Society
Bangladeshi women in garment industry held back by knowledge gap
'Magic bullet' of education seen as key to opening up managerial opportunities
Trade
China has turned to South America since banning Japan seafood a year ago
Beijing adopted policy in response to release of wastewater from Fukushima plant
Datawatch
Japan university student spending nears bubble-era peak
Higher part-time job wages spur buying of experiences rather than goods
Agriculture
Wagyu beef's wholesale price falls to 4-year low as consumption slows
Exports to Asia, Europe and U.S. boom as farmers seek stable demand
Japan immigration
Foreign workers in Japan face 28% wage gap: government paper
Less experience and lack of flexibility to change jobs seen weighing on pay
Bank of Japan
BOJ Gov. Ueda restates stance on policy normalization after market rout
Central banker scrutinized at parliamentary hearing on market messaging
Inflation
Japan's inflation accelerates for third consecutive month in July
Core CPI gains 2.7% on temporary end of electricity and gas subsidies
Business trends
Japan machine tool orders rise in July on Chinese demand
Exports buoyed by Beijing's subsidies, offsetting weak home market
Trade
Japan's exports grew in July on semiconductors and weak yen
Overseas shipments rose 10.3%; imports also up 16.6%
Your Week in Asia
Japan-India 2+2, Thai GDP, Vietnam leader in China
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Media & Entertainment
Japan's anime exports poised to match chips and steel
Content can be developed into core industry that erases digital trade deficit
Japan’s leadership race
On topic: Japan prepares for new PM as Kishida steps aside
A collection of stories on current hot topics
Natural disasters
Powerful typhoon moves toward Tokyo, disrupting transit
JR Central suspends bullet train services between the capital and Nagoya
Climate Change
IFC's Asia-Pacific financing rose 15% to record in fiscal 2024
Development institution sees promising prospects for blue bonds in the region
Japan’s leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP to vote on Kishida successor: 5 things to know
With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?
Natural disasters
Japan's megaquake alert ends amid no major new seismic activity
Weeklong advisory has been lifted, but government urges public to remain vigilant
Economy
Japan's Q2 GDP grows annualized 3.1% as consumption rises
Economy rebounds from revised 2.3% contraction in January-March quarter
Japan’s leadership race
Japan's Kishida set to depart with defense, climate funding in question
PM's successor faces fitting birth rate, chip commitments into budget as well
Japan’s leadership race
Japan's Kishida to step down as PM after LDP picks new leader
Move to show 'new, changed' ruling party amid persistent low approval ratings
Opinion
Japan can tap seniors' know-how by redefining leadership
In an inclusive society, you're never too old to contribute
Business trends
Japan Inc. projects 1% net profit dip on yen uptick and U.S. worries
Outlook for fiscal year improves slightly, but slump continues in autos and steel
Opinion
Japan must hedge currency risk to avoid defense funding crisis
Biggest military buildup since World War II at risk from fluctuating forex
Market Spotlight
Japan retail investors keep the faith in stocks despite historic volatility
Mom-and-pop investors are seen 'buying the dip' in domestic and global stocks
Your Week in Asia
Taliban takeover anniversary, Japan GDP, Greater China earnings
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Opinion
BOJ still on hawkish track despite dovish bid to cool market turmoil
Central bank must improve communication, economy judgment and risk assessment