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Smaller firms in Japan raise pay by 4.29% in fiscal 2026

Wage growth expanded from 4.03% a year before, reflecting employers' continued efforts to secure human resources amid rising inflation.

Sources of Changes in Current Account Balances (Projections for June)

Osaka police refer three to prosecutors over ’weight-loss’ drug Mounjaro

All three suspects have admitted to selling the drug in violation of the pharmaceutical and medical devices law, investigative sources said.

Japan’s FTC inspects five staffing agencies over alleged service fee cartel

The inspections were the first to have been conducted on-site by the antimonopoly watchdog on companies in Japan's temporary staffing industry, sources said.

Man arrested for allegedly trespassing in western Tokyo to commit robbery

The house in the city of Koganei, western Tokyo, had been invaded several times in May, according to investigative sources.

Sources of Changes in Current Account Balances and Market Operations (May)

Three Japanese opposition parties explore new alliance

With the current Diet session slated to end July 17, the three parties hope to confirm such plans by mid-July, according to sources.

Toyota to pull plug on next-gen EV development

The automaker said that it will allocate its management resources to the development of SUVs, which are in strong demand.

Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive

An Iranian state media report also rebutted several key elements of Trump's characterization of the deal, with sources calling his remarks a "mixture of truth and lies."

Few Japan firms take steps toward economic security, government paper finds

Only about 30% of Japanese companies have taken substantive measures to ensure economic security, such as diversifying procurement sources and strengthening cybersecurity.

Toyota to halt development of next-gen EV model under Lexus brand

NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to halt development of a next-generation electric vehicle model under its luxury Lexus brand, sources

Japan plans ‘bridging bonds’ to fund investment initiatives

Bridging bonds are designed to cover temporary funding shortfalls on the premise that future funding resources can be secured.

Built for speed: Inside Japan’s child protection system

In Japan, sources such as schools, neighbors, and the 189 hotline all feed into a child protection system designed to surface potential risks early, even when certainty is low.

MUFG exploring options for stake in Indonesian lender Danamon, sources say

Indonesia has given listed companies up to three years to increase their public floats as part of reforms to boost transparency.

Trump call with Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te not yet planned, sources say

Officials from the U.S. ⁠and Taiwan have been in touch about the prospect of a call, but no concrete plans have yet been ​put in place.

Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say

While China and Russia have held several joint military exercises since the invasion of Ukraine, Beijing has repeatedly said it is neutral and presents itself as a peace mediator.

U.S. plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear he ⁠expects European countries to take over from the United States primary responsibility for the continent's security.

Osaka Expo resources find new life across Japan

In line with its principle of a sustainable expo, the association hopes to encourage the effective reuse of materials and assets from the event.

Sources of Changes in Current Account Balances (Projections for May)

Sources of Changes in Current Account Balances and Market Operations (Apr.)