Toyota Motor may announce plans next week to import vehicles manufactured in the United States to Japan during U.S. President Trump's three-day visit to the country starting on Monday, public ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo strengthened Poland’s visibility in Asia, officials say
New investment prospects, potential business partnerships and increased interest from Japanese tourists are among the early outcomes of Poland’s presence at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, officials ... ( read original story ...)
Peru Concludes its Participation in Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai with the Gold Award for Best Pavilion Design
Lima, Peru, October 24th, 2025, FinanceWireWith around 1.2 million visitors, the Peru Pavilion reaffirmed international ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tightens rules for business manager visa
Japan's business manager residence status, introduced a decade ago to lure entrepreneurs from overseas, has become increasingly popular. More than 41,000 people held it last year. But concerns have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan‘s core inflation accelerates in September, stays above BOJ target
TOKYO] Japan‘s core consumer prices rose 2.9 per cent year-on-year in September, data showed on Friday, staying above the central bank’s 2 per cent target and keeping alive expectations of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA to buy US shale gas assets for $1.5 billion, eyes output increase
JERA, Japan's top power generator, on Thursday said it will buy natural gas production assets in the U.S. for $1.5 billion, marking its entry into American shale gas production.The company said with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s unions seek minimum 5% wage hike in upcoming pay talks
Sanae Takaichi’s tenure and the central bank's policy path could be affected if Japan can’t keep up its wage-hike momentum. ( read original story ...)
Nomura CEO seeks to tap more private market bets from Japanese
Kentaro Okuda is looking to Japanese investors who are seeking private markets as a way to diversify their assets. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports snap four-month slump helped by China demand
Japan's exports rose for the first time in five months in September, data showed on Wednesday, although U.S. shipments continued to fall despite lower U.S. tariffs on Japanese goods that took effect ... ( read original story ...)
Matrade secures RM5.62b in potential exports at Expo 2025 Osaka, says CEO
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has secured RM5.62 billion in potential exports at Expo 2025 Osaka, held from April 13 to ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets extend gains, Japan’s Nikkei nears 50,000-level
Asian markets have advanced, with Japan's benchmark approaching the symbolically important 50,000 level for the first time as conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi was poised to become the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA may allow banks to invest in crypto assets if risks are managed
The Financial Services Agency is also considering allowing banking groups to apply for licenses to operate cryptoexchanges, according to a source. ( read original story ...)
Deals for startups reach record in Japan before listing curbs
Starting in 2030, the Tokyo Stock Exchange will seek to delist companies that fail to reach a market value of at least ¥10 billion within five years of going public. ( read original story ...)
Japan retailers halt online sales after cyberattack cripples supplier’s operations
The disruption, coming weeks after one suffered by brewer Asahi Group Holdings, will raise questions about the vulnerability of Japan’s e-commerce infrastructure. ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female PM after coalition deal
Also in today’s newsletter, China set to push high tech in 5-year plan, hedge funds return to Hong Kong listings ... ( read original story ...)
Hajime Takata advocates for interest rate increase as Japan’s pricing standards shift
Hajime Takata, a member of the Bank of Japan's board known for taking a more aggressive approach, urged that now is the ideal time to increase the bank's policy interest rate. ( read original story ...)