Trade
China, Japan and South Korea to revive FTA talks
Sources say Beijing is prepared to discuss the overproduction and subsidy issues
Opinion
Japan should play part in protecting Red Sea shipping
Country has much to lose from normalization of threats to global maritime order
International relations
North Korea notifies Japan of plans to launch satellite before June 4
Rocket to head toward the Yellow Sea and Luzon Island
Politics
Japan's maglev train proponent wins Shizuoka governor race
Opposition-backed Suzuki's victory comes as Kishida's approval rating languishes
International relations
Japan, South Korea leaders tout growing 'trust' before summit with China
East Asian countries gather in Seoul for first three-way talks since 2019
International relations
Uzbekistan's tech ambitions draw corporate Japan's interest
Tashkent looks to leverage Japanese e-learning to educate and employ youth
International relations
Economic woes push Japan, China, South Korea to restart 3-way summit
Amid Beijing's military buildup, Kishida and Yoon seen calling for restraint
International relations
China, Japan and South Korea to navigate tensions at Seoul summit
First gathering in years aims to restore trilateral diplomacy as challenges mount
Business deals
Nippon Steel goes on PR counteroffensive to defend U.S. Steel deal
Market grows skeptical of acquisition as labor opposition threatens government review
Interview
Trump VP contender Ramaswamy urges 'strategic clarity' on Taiwan
Entrepreneur says red line on defending Taipei would be more effective for peace
Finance
Japan picks Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo as special finance zones
Kishida set to finalize measures to attract overseas asset managers in June
Startups
Japan to address unfair startup contracts to breed more unicorns
Government to roll out standardized forms for negotiating with big firms
Work
Japan looks to extend stock grants to rank-and-file workers
Focus on restricted shares with vesting periods aims to curb job-switching
Defense
Italy must take same split as Japan, U.K. in defense pact: Leonardo CEO
More partners in fighter jet program could be way forward, Italian contractor says
The Future of Asia 2024
Malaysia's Anwar says U.S. 'not using all its might' to stop Gaza crisis
PM says Asia should not be dragged into 'Cold War' between Washington and Beijing
Comment
What made Japan, China, South Korea hold a summit now?
Beijing took lead out of desperation and self-interest
Opinion
Japan cannot afford a global alliance with the U.S.
PM Kishida lacks domestic support to take on more military and financial burdens
Interview
Japan top currency diplomat calls for stepping up structural reforms
Kanda sees G7 officials discussing Chinese overcapacity this week amid U.S. tariffs
Trade war
China plastics probe hits EU, U.S., Japan, Taiwan: 5 things to know
Target material used in cars and more; timing on eve of Lai inauguration raises eyebrows
International relations
Japan to deepen ties with Taiwan, top LDP official says
In-person talks sought with lawmakers from Washington and Taipei
Automobiles
Japan sets 12m-unit target for next-gen 'software-defined vehicles'
Government aims to bolster domestic automakers and secure 30% global share
Automobiles
Japan and ASEAN to craft auto strategy to counter China's EVs
First-of-its-kind undertaking to cover production and sales in Southeast Asia
Markets
Saudi ETF to list in Japan under expected deal between leaders
Prince Mohammed visits Japan to boost cooperation in financial sector
Indo-Pacific
U.S. envoy to Japan visits Okinawa islands a stone's throw from Taiwan
Rahm Emanuel underscores U.S.-Japan cooperation ahead of Taipei inauguration
Society
Japan passes law allowing joint child custody for divorced parents
New system aims for gender-equal parenting; domestic violence concerns remain