Climate Change
Asian lender ADB to raise share of climate loans to 55% by 2030
Development bank to expand funding sources and private-sector partnerships
Japan
Obituaries
Japan chip industry veteran Yukio Sakamoto dies at 76
Outspoken leader's career spanned Texas Instruments to Elpida to China's Unigroup
Defense
Japan should fully lift arms export ban: ex-security chief
Yachi urges 'proactive' contribution to peace amid growing global challenges
Opinion
Taiwan's post-bubble recovery holds lessons for China
Active monetary and industrial policy played key roles in island's turnaround
Retail
Japan drugstore chains join with Aeon to form world's fifth largest
Welcia and Tsuruha unite to expand in Asia and capture demand from aging population
Insurance
Japan casualty insurers to sell entire cross-shareholdings worth $43bn
Unloading to take place over several years in response to collusion scandal
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Companies
Japan's Advantest says executive Lefever to become CEO
Chief operating officer joins rare group of foreigners heading Japanese companies
Trade
Japan to require foreign e-tailers to have local person in charge
Trade ministry devises new e-commerce rules amid safety concerns
Politics
Japan PM Kishida to attend fully open Diet panel on funds scandal
Ruling and opposition parties agree to open 2-day session from Thursday
Business deals
Mitsubishi readies sale of stake in KFC restaurant chain in Japan
Foreign funds, big restaurant operators expected to submit bids
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Technology
Apple Vision Pro teardown: Japanese companies supply 40% of parts
Sony's high-end display offers new experience to headset device
Automobiles
Honda gives hydrogen cars another try with plug-in functionality
Automaker to launch new SUV in Japan and California this summer
Defense
Thailand, U.S. launch biggest post-COVID Cobra Gold exercises
Drills to last into March and cover domains from sea to space
Markets
Entertainment sector helps carry Japan stocks to new heights
Investors excited about earnings from movies, games and other properties
The Big Story
Japan's chip reboot: TSMC, Samsung, Micron pave way for silicon revival
After 20 'lost years,' subsidies help draw top-tier foreign chipmakers to invest
Opinion
New Nikkei 225 high should be an unmissable cue for Kishida
With growth slumping, Japanese prime minister needs to lay out reform plan
International relations
China flexes maritime muscle with bigger, tougher coast guard ships
Navy-style operations raise alarm in Taiwan, Japan and Philippines
Politics
Japan eyes new security clearances to aid overseas tech cooperation
Bill would bring country in line with G7 nations on sensitive economic info
Food & Beverage
U.S. grower of pricey Japanese strawberries holds $134m funding round
Oishii to invest in automated indoor farm; premium berries priced at $11 for six
Automobiles
Bridgestone bows out of truck and bus tires in China
Price competition spurs Japanese manufacturer to focus on passenger cars
Trade
Nippon Steel taps Republican lobby firepower for U.S. Steel deal
Former congressional staffer retained to help advocate on Capitol Hill
Wealth Management
Nomura unit joins with KKR, Carlyle on alternative investments in Japan
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust to set up fund that invests in unlisted shares
Media & Entertainment
Sony to lay off 900 PlayStation employees, shut London studio
Move follows layoffs across industry amid slow recovery in gaming market
Startups
AI development opportunities extend beyond Silicon Valley: U.S. VC exec
Lux Capital's stake in Japanese startup Sakana AI underscores global phenomenon
Interview
Trump could impose universal tariff on Day 1: ex-U.S. trade official
Former USTR chief of staff expects push to end trade deficit with Japan