EEntrepreneurship Read More Japan’s Global Brain to launch fund with US startup accelerator TechstarsMarch 13, 2026 Startups Venture capital firm will raise $200m to back new companies, foster connections Global Brain President Yasuhiko Yurimoto,…
EEnvironment Read More Stalling ASEAN renewables leave gap for Japan’s fossil fuel tech pushMarch 13, 2026 The Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community, which embraces a “one goal, various pathways” to decarbonization, is not only supporting…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s Shimano struggles with excess bicycle stock in Europe and ChinaMarch 1, 2026 Companies World’s largest parts maker hit by plunging bicycle prices after cycling booms Beijing cyclists:Â China saw an outdoor…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s Credit Saison moves to launch online bank in Brazil this yearFebruary 3, 2026 Finance Financial group sees unmet demand for loans among consumers and small businesses Japan’s Credit Saison looks to…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s Takaichi rejects ‘irresponsible bond issuance, tax cuts’December 23, 2025 Interview Prime minister calls national debt level ‘still high’ in exclusive interview Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks…
TTennis Read More Japan’s Nishikori sets sights on tennis’ top stage after return from injuryDecember 7, 2025 Sports Asia’s most successful men’s singles star aims to play in 2026 Australian Open Kei Nishikori plays in…
HHeadlines Read More Takaichi elected as first female leader of Japan’s ruling LDPOctober 4, 2025 Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, celebrates with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after winning…
CComputing Read More Japan’s Hitachi, Riken ink deal to build silicon quantum computerOctober 2, 2025 Technology Tie-up with Imec targets prototype by fiscal 2027, 1,000-qubit system by fiscal 2030 The silicon-based quantum computer…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s antidumping probes hit new high as China glut persistsSeptember 19, 2025 Trade Overproduction leads to South Korea, Taiwan redirecting goods normally sold to China Container ships sit at the…