San Francisco-based fund pushes for change with Japan seen as next leg of sector’s development
‘Kei’ car launch next year by China’s leading electric vehicle maker seen as ‘black ship’ moment for country
Fiscal worries and demographic changes knock demand for super-long bonds
Japanese sportswear groups Asics and Mizuno to use alternative materials following decades of activist pressure
The Japanese carmaker’s road as a standalone company may soon run out
Toyo Tire under pressure to consider options including sale as auto sector consolidates
Sharp climb in Tokyo’s bond yields has potential to push up borrowing costs elsewhere
Ground zero for the global duration dump
Finance ministry survey appears designed to confirm that demand for super long-dated JGBs is low
Seven & i’s annual meeting approves all board members and proposals to clear way for new CEO’s appointment
Washington and Tokyo discuss possibility of fund that would make large-scale US tech and infrastructure investments
Apparent U-turn from president revives Japanese company’s deal after it was blocked by Joe Biden
The return of the bond vigilantes . . . in Japan?
Top 100 companies either estimate a big hit to profits or say extreme uncertainty hinders efforts to predict impact
Yields soar after dismal auction, raising concerns that investors could sell foreign assets and bring money home
Japanese suitor also promises to add thousands of jobs in bid to win over Trump
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s unpopular government fears concessions could prompt electoral backlash
The window to secure a national battery supply chain is rapidly closing
As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and cost pressures rise, headline growth alone may not be a good guide to the future
Investors buy a record amount of Japanese equities and bonds during April
Japanese tech investment group says multiple sites in Texas are being prepared for launch of Stargate AI project
Donald Trump’s trade war adds to challenges facing Japanese carmaker
Instrument maker hopes growing retiree interest in saxophones and guitars will offset decline in piano sales
Eagerly awaited games console goes on sale in the US next month at a higher than expected $450
World’s biggest carmaker’s forecast includes $1.25bn impact from trade levies in April and May
