Asian markets tumble as tech sell-off drags Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei lower Asian markets slid on July 28 after a Wall Street tech sell-off, pulling Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei down …
BYD kei minicar Racco launches in Japan, challenging domestic kei-car dominance BYD kei minicar Racco goes on sale in Japan on July 28, marking the Chinese automaker’s push into the …
Rice stocks reach record 2.43 million tons at end-June, government delays reserve buyback Japan’s private rice stocks reached a record 2.43 million tons at the end of June 2026, raising …
Toys R Us Japan Bets on Kidults to Triple Adult Sales with New Ueno Store Toys R Us Japan expands kidult range at its Ueno store, aiming to triple adult-focused …
Prudential Life Insurance to end commission-heavy pay, introduce fixed monthly salary Prudential Life Insurance will abolish its commission-focused pay system and shift to a fixed salary of about ¥300,000 per …
Japan approves plan for a "second capital" with Osaka emerging as front-runner Japan’s parliament approved creating a ‘second capital’ to sustain government operations during major disasters, with Osaka emerging as …
Japan to Tighten Permanent Residency Rules by Introducing Minimum Income Threshold Japan to tighten permanent residency rules by October 2026, adding a minimum income threshold above average household earnings, Nikkei …
Japan to Let Financial Firms Recommend iDeCo Investments to Boost Retirement Returns Japan will allow financial firms to recommend investment products for iDeCo participants, seeking to nudge risk-averse savers toward …
Japan finds rare earths in deep-sea mud near Minamitorishima, but costs cloud commercialization Japan finds yttrium-rich rare earths in deep-sea mud off Minamitorishima, but high processing costs and market realities …
Fuji Rock Festival draws strong crowds as organisers expand food and family offerings Fuji Rock Festival sees surge in attendance driven by new food options and family-focused measures at Naeba …
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