Finance
Global corporate interest payment burden rises to record $125bn
Rising interest rates and debt balances pressure company finances
Japan
Bank of Japan
Yen, yields rise after BOJ's Ueda hints at end to negative rates
Central bank chief's remarks seen as stronger push against weakening currency
Environment
First round of treated water release from Fukushima plant ends
About 7,800 tonnes flushed into Pacific as planned, monitored by IAEA
Economy
Japan GDP growth flat in July with weak domestic demand: JCER
Fall in corporate investment offsets rise in inbound tourism
Finance
KKR, SBI to set up fund to tap into Japan's wealthy individuals
U.S.-Japan pair leads alternative investment push targeting large pool of assets
Sports
Germany parts ways with soccer coach Flick after loss to Japan
Following early World Cup exit, four-time champion still struggling
Economy
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits highest since 2014 on Ueda remark
BOJ chief's comment reinforces speculation about early lifting of negative rates
Health Care
Japanese medical lab device production goes upmarket in China
Shimadzu to build high-end testing equipment overseas for first time
Business trends
Japan's cross-shareholdings drop to new low on investor pressure
Nippon Steel, Hitachi lead push to divest strategically held shares
Market Spotlight
Japanese investors buy New York office property despite risks
Weak yen fails to stop Japan Inc. from diving into U.S. commercial real estate
Companies
Komatsu chases Caterpillar on price hikes as mining stays strong
Japanese company poised for $800m profit boost this fiscal year: CFO
G20 Summit
G7 Hiroshima legacy led to significant G20 deal on Ukraine: Kishida
Japan PM hails 'new elements' despite criticisms from Ukraine
Technology
Panasonic expands staff at China-based software R&D hub by 40%
With 1,000 employees, Dalian center is now the company's largest offshore base of its type
Arts
Japan's Hamaguchi wins runner-up Grand Jury Prize at Venice
'Evil Does Not Exist' bags awards in all top 3 film festivals as well as Oscars
G20 Summit
Japan's Kishida explains Fukushima water release to G20 leaders
PM stresses transparency, says no problems from scientific standpoint
Ukraine war
Japan FM Hayashi meets Zelenskyy during surprise visit to Ukraine
Rakuten chief among Japanese business delegation that took part in trip
Datawatch
Surging e-commerce imports threaten Japan's retail sector
Parcel deliveries of cross-border merchandise jumped 2.4 times over three years
Technology
Japan companies awakening to growing power nap trend
Snooze time during work hours seen as increasing productivity
Media & Entertainment
Kirin, Asahi pull ads over J-pop agency Johnny's sex abuse
Tarnished talent factory sees clients drop stars from commercials
Bonds
Japan, China pare U.S. Treasury holdings as currencies hit new lows
Potential for yen intervention rises, while yuan paints different picture, analysts say
Trade
Japan plans response to economic coercion with eye on China
Tokyo aims to protect domestic companies against forced tech transfers
Automobiles
Toyota builds California hydrogen site for cars and power
Facility can produce enough fuel for 200 Mirai vehicles a day
Companies
Sompo Japan Insurance president to resign over Bigmotor scandal
Giichi Shirakawa criticized over handling of car dealer's alleged fraudulent claims
Technology
Japan seeks AI transparency with new disclosure guidelines
Tokyo aims to ensure safety without hurting corporate competitiveness