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Key suspect in Tochigi murder-robbery put on Interpol wanted list

At the request of Japanese police, the International Criminal Police Organization has issued a Red Notice for Kazuhiko Masuda, 48.

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

Japan and Indonesia to begin talks on exporting Asagiri-class destroyers

The agreement to begin working-level discussions is the latest in a push by Tokyo to transfer defense equipment to like-minded partners.

Canadian miner taps Brazil to carve China out of rare-earth supply chain

Japan seeks to replace up to 5 nuclear reactors by 2040s, 14 by 2050s

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's industry ministry on Friday proposed replacing two to five aging nuclear reactors by the 2040s, and a total of 11 to 14 by th

Japan foreign reserve assets fall by record-high 5.6% after intervention

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's foreign reserve assets fell $77.11 billion, or 5.6 percent, to $1.31 trillion in May from the previous month, the Finance Min

Japan could end up an ’AI colony’ if it falls behind, digital minister warns

Japan's push to keep pace with the global AI race reflects a broader anxiety among governments worldwide, fearful of becoming ever more dependent ​on foreign technology.

Mining turns India’s heat-shield hills to dust

A loss of the hills to mining is boosting already dangerously hot temperatures in New Delhi, raising the risk of desertification, and worsening health problems, experts warn.

South Korea labor minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

The government, businesses and unions should discuss how to share "excess profits" and narrow the gap between conglomerates and smaller suppliers, Kim Young-hoon said.

Japan proposes rebuilding aging nuclear plants to meet power demand

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is a strong backer of nuclear power, seeking to ease the bill for imported coal, gas and oil.

Japan likely sold foreign securities to fund currency intervention

The country's foreign securities holdings dropped by $75.6 billion from April, according to Finance Ministry reserve data released Friday.

‘Blood gold’: how gangs took control of Venezuela’s mines

Nearly all Venezuelan mining activity is controlled by gangs or by guerrillas from neighboring Colombia.

Japan’s real wages rise for fourth month, backing BOJ hike

Inflation-adjusted wages rose 1.9% from a year earlier, accelerating from a revised 1.4% gain in the previous month, the labor ministry reported Friday.

Japan PM declines to confirm alleged smear video audio, irking opposition

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday declined an opposition lawmaker's request to listen to audio relating to reports alleging h

Thailand politician Thaksin to head to Dubai after royal pardon sets him free

The former prime minister plans to travel to Dubai after receiving a royal pardon that wiped out the remainder of his prison sentence.

SoftBank’s PayPay to buy T&D’s life insurer for $840 million

PayPay, Japan's dominant payments app, said it will take a 70.2% stake in privately held T&D Financial Life Insurance.

Warming could make more powerful typhoons hit Japan this year, experts say

Tropical storm Jangmi could be just a harbinger of an intense typhoon season to threaten Japan this year.

Japan PM Takaichi says population decline 'a quiet emergency' as births hit record low

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said at a House of Representatives Budget Committee session on June 4 that the record-low number of Ja

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

LDP considering cutting 45 proportional representation seats in Lower House

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is said to be seeking consensus within the party on reducing Lower House seats through cuts to proportional representation seats.