Tokyo and Washington are both determined to prevent Beijing from dominating the Indo-Pacific
Prices are rising, workers are demanding higher pay and the stock market is booming. But the country still has to fix deep-rooted problems
Graduates are turning away from traditional career paths as young businesses flourish
After three decades of corporate stagnation, there’s fresh momentum — but not everyone is pleased
Finance minister says government will ‘not rule out any steps against any excessive moves’
Chief executive says ‘we cannot do this alone’ as carmaker responds to threat from Chinese rivals
International investors and foreign governments have used the currency as a reliable vehicle for low-cost borrowing
With financial risks lurking, Governor Ueda must maintain his cautious approach
Moving interest rates closer to the central bank’s 2% inflation target could take much longer than expected
Central bank becomes world’s last to unwind ultra-loose monetary policy
Gap with Toyota is set to widen and low-priced Chinese electric cars are a threat
Job agency chief warns that while the latest tech tools are producing more candidates, public mistrust is hindering progress
Japan’s two biggest carmakers forge partnership in face of competition from China’s low-cost manufacturers
President seeks to keep company ‘domestically owned and operated’ despite Washington’s alliance with Tokyo
Intervention comes as president courts union votes, but is likely to anger Japan
Wage increase underlines inflationary trend and bolsters case for Bank of Japan to begin raising interest rates
Japanese group chair expects south-east Asia to become major market for sports bikes
Reversing population decline will need more than just economic incentives
Non-core businesses are no longer just a shareholder annoyance, but an active impediment to dealmaking
Japan set to become undisputed home of games hardware once more, but analysts worry about industry’s long-term prospects
The Suntory Beverage and Food executive reflects on her setbacks and successes
A longer-lasting trend is being driven by wealthy Japanese households and demand from Chinese buyers
Nippon Steel’s planned purchase of US Steel is a test case as managers prepare to deal with more active labour groups
EU’s tight labour market combined with tech advances mean demand for robot workers is increasing
Japanese automaker’s stance on limited appetite for fully electric vehicles is being reassessed
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