BUSINESS

Takaichi’s reflationist BOJ picks push up long-term bon...

The nomination of pro-reflation academics is likely to further fuel speculation ...

Nippon Steel raises ¥600 billion from bonds to repay U....

Half of the bonds, which can be converted into stock, are set to mature in 2029,...

Former BOJ chief Kuroda calls for rate hikes and tighte...

Former Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda has warned that Prime Minister Sanae T...

Drive to unlock $840 billion in cash lifts Japan stocks...

Despite significant improvement in corporate governance in recent years, mountai...

Memory boom drives South Korean stocks’ breakthrough pa...

South Korea’s equity benchmark has crossed a new milestone just a month after su...

40% in Japan use AI in their job search, survey finds

Job-seekers used the technology to revise resumes or search for job postings, th...

Starlink, phone chargers and rice balls: Lawson opens o...

The convenience store chain aims to increase the number of such stores to 100 ac...

Takaichi’s reflationist BOJ picks nudge yen, boost stocks

The nomination of pro-reflation academics is likely to further fuel speculation ...

McDonald's to raise menu prices in Japan starting Wedne...

The fast food chain said the price hikes reflect higher material, energy and lab...

Motorcycle makers in Japan race to go carbon-neutral

Though motorcycle manufacturer executives believe motorcycles will eventually go...

China acts against 40 Japanese entities over military ties

Beijing imposed export controls on 20 entities, including Mitsubishi and the Jap...

BBVA plans to operate brokerage in Japan, in first for ...

The lender, based in the city of Bilbao in Spain, aims to establish a securities...

In Russia, many restaurants and cafes close amid major ...

Consumption has stalled even in affluent Moscow.

Trump’s 10% levy takes effect as U.S. rebuilds tariff wall

The White House is working on a formal order that will increase the global tarif...

LDP tax chief calls U.S. tariff situation ‘messy’

Itsunori Onodera, a former defense minister who currently serves as chair of the...

Recovery stalling in Japan's domestic tourism

The annual tourist figure was around 600 million before the COVID-19 pandemic bu...