Nidec Corp. is offering ¥257.3 billion ($1.6 billion) to take over machine tool builder Makino Milling Machine Co., initiating a rare unsolicited takeover of a Japanese company.
Soaring expectations test Japan defense stocks in 2025
TOKYO — Japanese defense manufacturers are cautiously optimistic about 2025, having scored some of the Tokyo market’s biggest gains in 2024.
Inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates, keeps rate hike prospects intact
TOKYO (Reuters) -Core inflation in Japan’s capital accelerated in December while services inflation held steady, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate …
Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget as it pushes strike-back capability to deter regional threat
The Japanese Cabinet has approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget plan for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and …
Why She Walked Away From Tech to Build a Matcha Business
Discover Cherie Luo’s inspiring journey from Silicon Valley to a matcha farm in Japan, learning about risk-taking, passion-driven businesses, and redefining success along the way.
Japan stocks rise as government reportedly set to propose record budget
Asia-Pacific stocks were mostly up Thursday, with several markets remaining closed for Boxing Day. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.08%, while the Topix added 1.07%, a day after a report said the country was preparing a record $735 billion budget for its fiscal year starting in April.
Japan’s FamilyMart to discount rice balls, bento boxes to cut food loss with ‘crying labels’
TOKYO — Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart Co. on Dec. 25 unveiled new discount labels for its “onigiri” rice balls, bento boxes and other items intended to help cut down on food wastage …
China and Japan agree to talks on security issues as they seek to mend ties
China and Japan agreed Wednesday to set up talks on often contentious security issues as they seek to improve a relationship riven in recent years by a range of issues, from territorial disputes to …
Did Japan Intervene to Prop Up the Yen? How We Might Know
The Japanese yen is trading near its lowest levels in more than three decades, reviving speculation of another round of government intervention. Even after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates in …
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040.