Super Dry maker Asahi to restore logistics by February Japan's Asahi Group said today it aims to normalise logistical operations by February after a cyberattack in late September forced widespread suspension, though not all products will be available to ship by that time. Business • 27 Nov
Super Dry maker Asahi to restore logistics by February Japan's Asahi Group said today it aims to normalise logistical operations by February after a cyberattack in late September forced widespread suspension, though not all products will be available to ship by that time. Business • 27 Nov
Japan's $135bn stimulus plan fiscally 'responsible' Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi insisted that a $135 billion stimulus package approved today was fiscally responsible and that she would reduce the country's colossal debt burden. Business • 21 Nov
Japan's $135bn stimulus plan fiscally 'responsible' Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi insisted that a $135 billion stimulus package approved today was fiscally responsible and that she would reduce the country's colossal debt burden. Business • 21 Nov
Japan's stimulus to be worth $135 billion, draft shows Japan's government is in the final stages of assembling a stimulus package worth 21.3 trillion yen ($135.38 billion) to help households cope with persistent inflation, a draft seen by Reuters showed, in what would be the largest stimulus since the Covid pandemic. Business • 20 Nov
Japan's stimulus to be worth $135 billion, draft shows Japan's government is in the final stages of assembling a stimulus package worth 21.3 trillion yen ($135.38 billion) to help households cope with persistent inflation, a draft seen by Reuters showed, in what would be the largest stimulus since the Covid pandemic. Business • 20 Nov
Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters Japan's economy shrank almost 2% in the three months to September, as a drop in exports in the face of US tariffs resulted in the first contraction in six quarters, government data showed today. Business • 17 Nov
Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters Japan's economy shrank almost 2% in the three months to September, as a drop in exports in the face of US tariffs resulted in the first contraction in six quarters, government data showed today. Business • 17 Nov
Japan deploys troops to trap bears after attacks Japan has deployed troops to the country's north to help trap bears after local authorities said besieged communities were struggling to cope with an unprecedented wave of attacks. Asia • 05 Nov
Japan deploys troops to trap bears after attacks Japan has deployed troops to the country's north to help trap bears after local authorities said besieged communities were struggling to cope with an unprecedented wave of attacks. Asia • 05 Nov
Toyota raises profit outlook, bets it can ride out tariff Toyota has today raised its full-year profit forecast, as the Japanese automaker bet solid performance outside the US would help it ride out the impact of US President Donald Trump's import tariffs. Business • 05 Nov
Toyota raises profit outlook, bets it can ride out tariff Toyota has today raised its full-year profit forecast, as the Japanese automaker bet solid performance outside the US would help it ride out the impact of US President Donald Trump's import tariffs. Business • 05 Nov
Nikkei crosses 51,000 for first time on tech optimism Japan's Nikkei share average surged past the key 51,000 level for the first time today, underpinned by investor optimism over artificial intelligence sector investments. Business • 29 Oct
Nikkei crosses 51,000 for first time on tech optimism Japan's Nikkei share average surged past the key 51,000 level for the first time today, underpinned by investor optimism over artificial intelligence sector investments. Business • 29 Oct
Man accused of killing ex-Japanese PM Abe pleads guilty A man accused of killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has pleaded guilty, three years after the assassination in broad daylight shocked the world. Asia • 28 Oct
Man accused of killing ex-Japanese PM Abe pleads guilty A man accused of killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has pleaded guilty, three years after the assassination in broad daylight shocked the world. Asia • 28 Oct
Trump meets emperor after arriving in Japan US President Donald Trump has received a royal welcome in Japan, the latest leg of a five-day Asia trip which he hopes to cap with an agreement on a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping. World • 28 Oct
Trump meets emperor after arriving in Japan US President Donald Trump has received a royal welcome in Japan, the latest leg of a five-day Asia trip which he hopes to cap with an agreement on a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping. World • 28 Oct
Japan inflation rises as new PM eyes economic package Japanese inflation accelerated last month, official data showed today, ahead of a maiden policy speech by new Prime Minister Sakae Takaichi who has promised to ease pressure on households. Business • 24 Oct
Japan inflation rises as new PM eyes economic package Japanese inflation accelerated last month, official data showed today, ahead of a maiden policy speech by new Prime Minister Sakae Takaichi who has promised to ease pressure on households. Business • 24 Oct
Nikkei extends rally as Japan makes history with new PM Japan's Nikkei share index closed at a record high today, led by consumer stocks, after fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi clinched a parliamentary vote to become the nation's first woman prime minister. Business • 21 Oct
Nikkei extends rally as Japan makes history with new PM Japan's Nikkei share index closed at a record high today, led by consumer stocks, after fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi clinched a parliamentary vote to become the nation's first woman prime minister. Business • 21 Oct
Japan's Nikkei hits record high ahead of Takaichi PM vote Japan's Nikkei index surged to a record high today as fiscal expansionist Sanae Takaichi was set to become the country's next prime minister with a new political coalition in place. Business • 20 Oct
Japan's Nikkei hits record high ahead of Takaichi PM vote Japan's Nikkei index surged to a record high today as fiscal expansionist Sanae Takaichi was set to become the country's next prime minister with a new political coalition in place. Business • 20 Oct
Man killed in apparent bear attack in Japan A bear appears to have killed a man picking mushrooms in a Japanese forest, police have said, the latest in a spate of suspected confrontations that could set a record if confirmed. Asia • 10 Oct
Man killed in apparent bear attack in Japan A bear appears to have killed a man picking mushrooms in a Japanese forest, police have said, the latest in a spate of suspected confrontations that could set a record if confirmed. Asia • 10 Oct
Asahi reopens Japan beer factories as cyberattack persist Japan's biggest brewer Asahi said today it has resumed operations at its six domestic beer factories even as a system failure due to a major ransomware attack persists. Business • 06 Oct
Asahi reopens Japan beer factories as cyberattack persist Japan's biggest brewer Asahi said today it has resumed operations at its six domestic beer factories even as a system failure due to a major ransomware attack persists. Business • 06 Oct
Japan's stocks zoom as Takaichi win dims rate hike bets Japanese shares surged to a record high today, while the yen and long-term bonds tumbled as Sanae Takaichi was confirmed as the country's next premier, stoking bets on a revival in big spending and loose monetary policy. Business • 06 Oct
Japan's stocks zoom as Takaichi win dims rate hike bets Japanese shares surged to a record high today, while the yen and long-term bonds tumbled as Sanae Takaichi was confirmed as the country's next premier, stoking bets on a revival in big spending and loose monetary policy. Business • 06 Oct
Nationalist Takaichi set to be Japan's first female PM Japan's ruling party has picked conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its head, putting her on course to become the country's first female prime minister. Asia • 04 Oct
Nationalist Takaichi set to be Japan's first female PM Japan's ruling party has picked conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its head, putting her on course to become the country's first female prime minister. Asia • 04 Oct
Japan's Asahi can't resume production after cyberattack Japanese beer and beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings has not been able to resume production at domestic factories a day after a cyberattack and cannot foresee when it can be resumed, a company spokesperson said today. Business • 30 Sep
Japan's Asahi can't resume production after cyberattack Japanese beer and beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings has not been able to resume production at domestic factories a day after a cyberattack and cannot foresee when it can be resumed, a company spokesperson said today. Business • 30 Sep
Bank of Japan holds interest rates as inflation slows The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold today amid lingering political uncertainty and economic concerns but said it would start offloading funds bought as part of its earlier monetary easing campaign. Business • 19 Sep
Bank of Japan holds interest rates as inflation slows The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold today amid lingering political uncertainty and economic concerns but said it would start offloading funds bought as part of its earlier monetary easing campaign. Business • 19 Sep
Trump order brings lower Japanese car tariffs into effect US President Donald Trump has signed an order to implement lower tariffs on Japanese automobile imports and other products that were announced in July, providing some relief to Japan's export-heavy economy. Business • 05 Sep
Trump order brings lower Japanese car tariffs into effect US President Donald Trump has signed an order to implement lower tariffs on Japanese automobile imports and other products that were announced in July, providing some relief to Japan's export-heavy economy. Business • 05 Sep
Japan, South Korea experience hottest summer on record Japan and South Korea sweltered this year through the hottest summers since records began, their weather agencies have said. Asia • 01 Sep
Japan, South Korea experience hottest summer on record Japan and South Korea sweltered this year through the hottest summers since records began, their weather agencies have said. Asia • 01 Sep
Chinese cluster now world's top innovation hotspot - UN Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou has overtaken Tokyo-Yokohama to become the world's top cluster for innovation, the United Nations said today. Business • 01 Sep
Chinese cluster now world's top innovation hotspot - UN Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou has overtaken Tokyo-Yokohama to become the world's top cluster for innovation, the United Nations said today. Business • 01 Sep
Berkshire raises stake in Japan's Mitsubishi above 10% Berkshire Hathaway, through its wholly-owned unit National Indemnity Company, has raised its stake in Japan's Mitsubishi Corp and Mitsui & Co, the companies said today. Business • 28 Aug
Berkshire raises stake in Japan's Mitsubishi above 10% Berkshire Hathaway, through its wholly-owned unit National Indemnity Company, has raised its stake in Japan's Mitsubishi Corp and Mitsui & Co, the companies said today. Business • 28 Aug
Rice prices up 91% year-on-year in Japan Rice prices in Japan soared by 90.7% in July year-on-year, official data showed today, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Business • 22 Aug
Rice prices up 91% year-on-year in Japan Rice prices in Japan soared by 90.7% in July year-on-year, official data showed today, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Business • 22 Aug
Japan posts unexpectedly strong GDP, helped by exports Japan's economy grew much faster than expected in the second quarter as export volumes held up well against new US tariffs, giving the central bank some of the conditions it needs to resume interest rate hikes this year. Business • 15 Aug
Japan posts unexpectedly strong GDP, helped by exports Japan's economy grew much faster than expected in the second quarter as export volumes held up well against new US tariffs, giving the central bank some of the conditions it needs to resume interest rate hikes this year. Business • 15 Aug
Japan minister joins crowds at controversial WWII shrine Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War Two defeat, with at least one cabinet minister joining thousands of visitors at a shrine that Japan's Asian neighbours view as a symbol of its wartime aggression. World • 15 Aug
Japan minister joins crowds at controversial WWII shrine Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War Two defeat, with at least one cabinet minister joining thousands of visitors at a shrine that Japan's Asian neighbours view as a symbol of its wartime aggression. World • 15 Aug
