Arrest after car driven into group of children in Japan A man was arrested after police in Japan said he drove his car deliberately into a group of primary school children in the western city of Osaka. Asia • 01 May
Arrest after car driven into group of children in Japan A man was arrested after police in Japan said he drove his car deliberately into a group of primary school children in the western city of Osaka. Asia • 01 May
Toyota Industries shares set to surge on potential deal Shares of Toyota Industries were set for their biggest daily jump on record today after Japanese car maker Toyota said it was considering a potential buyout of the key parts supplier, which has a market value of 4 trillion yen ($28 billion). Business • 28 Apr
Toyota Industries shares set to surge on potential deal Shares of Toyota Industries were set for their biggest daily jump on record today after Japanese car maker Toyota said it was considering a potential buyout of the key parts supplier, which has a market value of 4 trillion yen ($28 billion). Business • 28 Apr
Japan's top yakuza group promises 'no more trouble' Japan's largest yakuza organised crime body has submitted a written pledge to authorities to end its wars with splinter groups, police said. World • 10 Apr
Japan's top yakuza group promises 'no more trouble' Japan's largest yakuza organised crime body has submitted a written pledge to authorities to end its wars with splinter groups, police said. World • 10 Apr
Trump orders review of Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel US President Donald Trump has directed a US national security panel to take a fresh look at Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel to help determine if "further action" is appropriate, raising hopes that the deal could gain an elusive green light. Business • 08 Apr
Trump orders review of Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel US President Donald Trump has directed a US national security panel to take a fresh look at Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel to help determine if "further action" is appropriate, raising hopes that the deal could gain an elusive green light. Business • 08 Apr
Japanese stocks in bear market as banks slump Japanese stocks sank today to their lowest level since last August, marking their sharpest weekly drop in five years, as fears of a global recession in the wake of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs gripped markets. Business • 04 Apr
Japanese stocks in bear market as banks slump Japanese stocks sank today to their lowest level since last August, marking their sharpest weekly drop in five years, as fears of a global recession in the wake of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs gripped markets. Business • 04 Apr
Asia's factory activity weakens as US tariffs sap confide Asia's factory activity mostly weakened in March as an intensifying US tariff war and slowing global demand hurt business sentiment, private sector surveys showed today, darkening the outlook for the region's economy. Business • 01 Apr
Asia's factory activity weakens as US tariffs sap confide Asia's factory activity mostly weakened in March as an intensifying US tariff war and slowing global demand hurt business sentiment, private sector surveys showed today, darkening the outlook for the region's economy. Business • 01 Apr
Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerates Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital stayed above the central bank's target and accelerated in March on steady gains in food costs, data showed today, keeping alive market expectations of a near-term interest rate hike. Business • 28 Mar
Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerates Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital stayed above the central bank's target and accelerated in March on steady gains in food costs, data showed today, keeping alive market expectations of a near-term interest rate hike. Business • 28 Mar
Japan's factory activity declines accelerate - PMI Japan's factory activity fell at the fastest pace in a year in March, dragged by declines in production and new orders in a worrying sign for the economy, a private-sector survey showed today. Business • 24 Mar
Japan's factory activity declines accelerate - PMI Japan's factory activity fell at the fastest pace in a year in March, dragged by declines in production and new orders in a worrying sign for the economy, a private-sector survey showed today. Business • 24 Mar
Japan's core inflation slows to 3% in February Japanese inflation eased in February, government data showed today, with prices excluding fresh food rising by 3% year-on-year in the world's fourth-largest economy. Business • 21 Mar
Japan's core inflation slows to 3% in February Japanese inflation eased in February, government data showed today, with prices excluding fresh food rising by 3% year-on-year in the world's fourth-largest economy. Business • 21 Mar
Nissan picks chief planning officer as new CEO Nissan has today named Ivan Espinosa its next chief executive, tapping the two-decade company veteran with deep product experience to revive a once-storied brand now tarnished by years of scandal, management turmoil and faltering sales. Business • 11 Mar
Nissan picks chief planning officer as new CEO Nissan has today named Ivan Espinosa its next chief executive, tapping the two-decade company veteran with deep product experience to revive a once-storied brand now tarnished by years of scandal, management turmoil and faltering sales. Business • 11 Mar
Japan's core inflation rate hits 19-month high Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3.2% on-year, government data showed today. Business • 21 Feb
Japan's core inflation rate hits 19-month high Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3.2% on-year, government data showed today. Business • 21 Feb
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports A high-level Japanese group, which includes a former prime minister, has drawn up plans for Elon Musk's Tesla to invest in Nissan following the collapse of its merger talks with Honda Motor, the Financial Times reported today. Business • 21 Feb
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports A high-level Japanese group, which includes a former prime minister, has drawn up plans for Elon Musk's Tesla to invest in Nissan following the collapse of its merger talks with Honda Motor, the Financial Times reported today. Business • 21 Feb
Japan cabinet approves 'emergency' urban bear shootings Japan's cabinet approved a bill allowing hunters to shoot bears in populated areas at their own discretion after human encounters with the wild animals hit record levels. News Lens • 21 Feb
Japan cabinet approves 'emergency' urban bear shootings Japan's cabinet approved a bill allowing hunters to shoot bears in populated areas at their own discretion after human encounters with the wild animals hit record levels. News Lens • 21 Feb
Japan's GDP beats forecasts as consumption perks up Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter, on improved business spending and a surprise increase in consumption and shoring up the central bank's case for more interest rate hikes. Business • 17 Feb
Japan's GDP beats forecasts as consumption perks up Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter, on improved business spending and a surprise increase in consumption and shoring up the central bank's case for more interest rate hikes. Business • 17 Feb
Sony lifts profit forecast as games business shines Sony has today raised its operating profit forecast for the year ending in March by 2% to 1.34 trillion yen ($8.70 billion) as it reported strong growth at its key gaming unit. Business • 13 Feb
Sony lifts profit forecast as games business shines Sony has today raised its operating profit forecast for the year ending in March by 2% to 1.34 trillion yen ($8.70 billion) as it reported strong growth at its key gaming unit. Business • 13 Feb
Nissan and Honda formally end $60 billion merger talks Japan's Nissan and Honda said today that their boards had voted to end talks to merge but would continue to cooperate in electric vehicles. Business • 13 Feb
Nissan and Honda formally end $60 billion merger talks Japan's Nissan and Honda said today that their boards had voted to end talks to merge but would continue to cooperate in electric vehicles. Business • 13 Feb
Japan sinkhole grows as man, 74, unheard from for 3 days Emergency workers in Japan have begun building a ramp to try and reach a 74-year-old truck driver who has not been heard from since his vehicle was swallowed by a sinkhole this week. World • 31 Jan
Japan sinkhole grows as man, 74, unheard from for 3 days Emergency workers in Japan have begun building a ramp to try and reach a 74-year-old truck driver who has not been heard from since his vehicle was swallowed by a sinkhole this week. World • 31 Jan
Bank of Japan ups interest rates to highest in 17 years The Bank of Japan raised interest rates today to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis and revised up its inflation forecasts, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target. Business • 24 Jan
Bank of Japan ups interest rates to highest in 17 years The Bank of Japan raised interest rates today to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis and revised up its inflation forecasts, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target. Business • 24 Jan
Davos: Japan firms must prepare for Trump tariff fallout Japanese companies remain bullish about investing in the US but need to prepare for supply chain shocks that could arise during Donald Trump's presidency, the chief executive of drinks giant Suntory Holdings said today. Business • 23 Jan
Davos: Japan firms must prepare for Trump tariff fallout Japanese companies remain bullish about investing in the US but need to prepare for supply chain shocks that could arise during Donald Trump's presidency, the chief executive of drinks giant Suntory Holdings said today. Business • 23 Jan
World's oldest person dies at 116 in Japan The world's oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died aged 116, the city where she lived, Ashiya, announced today. World • 04 Jan
World's oldest person dies at 116 in Japan The world's oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died aged 116, the city where she lived, Ashiya, announced today. World • 04 Jan
Japanese inflation jumps to 2.7% in November Japanese inflation accelerated in November, with annual prices rising 2.7% partly because of higher energy costs, government data showed today. Business • 20 Dec 24
Japanese inflation jumps to 2.7% in November Japanese inflation accelerated in November, with annual prices rising 2.7% partly because of higher energy costs, government data showed today. Business • 20 Dec 24
Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, sources say Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said today, including a possible merger, in the clearest sign yet of how Japan's once seemingly unbeatable auto industry is being reshaped by challenges from Tesla and Chinese rivals. Business • 18 Dec 24
Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, sources say Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said today, including a possible merger, in the clearest sign yet of how Japan's once seemingly unbeatable auto industry is being reshaped by challenges from Tesla and Chinese rivals. Business • 18 Dec 24
Japan's factory activity softens for 6th month in a row Japan's factory activity shrank for the sixth month in a row on lacklustre demand while the service sector extended gains in December, business surveys showed today, highlighting the economy's increasing reliance on services. Business • 16 Dec 24
Japan's factory activity softens for 6th month in a row Japan's factory activity shrank for the sixth month in a row on lacklustre demand while the service sector extended gains in December, business surveys showed today, highlighting the economy's increasing reliance on services. Business • 16 Dec 24
Japan revises third quarter GDP figures higher Japan's economy expanded in the third quarter at a faster pace than initially reported thanks to upward revisions in capital investment and exports, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike by the central bank. Business • 09 Dec 24
Japan revises third quarter GDP figures higher Japan's economy expanded in the third quarter at a faster pace than initially reported thanks to upward revisions in capital investment and exports, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike by the central bank. Business • 09 Dec 24
Core inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo perks up Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in November and stayed above the central bank's 2% target, data showed today, as price pressures broadened, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike. Business • 29 Nov 24
Core inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo perks up Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in November and stayed above the central bank's 2% target, data showed today, as price pressures broadened, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike. Business • 29 Nov 24
