Science
Drugmakers are drawn to Japan's laboratory in space
Weightlessness an advantage in quest to find causes of diseases
Biotechnology
Japan-Update
Japanese bioventures receiving healthy dose of investor funds
Top-tier bio startups rack up record market capitalization
Education
Univ. of Tokyo startups are targets of new $220m tech fund
Venture capital firm eyes AI, health care companies with global aspirations
Japan-Update
Value of Japan's midcap stocks surged 30% in 2017
Investors on the hunt for ventures in new markets and high growth fields
Equities
Asian stocks extend strong start to 2018 on global growth optimism
Seoul and Shanghai pace advances, while Hong Kong slips; Japan closed for holiday
Politics
Japan to introduce facial recognition for departing foreigners
Streamlined immigration, departure procedures set for expansion in 2019
Politics
Japan to set ground rules for sharing AI's riches
Guidelines will help developers and data suppliers protect their interests
Biotechnology
Cash-loving Japanese going digital, even at the shrine
Shift away from bank notes opens up a potential trove of consumer data
Politics
Moon's China trip tests his leadership amid North Korean crisis
Business community hopes for withdrawal of Chinese sanctions sparked by THAAD
Business
Japan's fuel cell train rolls ahead under its own steam
Prototype could eliminate overhead power lines, slashing maintenance costs
