Japan
Trade
Philippines and UAE apply to join TPP to counter Trump tariffs
Move comes as Japan and other members seek to safeguard trade
Japan's new PM
Takaichi says Japan has conveyed hope to North Korea to hold summit
Leader vows to break deadlock on decades-old abduction issue
Life
Indonesia's 'hidden' festival finds its spotlight
Jember Fashion Carnival blends local pride with international flair
Materials
Japan to dig into Pakistan's Reko Diq mine amid copper deficit fears
JBIC likely to finalize loan by early 2026; Komatsu plans to supply equipment, experts
Aerospace & Defense Industries
US startup Anduril eyes Japan market as Takaichi pushes defense
Company looks to expand after forays in Australia, Taiwan and South Korea
Telecommunication
Sky Perfect JSAT to launch new satellites, helping to improve onboard Wi-Fi
Adaptable network suited to help Japanese disaster response and defense applications
Opinion
Japan can be a hub and 'guardian' for the submarine cable system
Swiftly, safely and autonomously, Tokyo should defend the Asia-Pacific network
Economy
Japan looks to end tax break on e-commerce, small imports for personal use
Shipments from Shein, Temu face lower levies, hitting domestic retailers
Sports
Japan's Yamashita seals second LPGA victory in Malaysia
Women's British Open winner climbs leaderboard with final round of 65
Energy
Japan startup unlocks biofuel potential with superworms
Company pioneers efficient cultivation methods for sustainable energy
Your Week in Asia
Chinese robotaxi IPOs, Toyota earnings, Indonesia's GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Sports
Japan's Chiba wins Skate Canada, holding off Olympic hopeful Levito
20-year-old world bronze medalist grabs her first Grand Prix gold medal
Companies
Japan's Sharp eyes AI, EV and robotics for growth
CEO aims to deepen AI server collaboration with parent company, Foxconn
Eat & Drink
Beyond fusion: How Japanese philosophy is reshaping global kitchens
From Italy to India, chefs are using Japanese ideas in local cuisine
Arts
Pianists of Asian descent rise on global classical music stage
American Eric Lu wins Chopin Competition, first to be held since Russia invaded Ukraine
Telecommunication
Docomo, NEC to ink $200m telecom infrastructure deal with Indonesia firm
Tokyo eyes financial assistance to encourage overseas expansion
International relations
China condemns Japan as Takaichi meets Taiwan's APEC representative
Japanese PM tells former Taiwanese vice premier she hopes for closer ties
International relations
South Korea's APEC: Two days of heavy diplomacy end
Trump's early exit handed Xi the starring role at the gathering in South Korea.
Food & Beverage
Okinawa's snake liquor gets a stylish makeover
Herbal blends and sleek bottles help habushu win over younger drinkers
Indo-Pacific
Solomon Islands struggles with unexploded World War II ordnance
Legacy of US-Japan fighting continues to maim, physically and psychologically
Energy
Tokyo faces summer power crunch as aging plants go offline
No risk of an electricity supply shortfall forecast for winter
Economy
Japan's GDP declined in July-September on US tariffs, economists say
1st contraction in six quarters predicted at annualized 2.4%
Semiconductors
Japan materials suppliers gear up to tap demand for 2-nm chips
Tokyo Ohka to build new South Korea plant; Adeka plans equipment upgrade
Artificial intelligence
Japan anime, manga publishers warn against infringement by OpenAI's Sora 2
Joint statement calls for transparency, compensation from generative AI service provider
Japan immigration
Foreign workers in 38% of Japan towns lack access to language education
Education infrastructure lags behind immigration influx, government survey shows
Companies
Japanese insurer Tokio Marine to support hiring of foreign talent
Company partners with recruiter to place 600 workers through 2028
Companies
Nearly 40% of top Japanese companies raise profit estimates amid AI boom
Data centers drive orders for power supply and chip components
International relations
Japanese PM Takaichi 'frankly' expresses concerns to China's Xi
Chinese leader calls for supply chain stability in first summit
Trump tariffs
Trump's 5-day Asian trade tour: 5 things to know
President's emphasis on 'deals' yields results but leaves some wary
International relations
South Korea's APEC: Xi makes 5 point proposal for inclusive globalization
Lee says that world order stands at 'turning point'; 'National interests may not always align'