BUSINESS

Dissent by Takaichi’s BOJ pick hints at case for faster hikes

Dissent by Takaichi’s BOJ pick hints at case for faster...

Toichiro Asada, the first policy board member appointed by Prime Minister Sanae ...

India likely won’t export sugar for years as El Nino and ethanol squeeze supply

India likely won’t export sugar for years as El Nino an...

The two challenges could keep millions of tons of sugar off the world market, ti...

Aluminum’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supply

Aluminum’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chine...

Indonesia has also been instrumental in keeping the global market in check as bu...

Japanese insurers sold domestic superlong bonds as yields soared

Japanese insurers sold domestic superlong bonds as yiel...

Local insurers sold a net ¥201.2 billion ($1.25 billion) of Japanese sovereign d...

Japan to enhance global cooperation on AI risks

Japan to enhance global cooperation on AI risks

The draft revision of the Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan highlights the grow...

Tepco ends second round of fiscal 2026 treated water release

Tepco ends second round of fiscal 2026 treated water re...

In the just ended round, about 7,900 tons of water containing small amounts of r...

Trump’s fears about economy undercut U.S. leverage in Iran talks

Trump’s fears about economy undercut U.S. leverage in I...

"I didn't want to see economic catastrophe," Trump said at a news conference in ...

China’s key minerals exports to Japan stay at low levels in May

China’s key minerals exports to Japan stay at low level...

Exports of some key types of tungsten, as well as rare-earths dysprosium and ter...

OpenAI to introduce ads to ChatGPT in Japan

OpenAI to introduce ads to ChatGPT in Japan

The ads will appear on the free version and the Go plan, priced at ¥1,400 per mo...

Bill to revise postal laws clears parliament

Bill to revise postal laws clears parliament

The development paves the way for the government to provide subsidies to preserv...

Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday

Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on F...

All Japan-linked vessels ​carrying ‌Japanese crew members have now evacuated the...

Gov. Ueda has been discharged from hospital, BOJ says

Gov. Ueda has been discharged from hospital, BOJ says

Ueda, 74, was hospitalized on June 9 for treatment of a liver cyst infection and...

Yen nears four-decade low, and Katayama issues warning

Yen nears four-decade low, and Katayama issues warning

The finance minister's comments were less threatening than when Japan intervened...

EU leaders warn on China imbalances but respond cautiously

EU leaders warn on China imbalances but respond cautiously

Without mentioning Beijing, leaders directed the European Commission to "develop...

Sleep and light: the science behind Qantas’ bet on 20-hour flights

Sleep and light: the science behind Qantas’ bet on 20-h...

The airline has unveiled plans for a "wellness zone," extra legroom and animated...

BOJ’s Himino sees risk of price trend rising above 2% target

BOJ’s Himino sees risk of price trend rising above 2% t...

The central bank deputy governor warned that it could be forced to conduct more ...