Apr 1st
Japan big manufacturer sentiment regains pre-COVID level: BOJ Tankan
Mood improves for third straight quarter despite pandemic and chip shortage
Micron and Western Digital explore possible deal for Kioxia: WSJ
Japanese semiconductor firm could be valued at around $30 billion, report says
Classic stereo brand Onkyo to delist from Tokyo exchange in July
Once an audio legend, Japanese company fails to crawl out of debt in time
Japan embarks on hard path to zero net carbon emissions by 2050
Country eyes emission cuts of more than 40% by 2030, far more than Paris target
ANA ‘passengers’ savor $540 first-class dining — on parked plane
Japanese airline offers ‘restaurant with wings’ as pandemic curbs travel
Shamed by 147th ranking, Japan pushes for more women in politics
Lawmakers across party lines call for action after World Economic Forum report
Mar31st
Carlyle Group adds former Abe aide to advise on Japan buyouts
Longtime METI official Takaya Imai offers expertise on industrial policy
Japan will strengthen measures in Osaka against COVID-19
Largest city in western Japan sees rebound in cases, putting it ahead of Tokyo
Japan startup to analyze 6,000 COVID samples per day for variants
Backed by University of Tsukuba, iLAC’s huge capacity is a game-changer
Hitachi to acquire US software developer GlobalLogic for $9.6bn
Japanese electrical equipment company’s shares fall more than 7%
Fujifilm’s Komori to step down as chairman
81-year-old turned photo film giant into medical equipment supplier
UK fund operator to press harder for diversity on Japanese boards
LGIM voted against 10 Japanese groups last year over lack of female directors
Why tiny buildings are big in Japan
Small structures are an integral part of the urban fabric
Pandemic widens gender gap across Asia
India and Indonesia tumble in WEF ranking; Japan and South Korea inch up
Toyota and Nissan plan production cut from Renesas fire
Expected monthslong chip crunch sends Japanese automakers and more scrambling
Japan looks to cement Indonesia as key regional partner in 2-plus-2
Tokyo and ASEAN powerhouse agree to diversify China-heavy supply chains
Japan pension whale GPIF in China bond quandary: backlash or gains?
FTSE Russel’s embrace of the high-yielding debt forces the fund to decide
Archegos fallout: Mitsubishi UFJ Securities warns of $300m loss
Brokerage becomes latest Japanese financial institution rocked by market turmoil
Suez Canal doubles traffic to clear backlog, from cattle to crude
Waterway remains cost-competitive alternative to African route
Mar30th
Japan and EU to ally on aid for Asia decarbonization
Leading economies look to promote renewable energy in key region
Komatsu to grow forestry machine sales in North America and ASEAN
Japanese machinery maker aims to boost segment’s revenue by 40%
Biden and Suga to note Taiwan Strait in April joint statement
East Asia power shift toward China prompts first such mention since 1969
Bridgestone to shut Japan bicycle plant in turnaround move
Overstretched tire giant suffered first net loss in decades last year
Applied Materials walks away from $3.5bn Kokusai Electric deal
Chinese regulator slow-walked approval of purchase by US chipmaking device leader
Mitsubishi Heavy wraps up Mitsui warship deal and hunts for more
Consolidation leaves Japan with three naval shipbuilders
Suez Canal reopens for traffic after cargo ship refloated
Waterway authority chief says backlog of vessels could be cleared in 3.5 days
China will keep hard-line policy as Biden warns of steep competition
While maintaining close US ties, Japan must help region avoid violent conflict
Japan jobless rate unchanged at 2.9% as policy shift looms
Reducing ‘unprecedented’ government support seen as threat to household income
