Business deals
Japan companies reap nearly $56bn from 3 years divesting
Tokyo Gas, Eneos, Mitsubishi among the biggest seeking capital efficiency
Crime
Japan rethinks 24/7 police boxes with rise of cybercrime
Community stations explore greater flexibility amid staffing constraints
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Japan's leadership race
China poses policy challenge to Japan leadership hopefuls
LDP candidate proposals include 'Asian NATO' and top-level diplomacy
Business deals
MUFG to pause talks on investing in India's HDB Financial Services
Japanese financial group had been seeking stake in HDFC Bank unit
Energy
Japan's Sumitomo plans $700m renewable energy buildup in India
Venture with local startup to provide solar power to factories, offices
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Electronics
Ricoh to cut 2,000 jobs globally as office printer demand falls
Japanese manufacturer to focus on providing digitization support for businesses
Business deals
Nippon Steel faces risks over U.S. Steel buyout even if deal goes through
Presidential order would halt negotiations, lawyer says
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Japan's leadership race
Japan's LDP kicks off leadership race to pick Kishida successor
Record candidate field faces 2-week battle to win support from ruling party members
Opinion
Japan's LDP turns to old playbook to pick new leader
Fundamental change is unlikely unless ruling party fears losing power
Equities
Japan stocks jump 3.4%, track Wall Street tech gains
Domestic shares unlikely to repeat historic August plunge, strategists say
Business deals
Nippon Steel meets U.S. officials amid concerns focusing on India, China
Steelmaker execs arrange 'rush' meeting with Treasury Department