Asia's factories weak despite China bounce Asia's manufacturing activity stalled in June as many companies were hit by supply disruptions caused by China's strict Covid-19 lockdowns, while sharp economic slowdown risks … Business • 01 Jul
Worst June heatwave in Tokyo since 1875 Japan baked under scorching temperatures for a fourth successive day, as the capital's heat broke nearly 150-year-old records for June and authorities warned power supply … Weather • 28 Jun
Japan's Nikkei posts biggest drop in over 4 months Japan's Nikkei share average posted its sharpest drop in more than four months today, ending at a two-week low, after a bigger-than-expected US inflation spike … Business • 13 Jun
Asteroid samples contain 'clues to origin of life' Asteroid dust collected by a Japanese space probe contains organic material that shows some of the building blocks of life on Earth may have been … Science • 10 Jun
Japan's economy shrinks less than expected Japan's economy shrank slightly less than initially reported in the first quarter, as private consumption remained resilient in the face of resurgent Covid-19 infections and … Business • 08 Jun
Seedlings with historic roots in Hiroshima grow in Cork Seeds from a 200-year-old tree which survived the detonation of a nuclear bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima in 1945 have been germinated at … Climate Heroes • 04 Jun
Asia's factory activity slows as China Covid curbs hit Asia's factory activity slowed in May as China's strict coronavirus curbs continued to disrupt supply chains and dampen demand, adding to woes for some countries … Business • 01 Jun
Biden says no change to US policy on Taiwan US President Joe Biden has said there was no change to a US policy of "strategic ambiguity" on Taiwan, a day after he angered China … World • 24 May
Japan firms to be required to disclose gender pay gaps Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to require big firms to disclose wage gaps between men and women as a centrepiece of his "new … World • 20 May
Japan inflation hits seven year high in April Japan's core consumer prices posted their biggest jump in seven years in April, official data showed today, as global commodity prices soared and the yen … Business • 20 May
Honda posts solid yearly earnings despite chip crunch Japanese auto giant Honda said today its net profit rose 7.6% in the financial year to March, benefiting from strong motorbike sales and a weaker … Business • 13 May
Tokyo consumer prices rise at fastest pace in 7 years Core consumer prices in Tokyo, considered a leading indicator of Japanese price trends, rose 1.9% in April from a year earlier, marking the fastest annual … Business • 06 May
World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 119 A Japanese woman certified the world's oldest person has died at the age of 119, local officials have said. World • 25 Apr
Ten dead and 16 missing after tour boat sinks off Japan All ten people found so far from a Japanese tour boat missing off the country's northern coast have been confirmed dead, with 16 others still … World • 24 Apr
Tour boat with 26 people missing off Japanese coast Japan's coast guard has dispatched patrol ships and aircraft to search for a sightseeing boat that went missing with 26 people on board after reporting … Japan • 23 Apr
Japan business confidence dips as Ukraine concern grows Confidence weakened among Japan's major manufacturers for the first time in nearly two years, a key business survey showed today, as concern grows over the … Business • 01 Apr
One dead, dozens injured after 7.3 quake in Japan A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake rocked Japan's northeast coast off Fukushima, leaving one dead and 69 injured and reviving memories of a quake and tsunami … World • 16 Mar
No stake sale plans linked to Alibaba filing - Softbank Japan's SoftBank Group said today there was no link between Alibaba registering a US share facility and any specific plans to sell down its stake … Business • 09 Feb
Japan offers gas to Europe over Ukraine fears Japan is offering Europe part of its liquified natural gas imports over fears supplies will be disrupted by tensions surrounding a possible Russian invasion of … World • 09 Feb
Toyota and Honda upbeat on full year profits Toyota Motor and Honda Motor were upbeat about their full-year profit prospects today as tight vehicle supplies caused by a chip shortage allowed Japan's two … Business • 09 Feb
Japan's factory output dips more than expected Japan's factory output shrank for the first time in three months in December as a decline in machinery production outweighed a small rise in cars, … Business • 31 Jan
Japanese prices rise for fourth month in a row Japan's core consumer prices edged up year-on-year in December for the fourth month in a row, buoyed partly by higher energy prices, government data showed … Business • 21 Jan
Abenomics did not create sustainable economy - Japan PM Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said today that steps taken under former premier Shinzo Abe's "Abenomics" policy of massive monetary and fiscal stimulus were not … Business • 18 Jan
Japan, Australia sign defence cooperation pact Japan and Australia have signed an agreement to cooperate closely on defence in the latest step to bolster security ties against the backdrop of China's … Asia • 06 Jan
Tuna goes for €128,000 as pandemic dampens auction The buyer of a €128,000 tuna at Tokyo's traditional New Year auction said he hoped the purchase would "brighten" a Covid-hit 2022. News Lens • 05 Jan
