JAPAN

Now, after a period of stagnation that Japan's economy ministry refers to as "the lost three decades," Tokyo is engaged in a multibillion-dollar industrial policy to jump-start the lackluster economy and recapture its position as a tech innovator.

Japan's military scrambled fighter jets after two Russian patrol planes circled the country on Thursday, though no airspace violation occurred. The last similar incident was in 2019. The Russian Tu-142 aircraft flew from the sea between Japan and So...

Among the Tokyo Stock Exchange's 33 industry groupings, transport equipment, which includes automakers, climbed 2.4% and was among the top performers. Toyota Motor gained 3.8%, while Kawasaki Heavy Industries led the sector with a 6.3% rise. Japan's...

Japan's Nikkei share average fell for the seventh consecutive session, closing down 1.5% at 35,619.77 due to a stronger yen impacting exporter shares. Major automakers like Toyota and Honda saw significant declines. Energy-related shares also suffer...

Maruti Suzuki India plans to export high-specification electric vehicles with a range of 500 km, powered by a 60 kWh battery. The company aims to increase customer confidence by offering multiple EV products and after-sale support. They also plan to...

India and Japan have agreed to enhance financial cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations during the second India-Japan Finance Dialogue in Tokyo. Key discussions included macroeconomic situations, financial sector issues, and regulatory matte...

Defending champions India secured their second consecutive win in the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament by defeating Japan 5-1. Sukhjeet Singh scored twice, with additional goals from Abhishek, Sanjay, and Uttam Singh. Matsumoto Kazumas...

Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Monday, with technology stocks among the biggest decliners, although the benchmark index escaped steeper losses as the yen retreated from a one-month high.

JRG Automotive Industries has partnered with Japan's Takagi Seiko Corporation to produce automotive parts for two-wheelers and four-wheelers in India. The joint venture, based in Haryana, involves a USD 15 million investment and aims to enhance comp...

The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, will break tradition by not having a Games Village. Athletes will be housed in hotels and cruise ships instead. This decision has raised concerns among some Olympic Council of Asia members who believe it ...

Prince Hisahito, nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second-in-line to Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne, turned 18, becoming the first male imperial family member to reach adulthood in nearly four decades. He expressed eagerness to learn from new experiences...

The yen carry trade could be yet again responsible for an epic stock market chaos, that could easily stem from the fact that Japan's central bank is looking at raising interest rates. This same situation had disturbed the stock markets in early Augu...

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met Japan's Minister for Digital Transformation Taro Kono to discuss strengthening digital ties between India and Japan. The discussions focused on collaboration and innovation in the digital landscape, particularly o...

Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday for a fourth straight session ahead of the release of the key U.S. non-farm payrolls, while a stronger yen weighed on sentiment.

In Japan, companies like Exit are assisting employees in resigning from their jobs for a fee of 20,000 yen. These services handle the resignation process, including notifying employers and arranging the return of company property. The trend is growi...

Japan is working to address labor shortages by promoting four-day workweeks. Though the government supports this initiative, it has been slow to gain traction. Various companies, including Panasonic and Fast Retailing Co., are experimenting with fle...

Mount Fuji’s views are once again visible after Fujikawaguchiko temporarily removed a barrier that had been installed in May to manage the chaos caused by international tourists trying to photograph the volcano. The large screen was set up in respon...

Vinesh Phogat made history on Tuesday as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final, securing her spot by defeating Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the 50kg semifinals. Earlier, she had caused a major upset by overcoming Japan's ...

Olympics 2024 Wrestling: Vinesh Phogat, representing India in the 50kg wrestling category, triumphed over Yui Susaki of Japan, a four-time world champion, to advance to the Olympic Games quarterfinals. Indian wrestler. Trailing 0-2, Phogat made a br...