Climate Change
Coal set to be stumbling block at COP26 as China, India balk
Nations face uphill road to deal on emissions cuts at U.N. climate conference
Japan
Electronics
Sharp connects with Roku to re-enter TV market in U.S.
Osaka-based electronics maker stages return after 6-year break
Automobiles
Toyota to build first U.S. battery plant, invest $3.4bn by 2030
New factory to start operations in 2025 and hire 1,750 people
Politics
China fines Sony for ad to launch event on battle anniversary
Beijing says 'dignity' hurt by insensitivity over 1937 clash that triggered war
Semiconductors
TSMC in Japan: 5 things to know about its chip factory plans
Company faces limits at home and pressure abroad, while Tokyo joins global race
Food & Beverage
Japan's Skylark rolls out robo-waiters for contactless dining
Restaurants seek solutions to labor shortages as restrictions are lifted
Politics
China's and Taiwan's dueling bids spell big opportunity for CPTPP
By luring back U.S., bloc could deal from position of multilateral strength
Energy
Build the 'Tesla of the Sea': Zozo executive's next challenge
Masahiro Ito intends to use boats to connect offshore wind farms to power grids
Food & Beverage
Japan's robo-baristas whip up your favorite brews with AI
Convenient, personalized coffee services draw choosy consumers
Climate Change
Japan to help ASEAN keep closer eye on greenhouse gas emissions
Framework for measuring and monitoring by location to be released at COP 26
Technology
Japan to set up advanced-tech fund with eye on economic security
Investments to target AI, biotech and robotics, reflecting PM Kishida's pledge
Politics
In Toyota's home district, a political shake-up unfolds
Longtime union-backed opposition legislator says no to reelection bid
Economy
Japan's 'new capitalism' council taps female business pioneers
Kishida enlists digital and market experts to propel growth and distribution
Materials
Nippon Steel-Toyota feud harks back to tech leaks to South Korea
POSCO espionage case seen at heart of patent suits between Japanese partners
Japan election
Japan's 30-year wage slump hangs over distribution debate
Inequality eased during 2010s, but economy still not generating more wealth
Telecommunication
Docomo mobile service disruptions in Japan extend into second day
2m people lost voice and data communications at one point
Semiconductors
Japan readies multiyear support package for TSMC's new chip plant
Tokyo seeks to secure stable supply but heavy subsidies risk WTO ire
International relations
Kishida urges Moon to take action to resolve Tokyo-Seoul rows
Two nations have been in disagreement over wartime compensation
Markets
Tokyo Stock Exchange moves to extend trading by half-hour in 2024
Proposed change would mean later close for first time in 70 years
