Toyota remains top automaker in 1st-half global sales for 7th yr in row
Toyota Motor Corp. on Thursday retained top spot in first-half global sales in 2026 for…
Japan’s government pension fund gains JGB expertise through active bond funds
The Government Pension Investment Fund has hired active domestic bond funds for the first time…
BOJ needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%, former S&P Global executive says
NEW York – The Bank of Japan needs to raise its policy interest rate from…
Ongoing conflict starves Israeli manufacturers of foreign equipment technicians
Israeli manufacturers from the dairy to pharmaceutical industries are struggling to attract skilled foreign workers…
China’s BYD rolls out ultracompact EV to challenge Japan’s minicar market
China's BYD Co. on Tuesday launched a new ultracompact electric vehicle developed specifically for Japanese…
Germany to trim munitions spending in blow for Rheinmetall
Germany plans to reduce spending on munitions next year in favor of other defense applications,…
Market to look out for hints of next rate hike from BOJ
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady this week but all…
Tokyo to boost financial support for overseas oil pipeline investments
The government is planning to expand its financial support to Japanese companies investing in pipeline…
Portable air conditioner sales surge in Japan amid intense heat
Japanese electronics makers and retailers are enjoying strong demand for portable air conditioners, with some…