Oct 9th
Japan to launch 3 electronic warfare units in East China Sea
Jamming sites will increase to eight as nation prepares for next-generation combat
Muji slips into red after cruel summer in US and Europe
Japanese lifestyle brand books record write-downs on unprofitable stores
Japan Inc. ripe for post-COVID consolidation
Japan remains the global hotbed for activist investors behind the U.S.
University of Tokyo’s maiden bond sale sells out by factor of six
Elite school’s ESG debt draws investors including Nippon Life and NEC
Hotels, pharmacists and tax offices — Japan to go digital in 4 steps
Suga administration plans sweeping reforms as top priority
Japan wages and household spending extend COVID-driven declines
Analysts see recovery; Suga faces challenges in reviving economy
Nissan bets on EV supremacy for growth, CEO says
Uchida doesn’t deny possibility of further alliance expansion in future
Singapore’s ‘cruises to nowhere’ aim to revive COVID-hit industry
Royal Caribbean and Genting promise safe sailing as they chart course for recovery
Japanese airlines brace for further restructuring amid scarce aid
ANA suspends bonuses while JAL-backed LCC Jetstar plans to cut routes
Oct10th
Sequoia invests in potential Tokyo unicorn as it hedges China bets
Funding of Andpad is the first in Japan by US venture capital group
Fujifilm and Sumitomo Chemical to make resists for next-gen chips
Picked by Apple, extreme-ultraviolet tech paves way for energy-efficient devices
BOJ to start trials on digital yen next year as China moves ahead
G-7 central banks play catch-up to Beijing’s planned virtual currency
Uniqlo has more stores in China than Japan
Fast Retailing unit leverages its presence to marry online and offline shopping
Kirin targets Taiwan as first overseas market for its craft beer
Beer dispensers will be leased for free to promote Japanese brewer’s products
Japan Inc. caught in dilemma in US decoupling campaign
Experts say there is a wide gap between government and business
Tokyo bourse outage finds scant interest overseas
Crash matters little to foreign money fleeing market beset with zombie companies
Japan strives to lessen LNG supply chain’s environmental burden
Partnership with Australia and ASEAN nations comes amid divestment trend
Oct11th
Japan smartphone parts makers bet on miniaturization in 5G era
Murata keeps lead over China and South Korea rivals in compact capacitors
Yakult and Danone end disappointing 20-year capital alliance
Few synergies with French company pushes Japanese drink maker to expand abroad
Five Eyes and Japan call for Facebook backdoor to monitor crime
Security alliance worries encrypted messaging apps can be used by bad actors
Oct12th
Japan’s cumulative total of coronavirus infections tops 90,000
437 newly cases reported on Sunday
Confessions of an American in Asia during the Trump era
Trump’s tariffs, tantrums and Twitter rage send wrong message to Asia’s strongmen
The six STARS lighting up Japanese contemporary art
Mori Art Museum director Mami Kataoka wants Japan to feel more of Asia’s art vibrations
3 cities emerge as front-runners to become Japan’s global finance hub
Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka will race to attract foreign talent under Suga plan
Japan machinery orders up 0.2% in August; 2nd monthly rise
Indicator of capital spending in coming months modest but higher than expected
Japanese companies face roadblocks when exiting China
Labor issues and social media require a soft touch when closing shop
