BUSINESS
Japan's demand for cement keeps falling as construction...
According to the Japan Cement Association, domestic demand in fiscal 2026 is pro...
Iran war deepens China’s dependence on the U.S. for nic...
Shipments of U.S. ethane are expected to rise to an all-time high of 800,000 ton...
Compact EV competition heating up in Japan
Some industry officials expect competition can help revitalize the domestic EV m...
TSE planning new disclosure rules for midsize firms
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average, which stood around 28,000 in March 2...
Nippon Express to buy Metro Supply for as much as ¥255 ...
The transaction is expected to close between July and December this year.
Companies scramble for tariff refunds as U.S. prepares ...
Some firms preparing claims said they are worried about a last-minute legal move...
Lawson and FamilyMart post record operating profits
According to its consolidated financial results, Lawson saw its core operating p...
Anthropic and Trump officials meet to discuss Mythos ac...
The White House said opportunities for collaboration and for addressing the chal...
Bessent’s busy week clashes with global thirst for U.S....
At the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, some participants grumbled that U.S. ...
Sony to receive up to ¥60 billion in state subsidies fo...
The state aid is intended to help ensure a stable supply of semiconductors, desi...
Japanese government urges suppliers not to hold back cr...
It insists that shortages are in part the result of companies limiting sales due...
Asia relying on U.S. crude to replace Middle East supply
U.S. exports of oil, including crude and refined products, reached a record 13 m...
Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling dow...
The near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the serious damage sustained by Qat...
Japan targets 25% share of global autonomous vehicle ma...
The government aims to acquire an about 25% share of the global market in self-d...
JR Tokai names new shinkansen inspection trains Dr. S
The Dr. S trains will inspect tracks, overhead wires and other equipment while t...
