BUSINESS

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Japan’s inflation hovers well above BOJ’s goal even as it slows

Japan’s inflation hovers well above BOJ’s goal even as ...

Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 3.1% from a year earlier in July, slow...

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Nissan updates popular '<i>kei</i> car' as it revamps aging lineup

Nissan updates popular '<i>kei</i> car' as it revamps a...

The fourth-generation Roox, better mileage, more safety features and built-in co...

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Japan eyes 2.6% provisional rate for government bonds in FY2026, Yomiuri says

Japan eyes 2.6% provisional rate for government bonds i...

The rate for interest payments on such bonds will be the highest in 17 years.

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Nvidia CEO says in talks with U.S. over new China chip

Nvidia CEO says in talks with U.S. over new China chip

The tech giant is reportedly working on a new chip based on its latest Blackwell...

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Eric Trump to visit Japan in September amid crypto push

Eric Trump to visit Japan in September amid crypto push

The U.S. President’s son plans to attend a shareholder meeting of Japanese bitco...

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Lutnick: Japan’s $550 billion will be directed by Trump

Lutnick: Japan’s $550 billion will be directed by Trump

The U.S. commerce secretary said the funds promised by Tokyo in the course of ta...

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Duty exemptions for low-value imports face review amid exploitation

Duty exemptions for low-value imports face review amid ...

An expert panel at the government's Tax Commission has noted that overseas selle...

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McDonald's Japan to skip 'One Piece' Happy Meal promo

McDonald's Japan to skip 'One Piece' Happy Meal promo

The cancellation follows a similar Pokemon-themed campaign that sparked a frenzy...

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Japanese manufacturers moving headquarters out of central Tokyo

Japanese manufacturers moving headquarters out of centr...

Toshiba, Fujitsu and other major manufacturers are moving elsewhere in response ...

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Washington eyeing government stakes in chipmakers given CHIPS Act funds: sources

Washington eyeing government stakes in chipmakers given...

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is said to be exploring how the U.S. can ...

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U.S. targets Chinese steel and lithium for forced-labor scrutiny

U.S. targets Chinese steel and lithium for forced-labor...

The move fits within Trump's trade goals and previous government action against ...

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Japan’s exports tumble most in four years as U.S. tariff pain intensifies

Japan’s exports tumble most in four years as U.S. tarif...

Exports fell 2.6% in value from a year earlier, sliding more than the median for...

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Japan's core machinery orders up 3.0% in June

Japan's core machinery orders up 3.0% in June

The private-sector orders — which exclude those for ships and equipment used at ...

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Air Canada strike talks resume as flight attendants defy back-to-work order

Air Canada strike talks resume as flight attendants def...

Canada's national carrier, which flies directly to 180 cities domestically and a...

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U.S. spy chief Gabbard says U.K. will drop data 'backdoor' order for Apple

U.S. spy chief Gabbard says U.K. will drop data 'backdo...

The iPhone-maker withdrew its Advanced Data Protection feature for U.K. users af...

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Air Canada CEO sees big gap with striking union as minister orders airline pay probe

Air Canada CEO sees big gap with striking union as mini...

Flight attendants have caused major disruptions to the airline industry as they ...