Japan’s energy hunt runs into China’s lead in Central Asia, Latin America
Energy Tokyo scours globe for new oil and gas sources but has few leads beyond the US Japan…
Japan’s corporate bond issuance hits record high on retail investors
Bonds Higher yields compared with bank deposits attract new source of funding Retail investors have emerged as a…
Japan’s Nikkei 225 ETF Faces Pressure from Geopolitics and Policy
Investors in the iShares Nikkei 225 ETF face volatility from Middle East tensions, a cautious Bank of Japan…
Japan’s Global Brain to launch fund with US startup accelerator Techstars
Startups Venture capital firm will raise $200m to back new companies, foster connections Global Brain President Yasuhiko Yurimoto,…
Trump announces first 3 projects under Japan’s $550bn trade deal
Trump tariffs Work to start on gas-fired power plant, crude oil facility, synthetic diamond plant U.S. President Donald Trump,…
Tapping Japan’s forex reserves becomes election issue, but obstacles remain
Currencies Weak yen boosts value of dollar assets, but realizing gains would risk moving markets The yen remains…
Overseas customers set their sights on Japan’s inexpensive eyewear
Consumer Automation, multilingual support help stores cater to visitors efficiently Japan’s eyewear retailers such as Jins, pictured here, are…
Nintendo Unveils Japan’s Top Digital Game Sales for December 2025
Nintendo has released its latest data highlighting the best-selling digital games in Japan for December 2025. This report…
Japan’s Takaichi and Italy’s Meloni to strike deal on space junk removal
Japan’s Kibo space research facility is seen here in a photo taken from the International Space Station. (JAXA)…
Japan’s Makita targets power tool sales in Africa, South America
Companies Construction boom in emerging markets brings opportunity amid US, Europe slowdowns Building construction and other infrastructure development…
Japan’s garden tree growers look beyond Asia to the West
Business trends Focus shifts to Turkey and other European markets but export logistics remain work in progress A…
Japan’s defense contractors rush to tap government spending boost
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is increasing production of missiles for Japan’s Self-Defense Forces. (Photo from Ground Self-Defense Force’s website) MASASHI…