Bank of Japan Central bank stands pat in split vote, boosts inflation forecast to 2.8% amid Iran war and higher oil prices Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda spoke to reporters after an unusual split policy meeting on April 28. (Photo by Nanami Sato) JADA NAGUMO April 28, 2026 12:21 JST Updated on April 28, 2026 […]

Economy Politburo urges proactive fiscal support, energy security as oil refiners cut output China has pledged more “forceful” measures to strengthen energy security and shore up business confidence amid mounting economic headwinds. © Reuters TOKYO/SHANGHAI — China’s top leadership on Tuesday pledged to take more “forceful” measures to strengthen energy security and shore up business […]

US allies in Asia forge a new web of defense partnerships

Automobiles Toyota supplier preparing for electrification and smart cars Denso has ended its bid to acquire Rohm but the two companies will continue their partnership, including joint work on product development. (Photo by Akira Kodaka) TOKYO — Japanese auto parts manufacturer Denso said on Tuesday it has abandoned its proposed purchase of Kyoto-based chipmaker Rohm, a move that […]

It remains unclear how Meta’s $2 billion purchase of Manus can be rolled back after Beijing’s national security review of the deal. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images) HONG KONG/PALO ALTO, California — China’s move to block Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus will have a chilling effect not only […]

Defense Forum to feature discussion of rare earths, mining and trade cooperation Western Australia Premier Roger Cook delivers a keynote address at the Nikkei Asia Forum in Perth on April 28. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi) Shotaro Tani and Shaun Turton April 28, 2026 11:13 JST Updated on April 28, 2026 13:13 JST TOKYO/PERTH — Japan […]

Find us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | Amazon Music | Voicy Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Shotaro Tani deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Shotaro speaks with Seoul correspondent Kim Jaewon about Samsung’s EV […]

Startups Weak venture funding, smaller home markets push expansion abroad Participants and visitors attend the SusHi Tech startup conference, one of Japan’s largest startup gatherings, on April 27 in Tokyo.  (SusHi Tech Tokyo) TOKYO — Southeast Asia’s science and research-driven startups are increasingly turning to Japan for more capital and market access, as weak regional […]

Politics Deletion raises flags over electoral processes and data integrity Activists from the Forum for the Protection of Voting Rights press up against a police barricade during a protest in Kolkata on March 28 against the Election Commission of India’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision that has struck millions of voters off West Bengal’s electoral rolls.  […]

Trade President makes first state visit to Astana in 20 years, setting in motion raft of deals Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, right, met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana last week, in the first state visit from a leader of the country to Kazakhstan in 20 years. (Akorda, Kazakhstan’s presidential office) ISTANBUL — For a […]