Toyota sales fall for six straight months on weak China demand
Toyota Motor’s car sales fell for a sixth straight month as rising gasoline prices weighed…
Japan’s nursery school waiting lists grow for first time in nine years
The number of children on nursery school waiting lists in the nation as of April…
Nippon Life open to becoming net JGB buyer next fiscal year
Nippon Life Insurance, Japan’s largest life insurer, said it is open to becoming a net…
Yokohama mayor set to resign over allegations of power harassment
Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka reportedly told supporters Friday that he would resign over allegations of…
SK Hynix weighs closer ties with Japan’s memory industry
SK Hynix is exploring ways to deepen its cooperation with Japanese customers and suppliers in…
Japan regulator steps up scrutiny of 50-year home loans
Japan’s financial regulator is increasing scrutiny of ultralong mortgage lending by online banks and others…
Mizuho files case against Radiant World in Singapore court
SINGAPORE – Mizuho Bank has filed a case against the Singapore operating entity of iron…
Duo arrested over luxury watch smash-and-grab in Tokyo
Tokyo police have arrested two men for allegedly robbing a Tokyo watch shop of four…
South Korea backs Trump’s bid to revive North Korea talks
Seoul – South Korea supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to resume dialogue with North…