Jan27th
North Korea fires two suspected missiles as U.S. condemns tests
Latest launch would mark sixth round of missile tests so far this year
After sexist flap, women overtake men in Japan med school acceptance
Universities move toward fair admissions following test-rigging
Asian shares slump after Fed’s Powell signals rate hike
Nikkei falls 1.9%, touching its lowest point since December 2020
Bill Gates-backed fast-reactor effort joined by Japan heavyweights
Mitsubishi Heavy, nuclear agency to help build next-generation plant in U.S.
Japan will not pursue ability to wage ‘full-scale war,’ Kishida says
PM vows to stay within constitutional limits on strike option for missile bases
Quad foreign ministers to meet in Australia next month
Top diplomats plan to gather in person for 1st time since October 2020
Jan26th
Japan’s Nidec makes foray into robot business
World’s largest motor maker mulls in-house chip production amid supply crunch
Japan’s entry ban keeps Indonesian, Filipino workers in limbo
Some patiently wait, but others raise voices against strict border controls
Ukraine ambassador warns of energy risk to Asia if Russia attacks
Envoy to Japan says conflict ‘not in China’s interest’ considering Belt and Road
SoftBank-backed Z Holdings joins Japan quick commerce fray
Food delivery affiliate Demae-can to offer fast delivery service in Tokyo
Japan COVID surge unlikely to ease until early February
Global data shows omicron waves take on average 27 days to peak
Tokyo condo prices overtake bubble-era record in 2021
COVID-19 and low interest rates spur demand for homeownership
Sony begins funding TSMC’s Japanese chip plant
Investment to reach $500m in joint venture with operations starting 2024
Jan25th
Asian stocks hit amid rising Russia-Ukraine tensions
Expected Fed tightening also weighing on equities
Portable hydrogen-powered generator goes to market in Japan
Startup Scitem sees cartridge-based system paving way for mobility solutions
Japan steps up quantum push as U.S. and China forge ahead
Tokyo aims to become independent power in next-generation computing tech
Nissan-Renault to spend $26bn on EVs, solid-state batteries
Automakers will adopt uniform semiconductor designs to counter global chip crunch
