Business trends
Japan's 'information banks' to let users cash in on personal data
Monetary and other rewards await consumers who allow sharing
Services
Politics
Sri Lanka blames Islamic extremists for Easter bombings
Deadly attacks fan religious tensions and squeeze tourism
Japan immigration
Japan immigration hits record high as foreign talent fills gaps
Inflow helps shore up shrinking working-age population
Business deals
Panasonic-Sony OLED display company raises $229m
Funds from INCJ, Sony and Nissha to be spent to upgrade Chiba factory
Japan's Reiwa era
Imperial eras still resonate in Japan despite Western calendar
Companies race to prepare for May 1 start of Reiwa era
Business deals
Google charts its own course to the future in Japanese maps
Users gripe about quality as internet powerhouse pulls back from local partner
Economy
Young Taiwanese job hunters head to Japan to escape stagnant pay
Strong language skills and work ethic make new grads attractive hires
Business deals
Map wars: Japan-US carmakers join to counter Google and China
Acquisition of Detroit-based startup will strengthen position for self-driving future
Business trends
At your service: Japanese robots move out of the factory
Intelligent machines take on the dirty work in offices and shopping malls
Business trends
Ad agencies on buying spree in Asia as digital shift picks up
With nine deals in five years, Japan's Dentsu grabs crown in India
