BUSINESS

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antit...

The ruling by Europe's top court is seen as being likely to boost the bloc's cra...

First-half bankruptcies reach highest level since 2022 as weak yen takes toll

First-half bankruptcies reach highest level since 2022 ...

Data suggests smaller firms that employ most of Japan's workers are finding it i...

Toyota and Hyundai sales rise on hybrid demand while GM sits out

Toyota and Hyundai sales rise on hybrid demand while GM...

A nearly 20% increase in hybrid sales helped lift Toyota's U.S. deliveries about...

Nissan CEO insists alliance with Renault has never been better

Nissan CEO insists alliance with Renault has never been...

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa has downplayed the significance of Renault abstaining f...

An English furniture maker faces AI era of bots buying sofas

An English furniture maker faces AI era of bots buying ...

Consumers are using chatbots to research products now, but agentic AI could one ...

Sinking yen and robust economy support BOJ case for earlier rate hike

Sinking yen and robust economy support BOJ case for ear...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has indicated her preference for monetary easing, ...

Why is the yen so weak and what can Japan do about it?

Why is the yen so weak and what can Japan do about it?

The yen has tumbled past a 40-year low against the U.S. dollar, prompting the Ja...

Panasonic targets further AI growth to build on record valuation

Panasonic targets further AI growth to build on record ...

The Japanese electronics conglomerate is attracting renewed investor attention a...

Roadside land prices rise in popular Japanese tourist sites

Roadside land prices rise in popular Japanese tourist s...

Across the board, the prices of land facing major roads in Japan as of Jan. 1 we...

Kawasaki Heavy seeks ¥200 billion via new shares and convertible bonds: sources

Kawasaki Heavy seeks ¥200 billion via new shares and co...

The company will decide on ‌the details ‌of the issuance as soon as this week, t...

Some startups see opportunity in an aging Japan

Some startups see opportunity in an aging Japan

The demographic challenges faced by the country could create demand for products...

Japan announces aid for domestic AI development project

Japan announces aid for domestic AI development project

The industry ministry aims to help the country catch up with the United States a...

Mizuho and SMFG fuel record Japanese corporate bond sales overseas

Mizuho and SMFG fuel record Japanese corporate bond sal...

The surge in issuance in overseas currencies is in part being fueled by the depr...

Taiwan raids Super Micro in widening China chip smuggling probe

Taiwan raids Super Micro in widening China chip smuggli...

The raids mark an expansion of Taiwan's first public crackdown on artificial int...

Japan’s factory output rises as Iran fallout stays manageable

Japan’s factory output rises as Iran fallout stays mana...

The government says it can secure enough crude oil through March 2028 by cultiva...

Takaichi tops 2025 income rankings for Japan party heads

Takaichi tops 2025 income rankings for Japan party heads

The prime minister earned ¥36.41 million in 2025 while the average income among ...