Trade
Sake, scallops and wagyu face hurdles in EU under packaging rules
Top Japanese food exports seen failing to meet proposals for recyclability
Japan
Agriculture
NEC and Sumitomo put AI to work down on the farm
Japanese companies aim to support agriculture as global warming drives extreme weather
Bank of Japan
Odds rise that Japan will lift negative interest rates in March
BOJ Gov. Ueda says outcome of annual wage talks this month will be pivotal
Markets
Japan's once-overlooked chip sector suppliers drive Nikkei rally
Competitive advantage in chipmaking equipment and materials pays off
Japan-South Korea ties
Yoon says better Japan ties helping deter North Korea threat
South Korean leader asks international community to help realize unification with North
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Announcements
Aozora Bank to be removed from Nikkei 225 High Dividend Yield 50 Index
Decision made based on bank's year-end expected nil dividend
Markets
Japanese, Australian shares hit record highs on Wall Street bounce
Benchmark Nikkei index jumps 1.9%, again breaching levels last seen in 1989
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Japan's chip reboot
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Automobiles
BYD expands Japan exposure with more EV models, dealership network
Chinese maker challenges market dominated by local players
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo Switch: What investors are looking for in next-gen console
Price, compatibility and Nvidia will play key roles in gaming console's debut
Bank of Japan
BOJ chief Ueda stops short of declaring 2% price goal met
Japan's central bank governor says more scrutiny needed on wage outlook
International relations
G20 finance chiefs fail to reach joint statement amid Gaza, Ukraine debates
Discord among foreign ministers 'contaminated' financial talks: Brazilian finance minister
Transportation
Japan, China and South Korea to share reusable shipping pallets
Asian trading powerhouses seek streamlined, sustainable logistics
Comment
Kishida's non-answers show politics lags business in scandal response
Japan PM criticized for retreading public material before ethics committee
Markets
Tokyo Electron, Kobe Steel court global investors as Japan stocks rally
Companies tap into soaring demand for Tokyo-listed shares
Opinion
Japan has to do more for migrant rights than drop 'intern' label
New guest worker program preserves unfair restrictions on job mobility
Technology
China charges ahead in EVs as Apple gives up decadelong dream
Japan has opening to learn from U.S. tech leader's stumble
Business deals
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy invests in U.S. geothermal startup
Fervo repurposes drilling technology to develop renewable energy reserves
Politics
Japan PM Kishida apologizes for political funds scandal
Ruling party has come under intense scrutiny amid slush fund allegations
Sports
Baseball superstar Ohtani reveals marriage to Japanese woman
Player has not disclosed spouse's identity, asks for privacy
Markets
Insurer divestment plan raises hopes for Japan corporate reform
Companies with weak balance sheets open to selling pressure, say analysts
#techAsia
TSMC in Japan and Wikipedia's AI worries
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Media & Entertainment
Japan ministry to ask Line, Yahoo operator to improve security
Data leaks lead to scrutiny of company's ties to South Korea's Naver
Inflation
BOJ board member says 2% inflation target is 'finally in sight'
Hajime Takata tells Shiga business leaders 'Japan is at an inflection point'
Economy
Japan factory output falls at fastest pace in nearly 4 years
Downturn in auto production drives economic concerns