Trade
Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports
Moscow requests information on Japan's radiation testing
Japan
Japan immigration
Japan to launch new residency status for those fleeing war in December
People who qualify will be able to live and work as long-term residents
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan's MUFG Bank, 2 others lead $290m Sierra Space fundraising
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire and trading house Kanematsu also invest in the company
Automobiles
Tokyo to have 1,000 new EV charging hubs, more than gas stations
Startup Terra Motors to install rapid chargers at Kojima electronics shops
Currencies
Yen weakens past 149 to dollar, nearing 1-year low
Dollar buying fueled by Treasury yield's 16-year high, Fed official's comment
Semiconductors
Chip tool maker ASML to open Japan support center for Rapidus plant
Overseas chipmakers, others spread their bets due to China tensions
International relations
China, Japan, South Korea agree to hold trilateral summit
Leaders meeting could provide opportunity to address trade, security concerns
Markets
Japan says all options on table to counter excess yen moves
Finance chief repeats warnings as currency closes in on 150 against dollar
Comment
India unlikely to solve Japan's labor shortage
Language hurdles and low salaries make other countries more attractive
Cryptocurrencies
Orix Bank, Binance eye stablecoin offerings in Japan
Currency-linked tokens hold promise for slashing business transaction costs
Companies
Apple supplier Murata bucks downturn with new Thailand factory
Japanese company ramps up capital spending on capacitors for phones, EVs
Defense
U.S. Army bolsters ties with Japan as focus shifts to China
Allies advance intel sharing ahead of Tokyo's acquisition of long-range missiles
Automobiles
Nissan Motor to sell only EVs in Europe by 2030
Japanese automaker races ahead of EU's 2035 zero-emission rule
Defense
Japan seeks faster deployment of latest defense tech
New approach meant to shorten decadelong lead times
Politics
Japan's Kishida unveils tax breaks to foster domestic chip production
Government to weigh extension of subsidies to ease inflation pain
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Eisai to boost sales staff to focus on new Alzheimer's drug
Drugmaker to hire 40% more new grads following lecanemab approval in Japan, U.S.
Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan chief warns of highly uncertain wage, price outlook
Also highlights fallout from sluggish Chinese economic growth
Climate Change
Indonesia startup to supply carbon credits as nation begins trading
Working with Gojek, platform operator Jejakin tries to improve public awareness
Pharmaceuticals
Japan approves Alzheimer's drug developed by Eisai, Biogen
New medication will be 1st in country to treat underlying cause of disease
Finance
Japan's audit base weakening despite growth in CPA applicants
More certified accountants seek to avoid increasingly hard work of auditing
Currencies
Yen intervention watch redoubles after Fed, BOJ meetings
Currency under pressure with Japan-U.S. yield gap at 10-month high
Market Spotlight
China property crisis holds Singapore, Hong Kong REITs back
Asia's real estate shares suffer doldrums as investors tread cautiously
Climate Change
Japan, Malaysia to discuss carbon storage with aim of 2028 start
Exclusive: Two countries will explore using green fuels to ship CO2 to storage sites
Semiconductors
Mitsubishi Chemical to build new Japan plant for chip material
Latest investment in country's semiconductor supply chain follows moves by TSMC, others
Technology
Hitachi's metaverse tech helps keep Japanese craftsmanship alive
Veteran workers can pass down their knowledge remotely via VR