International relations
Japan pursues greater Five Eyes intel-sharing amid China concerns
Despite push, Tokyo's lack of spy agency may keep it on alliance's sidelines
Japan
Supply Chain
Panasonic to create supply chain specialist, take it public
New company will be centered around U.S.-based subsidiary Blue Yonder
Coronavirus
Japan looks to waive airport COVID tests for vaccinated travelers
Government to secure testing capacity after entry cap is lifted to 20,000 per day
Automobiles
Renault to discuss EV venture with Nissan and Mitsubishi
CEO Luca de Meo in Japan to meet with members of Franco-Japan alliance
Ukraine war
Japan, Finland PMs condemn Russia for invading Ukraine
Finnish leader Marin told Kishida in Tokyo of her country's interest in joining NATO
Automobiles
Toyota sees profit sliding 21% amid 'unprecedented' cost surge
Japan auto giant's forecast reflects rising raw material prices and chip shortages
Climate Change
Japan's J-Power under pressure from global asset managers on coal
Man Group, Amundi, HSBC file proposals to press management at June AGM
Politics
Japan passes law to bolster supply chains amid Russia, China fears
Economic security bill also sets framework for sensitive technologies
Economy
Japan March GDP up 0.8%, driven by domestic consumption: JCER
Exports also rose 0.7% thanks to brisk demand in EU and U.S.
Coronavirus
Japan says masks not needed outdoors if distancing maintained
Comes as number of COVID infections has been stabilizing in country
Technology
Taiwan beats exclusion from World Expo with Tokyo startup
Island uses new corporate vehicle to raise profile, counter China at Osaka event in 2025
International relations
Yoon era stokes hope in Japan for better South Korea relations
But politics in Seoul present headwinds for trilateral cooperation with U.S.
Climate Change
Japan plans first carbon capture and storage project
Refiner Eneos and utility J-Power aim to begin operations by 2030
Indo-Pacific
China aircraft carrier stages 100-plus takeoffs near Okinawa islands
Japan sends destroyer to observe, saying warplanes fly from Liaoning for week
Automobiles
Panasonic weighs building new U.S. battery plant for Tesla
Oklahoma among candidate sites; production to start as early as 2024
Automobiles
Toyota to slash May output targets, halt some Japan operations
COVID lockdown in China to affect production of around 40,000 vehicles
Commodities
Commodity price surge lifts profits at Mitsubishi, Itochu
Executives at big Japanese trading houses cagey on Russia operations
Companies
Sony, Nintendo expect lower profits amid supply chain constraints
Shortage of parts and China lockdowns are key challenges this year
Interview
EU urges Japan to support 'Marshall Plan' for Ukraine
European leaders to visit Tokyo for summit with Kishida this week
Life
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