Coronavirus
Omicron variant detected in more countries as scientists race to find answers
New cases found in Netherlands, Denmark, Australia, Britain, Germany and Italy
Japan
Opinion
Japan's stewardship framework for investors needs urgent reform
Current rules hinder mainstream institutions from acting as better stewards
Food & Beverage
Furnishing market: Nitori to ship premium Japanese rice to China
Furniture vendor will use empty containers to deliver staple
Comment
Deja vu? Why it feels like the '70s again
An oil shock and specter of inflation bring the world to another turning point
Automobiles
Suzuki plans Japanese launch of electric minicar in $10,000 range
EV will compete on affordability with quality, president says
Aerospace & Defense
Japan launches reusable rocket project, chasing Musk's SpaceX
Joint initiative with private sector aims to slash costs by more than 75%
Coronavirus
Japan to tighten entry rules for 3 more African nations on Sunday
Omicron alarm puts Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia on restrictions list
Politics
Ichiro Matsui to remain at helm of Japan Innovation Party
Opposition group points to upper house elections under guidance of Osaka mayor
Politics
Kishida tells troops: Capacity to strike enemy bases is option
PM vows to bolster Japan's defenses in face of China, North Korea threats
Coronavirus
Japan's ebike craze spawns spate of battery theft
Growing demand and easy resale options drive cases to record highs
Politics
China puts AI at center of 'smart military' revamp: Japan report
Shortage of trained talent risks hindering shift to intelligent warfare
Politics
Japan defense spending tops 1% of GDP for fiscal year
Deployment of patrol planes, transport aircraft, missiles will be accelerated
Business deals
Japanese refiner Eneos sheds U.K. oil field stakes
Sale of subsidiary to British development company furthers pivot to renewables
Economy
Mizuho's top leadership to resign after regulator slams response to system crashes
Japan finance watchdog hits bank with business improvement order
Politics
Japan cabinet OKs record $314bn extra budget for stimulus steps
Budget will mostly be financed by debt, in further blow to fiscal health
Business trends
Femtech attracting more attention from businesses in Asia
Female health gains momentum but hurdles remain for investment
Politics
Japan's Kishida urges companies to raise wages 3% or more
Prime minister aims to achieve cycle of growth and wealth distribution
Markets
Asian stocks hit after new COVID variant also seen in Hong Kong
Mutation first found in South Africa has investors fearing possible slowdown
Media & Entertainment
Sony bets on Zee merger to create Hindi entertainment powerhouse
Japan group on acquisition spree to fend off likes of Netflix, Amazon and Disney
Comment
Japan-U.S. war offers lessons for Beijing and Washington
Stormy ideological competition raises risk of conflict