Announcements
Nikkei 225 to alter price-adjustment factors for Keisei, Nippon Express
Changes to take effect Dec. 27, reflecting companies' planned stock splits
Gender
Japan high court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
But judges dismiss claims for compensation
Photos
Through the Lens: South Korea gives way to political turmoil, Japan to autumn gold
A selection of photos from across Asia
Bank of Japan
Japan business mood rises for the first time in 2 quarters: BOJ Tankan
Sentiments among manufacturers go up, while service sector falls
Education
Japan university to serve as support hub for Hong Kong, Myanmar activists
Hitotsubashi University will help those fleeing persecution find sanctuary
Energy
Japan brings nuclear power back into energy fold in new plan
Government aims for balanced electricity mix to reduce emissions
Automobiles
Toyota courts telecom partners to develop 'smartphones on wheels'
Japan automakers play catch-up with Tesla, Chinese startups in tech-heavy cars
Finance
Nippon Life invests $550m in asset manager TCW in private credit push
Japan insurer pours more money into U.S. affiliate as part of overseas expansion
Semiconductors
Fujifilm eyes AI demand by expanding South Korea chip material plant
Japanese company to supply wafer polishing substance to Samsung, SK Hynix
Property
Seibu's $2.6bn property sale sign of Japan's business renewal drive
Blackstone offered highest bid and brought most to the table in major deal
Interview
Japan and U.S. hunt for tech to fight bio, misinformation threats
Corporate pitch challenge to deepen defense partnership, U.S. defense official says
#techAsia
Nissan's wrong turn and Indonesia in the spotlight
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Defense
Japan, Britain and Italy to invest equally in fighter jet JV
Trio of nations set to have same amount of influence over project
Currencies
Yen falls as analysts see BOJ rate hike this month increasingly less likely
Nikkei stocks top 40,000 for first time in two months
Startups
Singapore robotics startup pushes U.S., Japan foray with new funding
Eureka raises $10.5m from Facebook co-founder's B Capital and others
Defense
U.S. House passes defense budget with Chinese lobbying limits
$895bn spending bill also pushes Pentagon to explore Japan's participation in AUKUS
Property
Buying a new condo in Japan costs 10 times average salary
Big-money property investors drive up housing market in Tokyo
Media & Entertainment
Sony's entertainment pivot pays off with stock price record
Investors eye potential for yet more growth in booming games, music and film
Business deals
Bain, KKR and JIP advance in bid for Seven & i's noncore ops
Second round of bidding for Japanese retail and restaurant units could start in early 2025
Business deals
Fortress lands bid for Hawaiian-themed resort in Japan, adding to hotel, golf holdings
U.S. fund looks to energize property with launch of 11 million-member loyalty program
Technology
Vietnam tech firm CMC plans $500m in data center, other investments
Expansion in Japan, U.S. and Europe seen as path to growth, chairman says
Food & Beverage
Japan whisky maker Suntory picks founder's great-grandson as next president
Family to retake reins of top beverage group after 10 years under outsider
Automobiles
Honda to end self-driving tie-up with GM as Cruise unit founders
U.S. partner's exit from robotaxis strands plans for Japan launch
Media & Entertainment
Sony's Concord video game caught in crossfire over diversity
First-person shooter pulled less than two weeks after its launch
Electronics
China's Skyworth in talks to buy Funai Electric's TV business
Embattled Walmart supplier saddled with back taxes and unpaid wages
Automobiles
Nissan crisis 3.0: Strategic error leads to sales slump in U.S.
Without large cars and hybrids in its range, carmaker resorts to low pricing
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo expands IP kingdom with opening of Donkey Kong Country at USJ
Game giant seeks diversified revenue outside of flagship consoles
Economy
Japan's October GDP shrinks 0.1% on weak consumption: JCER
Warmer-than-usual weather dampened spending on clothing
Automobiles
Nissan reshuffles management to boost sagging performance
Company looks to carry out phased change in executive team
Business deals
Bain Capital to offer higher price than KKR in Fuji Soft takeover bid
Two U.S. firms ramp up fight over Japanese software supplier