Japan’s Global Brain to launch fund with US startup accelerator Techstars
Startups Venture capital firm will raise $200m to back new companies, foster connections Global Brain President Yasuhiko Yurimoto,…
Stalling ASEAN renewables leave gap for Japan’s fossil fuel tech push
The Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community, which embraces a “one goal, various pathways” to decarbonization, is not only supporting…
Japan’s Shimano struggles with excess bicycle stock in Europe and China
Companies World’s largest parts maker hit by plunging bicycle prices after cycling booms Beijing cyclists:Â China saw an outdoor…
Japan’s PM stresses corporate investment as key to stronger economy
Economy Sanae Takaichi says supplementary budget made a ‘preliminary step’ toward achieving this Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
Japan’s Takaichi rejects ‘irresponsible bond issuance, tax cuts’
Interview Prime minister calls national debt level ‘still high’ in exclusive interview Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks…
Carlyle to acquire Japan’s Hogy Medical for $1bn
Health Care Japanese surgical kit maker is 26.4% owned by activist investor Dalton Carlyle Group aims to raise…
Japan’s Nishikori sets sights on tennis’ top stage after return from injury
Sports Asia’s most successful men’s singles star aims to play in 2026 Australian Open Kei Nishikori plays in…
China's long-term yields sink below Japan's for first time – Nikkei Asia
China’s long-term yields sink below Japan’s for first time Nikkei AsiaChina’s Key Bond Yield Set to Drop Below Japan’s…
Japan’s GDP declined in July-September on US tariffs, economists say
Economy 1st contraction in six quarters predicted at annualized 2.4% U.S. tariffs and stagnation of real wages are…
Japan’s $550bn package targets US infrastructure, commerce chief says
Interview More than half of funds may go to electricity and energy development U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick,…
Japan’s next PM faces task of finding buyers for $520bn in JGBs
Bonds Japanese banks lack capacity to pick up slack as BOJ winds down purchases The Bank of Japan…
Japan’s Olympus revamps R&D as it looks to embrace robotics and AI
Health Care Move aims to improve top line and profit margins, says tech chief Olympus aims to lead in robotics and…