15 injured in stabbing and spray attack at Japan factory Fifteen people have been injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan, during which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, officials said. World • 26 Dec 25
15 injured in stabbing and spray attack at Japan factory Fifteen people have been injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan, during which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, officials said. World • 26 Dec 25
Japan tsunami warnings downgraded after major earthquake A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan, prompting orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate and tsunami warnings that hours later were downgraded to advisories. Asia • 08 Dec 25
Japan tsunami warnings downgraded after major earthquake A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan, prompting orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate and tsunami warnings that hours later were downgraded to advisories. Asia • 08 Dec 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
