Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerates to 2.7% in Oct
By Takahiko Wada and Leika Kihara TOKYO Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo, considered a leading indicator
2023-10-27 07:48
Toyota CEO Sees EVs as ‘Missing Piece’ for World’s Top Carmaker
How’s this for a difficult job: taking over from the founder’s grandson, who led the family business to
2023-10-26 13:53
BOJ to end negative interest rates in 2024, more economists say- Reuters poll
TOKYO The Bank of Japan will end its negative interest rate policy next year, according to nearly two-thirds
2023-10-26 12:18
Japan's Denso to invest $3.3 billion to bulk up chips business, president says
TOKYO Japanese automotive supplier Denso will invest about 500 billion yen ($3.3 billion) in semiconductors by 2030 as
2023-10-26 09:24
Kokusai Electric Soars 28% After Japan’s Biggest IPO Since 2018
Japanese chip-equipment maker Kokusai Electric Corp. jumped in Tokyo on Wednesday after the largest initial public offering in
2023-10-25 16:24
Sony Honda Mobility could procure EV batteries from US, president says
TOKYO Sony and Honda's automotive joint venture could procure batteries for its new Afeela electric vehicle from the
2023-10-25 15:47
Japan's top court says trans surgery requirement is unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling the court says it is unconstitutional to require a trans person to undergo surgery.
2023-10-25 15:19
Toyota aims to put 1,000 km-range Lexus EV on the road by 2026
TOKYO Toyota unveiled a Lexus concept car with a roughly 1,000 kilometre range on Wednesday that it aims
2023-10-25 14:16
Japan considering $33 billion spending on payouts, tax cut to counter inflation -sources
By Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO Japan's government is considering spending around $33 billion for payouts to low-income households and
2023-10-25 10:24
Nidec Plunges Most Since 2011 After EV Malaise Hits Profit
Nidec Corp. slumped the most in more than 12 years after reporting quarterly earnings that missed estimates, underscoring
2023-10-24 14:55
Germany to Pass Japan as 3rd-Largest Economy, Helped by Weak Yen
Germany’s economy is projected to dislodge Japan’s as the world’s third largest in 2023, helped by a slide
2023-10-24 14:18
Bank of Japan to conduct unscheduled bond-buying operation
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO The Bank of Japan announced an unscheduled bond operation on Tuesday, as it sought
2023-10-24 10:56