International relations
Kishida urges Moon to take action to resolve Tokyo-Seoul rows
Two nations have been in disagreement over wartime compensation
Japan
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
Automobiles
Toyota to cut global output 15% in November due to chip shortage
Power crunch in China also hits automaker's production plan
Business trends
Japan's Pasona to introduce overseas tech talent for remote work
Staffing company eyes India, South Korea and Vietnam amid lingering COVID curbs
Technology
Tech expo illustrates Japan's hunger for digital transformation
Sony, Panasonic and others to showcase latest products and services
Markets
Yen hits lowest in nearly 3 years, dollar set to snap streak
Focus shifting to when U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates
Datawatch
Aging forests likely to hinder Japan's decarbonization efforts
Old trees detract from disaster prevention and CO2 absorption effects
Retail
Muji closes in on record profit, propelled by broader food lineup
Japanese retailer's domestic business helps offset Europe, U.S. slump
Indo-Pacific
U.S. carrier hosts 12 senior Indian officers at Malabar 'Quad' drill
Japan and Australia join for anti-submarine warfare drills in Bay of Bengal
Materials
Prized EV metal sparks Nippon Steel lawsuit against top buyer Toyota
Legal fight between partners reflects power of intellectual property for electric cars
Business deals
Japan's Aeon to buy 100-yen chain for expertise on affordable products
Can Do operates 1,140 stores nationwide with rock-bottom prices, but costs are rising
Property
British Embassy in Tokyo to sell part of land to Mitsubishi Estate
Luxury condos among plans for redevelopment project near Imperial Palace
Companies
Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing sees 3% rise in profit this fiscal year
China and Asia-Pacific markets help offset weak Japanese demand
Semiconductors
TSMC announces plans to build first chip plant in Japan
Taiwan titan warns of softening smartphone and PC demand amid supply chain chaos
Companies
Nippon Steel sues Toyota, China's Baoshan over patent infringement
Steelmaker also asks Tokyo court to block Toyota from selling EVs
Comment
New democratic framework can bolster CPTPP
China's bid to join trade pact requires members to devise bold plan B
Japan election
Kishida dissolves parliament for Japan election: 5 things to know
Prime minister says ruling coalition's goal is to retain a simple majority
Electric cars in China
Honda goes full throttle on EVs in China with production revamp
New e:N brand SUV to hit market early next year with plans for 10 models
Climate Change
Daikin leads efforts to save electricity in factories and offices
Companies test software and magnets for game-changing ways to improve motors
Politics
Japan's Kishida holds 1st NSC to revise 8-year-old security strategy
Prime minister eyes bigger defense budget to assist U.S.
