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Prosecutors across Japan to be surveyed for harassment

The supreme office issued related instructions to local prosecutor offices across the country last month and plans to compile a report by the end of fiscal 2026.

U.S. eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction

The disclosure came a day after an adviser to Iran's supreme leader said that a peace ‌deal hinged ‌on the release of $24 billion in Iranian assets frozen by the United States.

Suzuki eyes Africa as next key market, targets 20% sales rise by FY 2030

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese carmaker Suzuki Motor Corp. is tapping into markets in Africa, aiming to increase sales on the continent by roughly 20 perce

More Japan food, daily goods makers eye price hikes as Iran war takes toll

Japan parties submit bill to revise referendum law, eyeing Constitution amendment

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's ruling coalition and two opposition parties on Friday submitted a bill to revise the law on referendums for amending the Cons

Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of Chinese spying via job sites

Japan PM eyes Europe tour from June 13, visits to Britain, Italy, France

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering embarking on a three-nation tour of Europe from June 13 to visit Britain, Italy

Electronics retailers Yamada and Edion eye business integration

Through the integration, the two Japanese retailers aim to strengthen their capabilities in procurement and the development of original brand products.

Takaichi eyes wider Europe trip during G7 summit in France

The prime minister aims to make stopovers in London and Rome ahead of the June 15-17 summit in Evian, eastern France.

Japan electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration: source

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co. and Edion Corp., another key player in the sector, are planning to

Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat

An alliance bulletin ​says China's military intelligence services have been using networking ‌sites and recruitment platforms to target people with access to sensitive information.

Japan railroad stocks attract activist investors eyeing property holdings

Pudu Robotics eyes Hong Kong listing amid geopolitical risks

Japan eyes stricter social media age checks to protect youths

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan must strengthen the responsibilities of social media operators by requiring them to perform stricter age verification and restr

Keiko Fujimori: Peru’s biggest political loser eyes election win

The daughter of disgraced late Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is riding a right-wing wave that is sweeping Latin America.

Japan eyes multilayered approach to promote LGBT awareness

The government presented the draft program to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which approved it the same day.

Japan, Britain, Italy eye observer scheme for next-generation fighter

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan, Britain and Italy are preparing to create an observer framework for countries interested in buying the next-generation fighter

China's BYD, SAIC Motor eye EVs with all-solid-state batteries in 2027

Trucking industry eyes fuel surcharges as Iran conflict drives uncertainty

The move comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the long-term impact of the Iran war on crude oil supply.

France eyes billions of investment in AI

Some 200 top executives from around the world are expected at Versailles palace west of Paris for President Emmanuel Macron's annual "Choose France" event.