Defense
Japan to sell $19m in Patriot missiles to U.S.
Two sides settle on pricing, 7 months after agreeing to backfill American stockpiles
Coronavirus
Japanese researchers eye COVID treatment derived from stem cells
Immunotherapy creates killer T cells that detect coronavirus markers
Equities
AI, solid-state-battery hopes power up TDK's stock price
Japanese company holds roughly 40% global market share in mobile phone batteries
Climate Change
Sumitomo, JGC to harness Japan production tech for floating wind turbines
More than 20 companies to join consortium to manufacture platforms
Finance
Japan taps brokerages to market JGBs abroad as BOJ steps back
Ministry of Finance seeks buyers to fill gap in market long dominated by central bank
Business trends
China M&A deals down 45% in first half as economic slump continues
Tighter regulations at home and abroad make acquisitions harder to complete
Automobiles
Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi join forces to catch Tesla in EV race
Japanese automakers consolidate resources with eye on deep-pocketed players
Companies
Japan's NTT Docomo to enter Vietnam outdoor digital advertising
Mobile carrier hopes to use country as steppingstone for rest of Southeast Asia
Technology
Fanuc upgrades profit forecast on rebound in China orders
Japanese factory robot builder also gets boost from weak yen
Society
South Korea population rises for 1st time in 3 years on foreign workers
Influx of workers from Vietnam, Thailand and elsewhere outpaces natural decline
Finance
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui DS to launch first Chinese private fund
Stock-focused trust targets local investors in anticipation of long-term growth
Automobiles
Chinese robotaxi operator WeRide files for U.S. IPO
Startup looks to raise up to $500m for expansion efforts
International relations
China values ties with Italy, Xi tells Meloni
Both countries aim to reset relations through trade and other cooperation
Business deals
Nippon Steel goes straight to the mill to shore up U.S. Steel deal
Japanese steelmaker stages charm offensive to overcome opposition to buyout
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International relations
Quad countries agree to expand Indo-Pacific cyber, maritime initiatives
Australia, India, Japan, U.S. 'seriously concerned' about East and South China seas
Pharmaceuticals
Eisai shares fall 13% as EU rejects Alzheimer's drug
High expectations take a hit as regulator fails to follow the U.S., Japan and China
Retail
Hong Kong retail hit by Shenzhen rivalry, weak mainlander spending
Wharf REIC slips to net loss while major chains report double-digit sales declines
China debt crunch
China property winding-up sagas show difficulty of recovering assets
Country Garden gets six-month respite as other cases highlight 'enforceability' problem
Interview
China's Hesai CEO calls U.S. accusation of military ties 'ridiculous'
Auto lidar maker says Trump sounds 'crazy' but would bring 'business rationale'
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Electric vehicles
EV price war angers Thai BYD owners as buyers wait for more cuts
New incentives for hybrids come as weak demand hits banks and factories
Semiconductors
Japan readying 'exceptional' bill to help Rapidus secure funding
LDP lawmaker says aim is for banks to provide bulk of chip startup's support
Market Spotlight
'Wishy-washy' BOJ keeps investors guessing on next move
Central bank set to release tapering plan, mull timing of rate hike
International relations
North Korea avoids contact with South Korea and U.S. at ASEAN talks
Pyongyang again doesn't send top diplomat as it deepens relationship with Russia
International relations
Italy's Meloni vows to 'relaunch' cooperation with China
Rome seeks to mend ties with Beijing after Belt and Road exit
Media & Entertainment
Yoasobi, Creepy Nuts lead Sony's new wave of J-pop to the U.S.
Connection to anime is a unique strength of Japanese music, Sony Music executive says