A Mitsubishi Corp -led consortium is preparing to withdraw from three offshore wind power projects in Japan's Chiba and Akita prefectures due to concerns over profitability, the Nikkei business daily ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans stricter terms for visas to foreign entrepreneurs
Japan plans tougher requirements for visas to foreign entrepreneurs, with a six-fold increase in minimum capital to 30 million yen ($204,000) and full-time employment of at least one person in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s chief trade negotiator hints US eager to draw up document on trade deal
Japan's chief trade negotiator has suggested that the United States is eager to prepare a joint document on a trade agreement in July. ( read original story ...)
Blackburn sign Japan international Morishita
Morishita, who can operate out wide either in defence or attack, started his career in his homeland with Sagan Tosu. After spending three years with Nagoya Grampus, he made the move to Legia Warsaw in ... ( read original story ...)
China lodges complaint over Japan urging countries not to attend parade
China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that China had lodged solemn representations to Japan over the latter urging countries not to attend China's military parade scheduled on September 3. China ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at over 2-week low as yen gains after Trump fires Fed’s Cook
Japan's Nikkei share average ended at a more than two-week low on Tuesday, as the yen strengthened after U.S. President Donald Trump fired a Federal Reserve governor.
Nikkei 225 sees first slide in 3 days
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock index fell on Tuesday for the first time in three trading days. Some investors unloaded shares after Trump's firing of a Fed governor.
Nikkei and Asahi Shimbun sue Perplexity AI over alleged copyright violations
The newspapers are seeking an injunction and ¥2.2 billion each in damages from Perplexity, they said in a joint statement. The suit was filed at the Tokyo District Court.
Trump’s Fed battle raises risks of ever-higher yields for Japan
Japanese government bond yields tested record highs on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns about inflationary pressures ...
Japan Refutes Tinubu Presidency’s Claim Of Special Visa Category For Skilled Nigerians
This followed a statement issued by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information at the State House, announcing that the Japanese government would introduce “a special visa category for highly skilled, ... ( read original story ...)
Agreement on Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge to be released this week
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that an agreement on Japan's $550 billion investment pledge will be released later this week, although Japan has not confirmed plans for an announcement and ... ( read original story ...)
Property developers weigh bids for Osaka airports – Nikkei Asia
OSAKA -- Some of Japan's biggest real estate developers are considering paying at least 2.2 trillion yen ($24.3 billion) for the right to operate the two main Osaka-area airports, while a host of ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 slides further after Trump removes Fed’s Cook
Japan's benchmark stock index fell further on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he had removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for alleged mortgage fraud.
Nomura doubles minimum work-from-office requirement in Japan
TOKYO] Nomura Holdings plans to start requiring employees in Japan to spend the equivalent of two days a week in the office – double the current rate – as the country’s largest brokerage moves closer ...
Japan’s utilities cut fossil fuel electricity share to new lows
Fossil fuels generated a record low share of Japan's utility-scale electricity supplies over the first half of 2025, marking an important milestone in the energy transition momentum of one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Tekscend Photomask targets $2 billion valuation in Japan IPO, sources say
Tekscend Photomask, a Japanese manufacturer of photomasks for chipmaking, is aiming for a valuation of 300 billion yen ($2 billion) in its initial public offering, two sources familiar with the matter ... ( read original story ...)