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Japan refiners to diversify crude sources, explore support for Hormuz bypass routes - Reuters

Japan refiners to diversify crude sources, explore support for Hormuz bypass routes Reuters

July 15, 2026

Japan to recognise cryptocurrency as 'financial assets', NHK says - Reuters

Japan to recognise cryptocurrency as 'financial assets', NHK says Reuters

July 15, 2026

Olympic champion Lee to return after two years out

Double Olympic champion Suni Lee, who has not competed since Paris 2024, says "I'm back" in an Instagram post.

July 15, 2026

Japan manufacturers stay upbeat on chip demand, services hit by costs - Reuters

Japan manufacturers stay upbeat on chip demand, services hit by costs Reuters

July 14, 2026

SoftBank's Son says AI will need $5 trillion per year by 2040, dismisses bubble talk - Reuters

SoftBank's Son says AI will need $5 trillion per year by 2040, dismisses bubble talk Reuters

July 14, 2026

Arsenal want Argentina's Alvarez - Monday's gossip

Arsenal want to sign Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, Aston Villa hijack Newcastle's move for Johan Manzambi, plus more.

July 12, 2026

Oda beats GB's Hewett to retain Wimbledon wheelchair singles title

Japan's Tokito Oda defeats Great Britain's Alfie Hewett in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon men's wheelchair singles title.

July 12, 2026

Japan to push its massive pension fund to boost alternative investments, Nikkei says - Reuters

Japan to push its massive pension fund to boost alternative investments, Nikkei says Reuters

July 12, 2026

China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall

Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.

July 11, 2026

Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China

See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.

July 10, 2026

East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines

Headed for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.

July 10, 2026

More LNG, Japan-linked vessels transit Hormuz despite renewed Mideast tensions - Reuters

More LNG, Japan-linked vessels transit Hormuz despite renewed Mideast tensions Reuters

July 10, 2026

Morning Bid: Japan calling capital home - Reuters

Morning Bid: Japan calling capital home Reuters

July 10, 2026

Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds - Reuters

Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds Reuters

July 10, 2026

Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks - Reuters

Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks Reuters

July 9, 2026

Japan benchmark bond yield hits 30-year high on inflation, fiscal health concerns - Reuters

Japan benchmark bond yield hits 30-year high on inflation, fiscal health concerns Reuters

July 9, 2026

South Korea, US and Japan agree to cooperate on SMR deployment, Seoul says - Reuters

South Korea, US and Japan agree to cooperate on SMR deployment, Seoul says Reuters

July 7, 2026

Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says - Reuters

Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says Reuters

July 7, 2026

Japan's ban on jet fuel exports to Russia includes indirect shipments - Reuters

Japan's ban on jet fuel exports to Russia includes indirect shipments Reuters

July 7, 2026

Japan pushes back on views it is pressuring BOJ to keep rates low - Reuters

Japan pushes back on views it is pressuring BOJ to keep rates low Reuters

July 7, 2026

Japan-owned supertankers head to Strait of Hormuz with Saudi Arabian oil, data shows - Reuters

Japan-owned supertankers head to Strait of Hormuz with Saudi Arabian oil, data shows Reuters

July 7, 2026

Corporate Japan's rare-earth warnings get louder as China keeps the spigot closed - Reuters

Corporate Japan's rare-earth warnings get louder as China keeps the spigot closed Reuters

July 6, 2026

Yen pinned near 40-year lows as intervention risks mount - Reuters

Yen pinned near 40-year lows as intervention risks mount Reuters

July 6, 2026

Osaka stuns world number one Sabalenka to reach quarter-finals

A resurgent Naomi Osaka stuns world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a brilliant performance to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

July 5, 2026

A rivalry renewed - Sabalenka and Osaka meet again

For the third time in three months, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will meet - but this time for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

July 5, 2026

Japan keeps yen intervention threat alive, says in close touch with US - Reuters

Japan keeps yen intervention threat alive, says in close touch with US Reuters

July 3, 2026

Kioxia readies next-gen memory mass production as AI boom fuels dramatic comeback - Reuters

Kioxia readies next-gen memory mass production as AI boom fuels dramatic comeback Reuters

July 2, 2026

India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks - Reuters

India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks Reuters

July 2, 2026

Dollar steady ahead of US payrolls, yen intervention jitters persist - Reuters

Dollar steady ahead of US payrolls, yen intervention jitters persist Reuters

July 2, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Japan shifts to ambush intervention tactics against yen short sellers, sources say - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Japan shifts to ambush intervention tactics against yen short sellers, sources say Reuters

July 2, 2026

SoftBank's LY, Bain raise Kakaku bid again with $4.1 bln valuation - Reuters

SoftBank's LY, Bain raise Kakaku bid again with $4.1 bln valuation Reuters

July 2, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: SoftBank renews talks for $10 billion loan against OpenAI stake, adds concessions, sources say - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: SoftBank renews talks for $10 billion loan against OpenAI stake, adds concessions, sources say Reuters

July 1, 2026

Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online - Reuters

Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online Reuters

July 1, 2026

Share and bond markets turn hesitant, dollar muscles yen - Reuters

Share and bond markets turn hesitant, dollar muscles yen Reuters

July 1, 2026

Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production - Reuters

Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production Reuters

June 30, 2026

Stocks surge in stellar quarter; dollar hits gold and yen - Reuters

Stocks surge in stellar quarter; dollar hits gold and yen Reuters

June 30, 2026

Japan keeps intervention rhetoric unchanged despite yen's slide to 40-year low - Reuters

Japan keeps intervention rhetoric unchanged despite yen's slide to 40-year low Reuters

June 30, 2026

Yen stumbles to 40-year low as clock ticks on intervention - Reuters

Yen stumbles to 40-year low as clock ticks on intervention Reuters

June 30, 2026

45 minutes from Brazil 'humiliation' - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again

Half-time in Houston and Brazil's players trudged off facing another early World Cup exit. But we should have known better than to doubt Carlo Ancelotti.

June 29, 2026

Soccer - Brazil match shows Japan closing gap on top teams, coach Moriyasu says - Reuters

Soccer - Brazil match shows Japan closing gap on top teams, coach Moriyasu says Reuters

June 29, 2026

Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono

Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.

June 29, 2026

Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil edge Japan 2-1 in last 32 - Reuters

Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil edge Japan 2-1 in last 32 Reuters

June 29, 2026

Martinelli scores late winner to send Brazil through

Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96 minute to knock out Japan, and send Brazil into the round of 16.

June 29, 2026

Brazil unchanged, Japan opt for five-man defence - Reuters

Brazil unchanged, Japan opt for five-man defence Reuters

June 29, 2026

South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan

It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

June 29, 2026

Japan targets more than doubling real growth to over 1% in economic blueprint - Reuters

Japan targets more than doubling real growth to over 1% in economic blueprint Reuters

June 29, 2026

Japan coach vows to pick penalty shootout takers against Brazil - Reuters

Japan coach vows to pick penalty shootout takers against Brazil Reuters

June 28, 2026

Japan look to turn tables on mentors Brazil on World Cup stage - Reuters

Japan look to turn tables on mentors Brazil on World Cup stage Reuters

June 28, 2026

Best WRC finish for McErlean as Ogier wins in Greece

Motorsport Ireland driver Josh McErlean secured his best finish in the World Rally Championship in fourth place, as Sebastien Ogier won at Rally Greece.

June 28, 2026

How to win a World Cup penalty shootout

We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.

June 28, 2026

South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties - Reuters

South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties Reuters

June 28, 2026

Yen finds footing near 40-year low as traders weigh intervention risks - Reuters

Yen finds footing near 40-year low as traders weigh intervention risks Reuters

June 26, 2026

Kioxia shares slump 12% as AI-related stocks fall - Reuters

Kioxia shares slump 12% as AI-related stocks fall Reuters

June 26, 2026

Honda CEO apologises for company's loss, wins investor backing at annual meeting - Reuters

Honda CEO apologises for company's loss, wins investor backing at annual meeting Reuters

June 26, 2026

Sweden's Elanga earns draw with Japan to keep their World Cup alive - Reuters

Sweden's Elanga earns draw with Japan to keep their World Cup alive Reuters

June 26, 2026

Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over results - Reuters

Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over results Reuters

June 25, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources say - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources say Reuters

June 25, 2026

Some Bank of Japan members call for faster rate hikes, summary shows - Reuters

Some Bank of Japan members call for faster rate hikes, summary shows Reuters

June 24, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention, draft shows - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention, draft shows Reuters

June 24, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Nissan shelves development of electric Qashqai in cost-cutting drive - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Nissan shelves development of electric Qashqai in cost-cutting drive Reuters

June 23, 2026

Morning Bid: Yen zooms into trouble - Reuters

Morning Bid: Yen zooms into trouble Reuters

June 23, 2026

Dollar firms on hawkish Fed bets; yen near 40-year low - Reuters

Dollar firms on hawkish Fed bets; yen near 40-year low Reuters

June 23, 2026

Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".

June 22, 2026

Stocks slip in Asia, oil up on peace doubts - Reuters

Stocks slip in Asia, oil up on peace doubts Reuters

June 22, 2026

After Samurai Blue sweep aside Tunisia, Japan fans clean up Monterrey stadium - Reuters

After Samurai Blue sweep aside Tunisia, Japan fans clean up Monterrey stadium Reuters

June 21, 2026

Japan coach Moriyasu praises Kamada after standout performance in new role - Reuters

Japan coach Moriyasu praises Kamada after standout performance in new role Reuters

June 21, 2026

Japan run riot as Tunisia eliminated in Renard's first game

Ayase Ueda scores twice to help Japan to a thumping 4-0 win, as Herve Renard's first game in charge of Tunisia ends with his side being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.

June 21, 2026

Japan rout Tunisia 4-0 as Ueda shines in World Cup's 1,000th match - Reuters

Japan rout Tunisia 4-0 as Ueda shines in World Cup's 1,000th match Reuters

June 21, 2026

Oh, brother! The sibling rivals lining up for different World Cup teams

Sibling rivals are lining up for different teams at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers in total at this tournament.

June 20, 2026

Japan to target $2.3 trillion public-private investment by 2040, Nikkei reports - Reuters

Japan to target $2.3 trillion public-private investment by 2040, Nikkei reports Reuters

June 20, 2026

Japanese girl band XG went from brutal six year training to global pop stars

The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

June 19, 2026

UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected

Borrowing is the difference between spending and income from taxes.

June 19, 2026

Yen nears 40-year low, dollar gains as peace talks in doubt - Reuters

Yen nears 40-year low, dollar gains as peace talks in doubt Reuters

June 19, 2026

Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium

Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.

June 19, 2026

Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise in April, led by Japan, UK, data shows - Reuters

Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise in April, led by Japan, UK, data shows Reuters

June 18, 2026

Japan bank lobby warns of potential service disruptions due to AI-enabled cyberattacks - Reuters

Japan bank lobby warns of potential service disruptions due to AI-enabled cyberattacks Reuters

June 18, 2026

Japan vows to act 'any time' on yen as markets brace for intervention - Reuters

Japan vows to act 'any time' on yen as markets brace for intervention Reuters

June 18, 2026

Dollar holds two-month high on rate hike bets, yen slides - Reuters

Dollar holds two-month high on rate hike bets, yen slides Reuters

June 18, 2026

Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, Defence Minister Koizumi tells BBC

Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says.

June 17, 2026

At G7, Macron says he expects progress on broadening access to Anthropic's Mythos - Reuters

At G7, Macron says he expects progress on broadening access to Anthropic's Mythos Reuters

June 17, 2026

Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations

The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

June 17, 2026

G7 leaders tackle reliance on China for critical minerals - Reuters

G7 leaders tackle reliance on China for critical minerals Reuters

June 17, 2026

G7 leaders pledge to enhance efforts to address global debt vulnerabilities - Reuters

G7 leaders pledge to enhance efforts to address global debt vulnerabilities Reuters

June 16, 2026

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

June 16, 2026

Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'

Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.

June 16, 2026

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry - Reuters

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry Reuters

June 15, 2026

Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally - Reuters

Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally Reuters

June 15, 2026

Japan coach lauds fightback but draw with Dutch 'disappointing' - Reuters

Japan coach lauds fightback but draw with Dutch 'disappointing' Reuters

June 15, 2026

Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller - Reuters

Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller Reuters

June 14, 2026

Japan come from behind twice to draw with Netherlands

Daichi Kamada's late header rescues a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.

June 14, 2026

Kamada scores late equaliser for Japan

Watch as Japan's Daichi Kamada brings his side level to the Netherlands in their Group F fixture in the 2026 World Cup.

June 14, 2026

'Big goal from a big player!' - Van Dijk scores Netherlands opener

Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal in the Netherlands Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.

June 14, 2026

Summerville scores 'sizzler' as Netherlands retake lead

Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.

June 14, 2026

Toyota win Le Mans 24 Hours - Reuters

Toyota win Le Mans 24 Hours Reuters

June 14, 2026

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march - Reuters

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march Reuters

June 14, 2026

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

June 14, 2026

England players shelter indoors amid tornado warning in Kansas City - Reuters

England players shelter indoors amid tornado warning in Kansas City Reuters

June 14, 2026

Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei says - Reuters

Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei says Reuters

June 14, 2026

Trump administration must restore history, science materials at parks, US judge rules - Reuters

Trump administration must restore history, science materials at parks, US judge rules Reuters

June 12, 2026

Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred - Reuters

Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred Reuters

June 12, 2026

Can you do the 'Asian squat'?

What is the 'Asian squat' and should you be able to do it?

June 12, 2026

Bank of Japan set to hike rates to 31-year high, drop hawkish signals - Reuters

Bank of Japan set to hike rates to 31-year high, drop hawkish signals Reuters

June 12, 2026

Asics' 'Kill Bill' sneaker brand Onitsuka Tiger laces up for global expansion - Reuters

Asics' 'Kill Bill' sneaker brand Onitsuka Tiger laces up for global expansion Reuters

June 11, 2026

Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting - Reuters

Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting Reuters

June 10, 2026

Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters

The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.

June 10, 2026

Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg reports - Reuters

Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg reports Reuters

June 10, 2026

Japan's largest banks to jointly issue stablecoins by March 2027 - Reuters

Japan's largest banks to jointly issue stablecoins by March 2027 Reuters

June 10, 2026

Japan's Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business; shares rise - Reuters

Japan's Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business; shares rise Reuters

June 10, 2026

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

June 9, 2026

BOJ to consider pausing bond taper next fiscal year, sources say - Reuters

BOJ to consider pausing bond taper next fiscal year, sources say Reuters

June 9, 2026

How Honda’s old guard tried, and failed, to oust its CEO - Reuters

How Honda’s old guard tried, and failed, to oust its CEO Reuters

June 9, 2026

At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

June 8, 2026

Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted - Reuters

Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted Reuters

June 8, 2026

Workers to escalate strike at Inpex's Ichthys LNG sites after talks fail - Reuters

Workers to escalate strike at Inpex's Ichthys LNG sites after talks fail Reuters

June 8, 2026

Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says - Reuters

Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says Reuters

June 7, 2026

Asia markets brace for selling after tech rout hits Wall Street - Reuters

Asia markets brace for selling after tech rout hits Wall Street Reuters

June 7, 2026

Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?

Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

June 7, 2026

Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters - Reuters

Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters Reuters

June 7, 2026

Yen teeters near 160 level after fresh warning; dollar buoyed by Gulf tension - Reuters

Yen teeters near 160 level after fresh warning; dollar buoyed by Gulf tension Reuters

June 5, 2026

Dollar at 2-month high as Gulf hostilities flare, yen wobbles near intervention zone - Reuters

Dollar at 2-month high as Gulf hostilities flare, yen wobbles near intervention zone Reuters

June 4, 2026

Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

June 3, 2026

Yen languishes at key 160 level as Gulf hostilities boost dollar - Reuters

Yen languishes at key 160 level as Gulf hostilities boost dollar Reuters

June 3, 2026

Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming - Reuters

Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming Reuters

May 31, 2026

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup - Reuters

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup Reuters

May 28, 2026

AkzoNobel rejects €12.5 billion Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams takeover offer - Reuters

AkzoNobel rejects €12.5 billion Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams takeover offer Reuters

May 27, 2026

Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution - Reuters

Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution Reuters

May 27, 2026

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals - Reuters

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals Reuters

May 26, 2026

Japan slips to third-largest creditor behind China despite record net external assets - Reuters

Japan slips to third-largest creditor behind China despite record net external assets Reuters

May 25, 2026

At least 19 people taken to hospital after 'strong smell' reported at Tokyo mall

Police say a man sprayed a substance at an ATM in the luxury Ginza 6 shopping centre.

May 25, 2026

Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan's convenience stores, dies at 93 - Reuters

Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan's convenience stores, dies at 93 Reuters

May 25, 2026

Japanese security guard finds fame as designer of duct tape signs​ - Reuters

Japanese security guard finds fame as designer of duct tape signs​ Reuters

May 25, 2026

In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?

An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time.

May 23, 2026

US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says - Reuters

US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says Reuters

May 22, 2026

Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire

The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.

May 21, 2026

One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll - Reuters

One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll Reuters

May 20, 2026

Japan's solid Q1 GDP faces reality check as Iran war threatens economy - Reuters

Japan's solid Q1 GDP faces reality check as Iran war threatens economy Reuters

May 19, 2026

Japan's Takeda engaged in antitrust scheme to delay generic constipation drug, US jury finds - Reuters

Japan's Takeda engaged in antitrust scheme to delay generic constipation drug, US jury finds Reuters

May 18, 2026

Exclusive: Japan's extra budget to include funding from fresh debt, source says - Reuters

Exclusive: Japan's extra budget to include funding from fresh debt, source says Reuters

May 18, 2026

Alphabet sells yen bonds worth $3.6 billion, largest such issue by foreign company - Reuters

Alphabet sells yen bonds worth $3.6 billion, largest such issue by foreign company Reuters

May 15, 2026

Honda makes its first annual loss in 70 years

The firm will now pivot away from scrapping its target for all of its vehicles to be electric by 2040.

May 14, 2026

Nissan predicts profit above $1 billion this fiscal year, modest Iran war hit - Reuters

Nissan predicts profit above $1 billion this fiscal year, modest Iran war hit Reuters

May 13, 2026

Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market - Reuters

Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market Reuters

May 11, 2026

Swiatek drops just one game to set up Osaka meeting

Iga Swiatek drops just one game as she races past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round tie against Naomi Osaka.

May 10, 2026

Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence

Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.

May 7, 2026

Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement - Reuters

Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement Reuters

May 4, 2026

Stocks gain in Asia, oil flat amid new Gulf proposals - Reuters

Stocks gain in Asia, oil flat amid new Gulf proposals Reuters

May 4, 2026

Yen spikes higher as intervention on the radar of markets - Reuters

Yen spikes higher as intervention on the radar of markets Reuters

May 4, 2026

Japan may have spent $35 billion in yen-buying intervention, BOJ data shows - Reuters

Japan may have spent $35 billion in yen-buying intervention, BOJ data shows Reuters

May 1, 2026

Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention - Reuters

Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention Reuters

May 1, 2026

Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount - Reuters

Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount Reuters

May 1, 2026

Yen trims gains against dollar after Japan's intervention in markets - Reuters

Yen trims gains against dollar after Japan's intervention in markets Reuters

May 1, 2026

Exclusive: Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules - Reuters

Exclusive: Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules Reuters

April 30, 2026

Dollar tumbles after Japanese intervention boosts yen - Reuters

Dollar tumbles after Japanese intervention boosts yen Reuters

April 30, 2026

Trading Day: AI glow brightens, Japan intervenes - Reuters

Trading Day: AI glow brightens, Japan intervenes Reuters

April 30, 2026

Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator

The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim.

April 29, 2026

Morning Bid: BOJ's hawkish hold - Reuters

Morning Bid: BOJ's hawkish hold Reuters

April 28, 2026

VIEW Investors react to BOJ's decision to hold rates - Reuters

VIEW Investors react to BOJ's decision to hold rates Reuters

April 28, 2026

Asian stocks meander ahead of tech earnings, BOJ awaits - Reuters

Asian stocks meander ahead of tech earnings, BOJ awaits Reuters

April 28, 2026

At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks - Reuters

At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks Reuters

April 28, 2026

Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires - Reuters

Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires Reuters

April 27, 2026

Japan's record bull run under threat as Mideast war clouds earnings season - Reuters

Japan's record bull run under threat as Mideast war clouds earnings season Reuters

April 26, 2026

Japan launches financial task force amid AI security fears - Reuters

Japan launches financial task force amid AI security fears Reuters

April 24, 2026

Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk - Reuters

Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk Reuters

April 23, 2026

SoftBank seeks $10 billion margin loan backed by OpenAI shares, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters

SoftBank seeks $10 billion margin loan backed by OpenAI shares, Bloomberg News reports Reuters

April 23, 2026

Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push - Reuters

Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push Reuters

April 22, 2026

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

April 21, 2026

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

April 20, 2026

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued - Reuters

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued Reuters

April 20, 2026

Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal - Reuters

Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal Reuters

April 18, 2026

Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.

April 17, 2026

China calls passage of Japanese warship through Taiwan Strait a 'provocation' - Reuters

China calls passage of Japanese warship through Taiwan Strait a 'provocation' Reuters

April 17, 2026

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since World War Two - Reuters

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since World War Two Reuters

April 15, 2026

BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, Japanese minister says - Reuters

BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, Japanese minister says Reuters

April 12, 2026

Japan approves additional $4 bln for chipmaker Rapidus - Reuters

Japan approves additional $4 bln for chipmaker Rapidus Reuters

April 11, 2026

Trump warns Iran on Hormuz tolls as frozen traffic spurs Japan to release more oil - Reuters

Trump warns Iran on Hormuz tolls as frozen traffic spurs Japan to release more oil Reuters

April 10, 2026

Deep Purple thrills Japan's superfan prime minister with a quick visit - Reuters

Deep Purple thrills Japan's superfan prime minister with a quick visit Reuters

April 10, 2026

Japan plans to release extra 20 days' oil reserves from May - Reuters

Japan plans to release extra 20 days' oil reserves from May Reuters

April 10, 2026

Japan rules out major domestic risks from private credit for now - Reuters

Japan rules out major domestic risks from private credit for now Reuters

April 10, 2026

Japan underline status as Asia's best World Cup hope in mixed window - reuters.com

Japan underline status as Asia's best World Cup hope in mixed window reuters.com

April 4, 2026

Tesla eyes Japan's top imported-car spot as it expands store, service network - reuters.com

Tesla eyes Japan's top imported-car spot as it expands store, service network reuters.com

April 3, 2026

Japan's services growth slows as Middle East war dents confidence, PMI shows - reuters.com

Japan's services growth slows as Middle East war dents confidence, PMI shows reuters.com

April 3, 2026

TSMC plans 3-nanometre chip production launch in Japan in 2028 - Reuters

TSMC plans 3-nanometre chip production launch in Japan in 2028 Reuters

April 1, 2026

Japan business mood, inflation expectations rise but Iran war clouds outlook - Reuters

Japan business mood, inflation expectations rise but Iran war clouds outlook Reuters

April 1, 2026

Japan spots Chinese survey ship operating in disputed waters - Reuters

Japan spots Chinese survey ship operating in disputed waters Reuters

March 30, 2026

Italian teenager Antonelli wins Japanese GP to take championship lead - Reuters

Italian teenager Antonelli wins Japanese GP to take championship lead Reuters

March 29, 2026

Japan shifts focus to oil in unorthodox scramble to talk up yen - Reuters

Japan shifts focus to oil in unorthodox scramble to talk up yen Reuters

March 26, 2026

Sony-Honda JV scraps Afeela EV plans after Honda strategy overhaul - Reuters

Sony-Honda JV scraps Afeela EV plans after Honda strategy overhaul Reuters

March 25, 2026

Exclusive: Japan considers cutting inflation-linked bond buybacks as demand rises, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: Japan considers cutting inflation-linked bond buybacks as demand rises, sources say Reuters

March 23, 2026

Japan's top currency diplomat alert to forex volatility linked to speculative oil trade - Reuters

Japan's top currency diplomat alert to forex volatility linked to speculative oil trade Reuters

March 23, 2026

Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says - Reuters

Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says Reuters

March 22, 2026

Kit lost with luggage, Olympic champion Hodgkinson trained with borrowed training shoes - Reuters

Kit lost with luggage, Olympic champion Hodgkinson trained with borrowed training shoes Reuters

March 21, 2026

Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports - Reuters

Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports Reuters

March 21, 2026

Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM

President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.

March 20, 2026

Japan may stockpile US oil domestically, PM says - Reuters

Japan may stockpile US oil domestically, PM says Reuters

March 20, 2026

Japan, US announce energy projects, critical minerals action plan - Reuters

Japan, US announce energy projects, critical minerals action plan Reuters

March 19, 2026

Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM

In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.

March 19, 2026

Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM - Reuters

Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM Reuters

March 19, 2026

Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large

It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.

March 19, 2026

Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting - Reuters

Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting Reuters

March 19, 2026

Japan rejects US assessment of its shift on Taiwan ahead of leaders' meeting - Reuters

Japan rejects US assessment of its shift on Taiwan ahead of leaders' meeting Reuters

March 19, 2026

Japan's leader faces high-wire act in Washington over Trump's Iran demands - Reuters

Japan's leader faces high-wire act in Washington over Trump's Iran demands Reuters

March 18, 2026

Top Japan firms set to offer big pay hikes, focus on Iran conflict ahead - Reuters

Top Japan firms set to offer big pay hikes, focus on Iran conflict ahead Reuters

March 17, 2026

How the yen's safe haven aura is fading - Reuters

How the yen's safe haven aura is fading Reuters

March 16, 2026

Japan not planning Hormuz escort mission, PM Takaichi says - Reuters

Japan not planning Hormuz escort mission, PM Takaichi says Reuters

March 16, 2026

Japan to release oil stocks as US says buy American - Reuters

Japan to release oil stocks as US says buy American Reuters

March 15, 2026

Venezuela stun Japan to reach WBC semi-finals, Italy eliminate Puerto Rico - Reuters

Venezuela stun Japan to reach WBC semi-finals, Italy eliminate Puerto Rico Reuters

March 15, 2026

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

March 14, 2026

Japan's JERA hedges growing Middle East risks by seeking more LNG supply - Reuters

Japan's JERA hedges growing Middle East risks by seeking more LNG supply Reuters

March 14, 2026

Europe repaid Tokyo a favour by supporting oil stock release, Japan minister says - Reuters

Europe repaid Tokyo a favour by supporting oil stock release, Japan minister says Reuters

March 14, 2026

More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say

The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

March 14, 2026

Honda shares slide nearly 6% as automaker faces first annual loss - Reuters

Honda shares slide nearly 6% as automaker faces first annual loss Reuters

March 13, 2026

SoftBank-backed PayPay shares set to open 38% above IPO price - Reuters

SoftBank-backed PayPay shares set to open 38% above IPO price Reuters

March 12, 2026

Iran war may embolden BOJ's hawkish push, despite growth risks - Reuters

Iran war may embolden BOJ's hawkish push, despite growth risks Reuters

March 12, 2026

Exclusive: SoftBank's PayPay prices IPO below range at $16 a share - Reuters

Exclusive: SoftBank's PayPay prices IPO below range at $16 a share Reuters

March 11, 2026

Japan's wholesale inflation cools, but oil shock from Iran war threatens rebound - Reuters

Japan's wholesale inflation cools, but oil shock from Iran war threatens rebound Reuters

March 11, 2026

How much oil do G7 countries hold in emergency reserves? - Reuters

How much oil do G7 countries hold in emergency reserves? Reuters

March 9, 2026

US, Japan may partner with Japan Display for new US plant under investment package, sources say - Reuters

US, Japan may partner with Japan Display for new US plant under investment package, sources say Reuters

March 9, 2026

US, Japan eye $13 billion Japan Display plant as part of investment package, Nikkei Asia reports - Reuters

US, Japan eye $13 billion Japan Display plant as part of investment package, Nikkei Asia reports Reuters

March 7, 2026

Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran

The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.

March 7, 2026

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war

Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

March 7, 2026

Japan asked US not to disadvantage Tokyo under new tariff rules - Reuters

Japan asked US not to disadvantage Tokyo under new tariff rules Reuters

March 7, 2026

Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days

Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

March 6, 2026

Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?

Microsoft is the first big company out of the gates with Project Helix - a "next-generation" console.

March 6, 2026

Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan

It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.

March 4, 2026

Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' - Reuters

Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' Reuters

March 3, 2026

Toyota bumps offer for supplier to $30 billion, in a victory for activist fund Elliott - Reuters

Toyota bumps offer for supplier to $30 billion, in a victory for activist fund Elliott Reuters

March 2, 2026

Japan shippers halt Hormuz operations after US, Israel strikes on Iran - Reuters

Japan shippers halt Hormuz operations after US, Israel strikes on Iran Reuters

March 1, 2026

Flight logs and hot tub photo among key moments from Bill Clinton's deposition

The former US president, who is featured in photographs within the Epstein files, denies having any knowledge of the convicted sex offender's crimes.

February 28, 2026

Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip - Reuters

Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip Reuters

February 27, 2026

AI boom will be no free pass for debt-laden major economies - Reuters

AI boom will be no free pass for debt-laden major economies Reuters

February 27, 2026

Asian shares wobble, yen and Treasuries rise on AI, geopolitical woes - Reuters

Asian shares wobble, yen and Treasuries rise on AI, geopolitical woes Reuters

February 27, 2026

Canada says India no longer linked to violent crime ahead of Carney trip

The latest assessment marks a shift after Canada accused India in 2023 of carrying out an extrajudicial killing of a Sikh separatist on its soil.

February 26, 2026

Chinese influence operation targets Japan elections, Trump, other countries, US foundation says - Reuters

Chinese influence operation targets Japan elections, Trump, other countries, US foundation says Reuters

February 26, 2026

Yen recovers against dollar with BOJ policy in view - Reuters

Yen recovers against dollar with BOJ policy in view Reuters

February 26, 2026

Exclusive: Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda calls for rate hikes, tighter fiscal policy - Reuters

Exclusive: Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda calls for rate hikes, tighter fiscal policy Reuters

February 25, 2026

Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation - Reuters

Yen under pressure; Aussie higher on inflation Reuters

February 25, 2026

Japan's services inflation steady, signals wage-driven price pressure - Reuters

Japan's services inflation steady, signals wage-driven price pressure Reuters

February 25, 2026

AI chip startup SambaNova raises $350 million in Vista-led round, signs Intel partnership - Reuters

AI chip startup SambaNova raises $350 million in Vista-led round, signs Intel partnership Reuters

February 24, 2026

China adds 20 Japanese entities to export control list - Reuters

China adds 20 Japanese entities to export control list Reuters

February 24, 2026

Yen weakens as Asian markets reopen to renewed tariff turmoil - Reuters

Yen weakens as Asian markets reopen to renewed tariff turmoil Reuters

February 24, 2026

US led January yen rate checks, eyed joint intervention with Japan, Nikkei reports - Reuters

US led January yen rate checks, eyed joint intervention with Japan, Nikkei reports Reuters

February 23, 2026

Carney heading on overseas trade mission as Canada seeks to reduce its reliance on US

The prime minister is off to India, Australia and Japan amid ongoing tensions with Washington.

February 23, 2026

Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan - Reuters

Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan Reuters

February 23, 2026

US tariff policy 'hasn't changed', says Trump's trade representative

Jamieson Greer says the legal basis for global import taxes will simply adapt to Friday's Supreme Court ruling.

February 23, 2026

Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult - Reuters

Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult Reuters

February 23, 2026

The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes

Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

February 22, 2026

Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage but won't end uncertainty for trade partners - Reuters

Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage but won't end uncertainty for trade partners Reuters

February 22, 2026

South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands - Reuters

South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands Reuters

February 22, 2026

Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies - Reuters

Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies Reuters

February 21, 2026

Trump orders temporary 10% global tariff to replace duties struck down by US Supreme Court - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxPRVdHTlpNTUpqX0Z0S1d3VjNxNFY5akoxVEFjb0xMUXlWNXRhZUYtMlJ1MGxHNno5YkRDT3RPTkQzdWhUcU9vMHVqcDU1RmJxZ09icUdrUjZ1S1hNNlc2SU43SkhMdFhfeWk5WkphTzRRSkpEVkN5cEZVMEgtMElPY2xJcjVXank2VFE3bFBkOHdsTk5UZWxzQ3pWZXpVMXpQZDdKaTdWOXFLenFGeHNSeHZmUGNKRGk3Z0NmeW1fdEZfR0Q0Uks0?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump orders temporary 10% global tariff to replace duties struck down by US Supreme Court</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

February 20, 2026

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

February 20, 2026

Europe's main military powers to develop low-cost air-defence systems - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxOcE9SYWM3Sk0ySW1kQTdzZURJbzFxc29PSy14U2pvZWdnZng2dmtCd0ctSDdUYkswZEo2dS1ONkVzT0Z2a1g5dG1iY0g5UC1iUDZjM0ZTNEpsOXVTbXdNVEJVNmRNMmEwd1pqLWYyazVPaEtZQjRTSmxlMm1xT0Mzci1obnBhOC1BcFNHT0JqQ0pHaHd4R2ZDMW44akRhbHJIaS1sdXNYYzRyN3NTWUxvemdJeGVJdHJ0ZUJta3lpNWR5VjA?oc=5" target="_blank">Europe's main military powers to develop low-cost air-defence systems</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

February 20, 2026

Japan PM Takaichi warns of China 'coercion', vows security overhaul - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxNb2VEaXJ6b2pMM0hadXRZNmp6dUdmdDRMMDE0NE5yeHlSN1ppNUI5NW9mazg2cDQwRGZ3dFZ0bExZSnRZNVZCWDZmeHIxS2d3NXhkZUtGTk9sSy1NcFlSczBxT2dXSzUwOE9oU194ME80QjRIQ3BoN0hlcHZPU1NiaXEwVDJmd0xjeDJYWGExcnc3TjYzMk4tTnV3VmxwS2V5NHI0Slc1TkFKbGJocWc?oc=5" target="_blank">Japan PM Takaichi warns of China 'coercion', vows security overhaul</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

February 20, 2026

Japan's Takaichi ditches austerity, reassures markets with fiscal pledge - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxPNGxiV081YXZ2VGJDWnMxSXFKTzhPWWdNbnJFN1BvdmRxUnBtcW1rZHhGSi1TOFZmb01GZmRCREFNX2NMd1hpY2dRWDNVc3dJal9OYXlDN1B4U0cxNmJmYTV4TmdweHZEMUNvQ1duWUxFbmdrcFhsVGJua0JiaE5LU2FfMWQwcUxVUDh2OF9KYXY1VlhFTlVqTFl4WFJYSUFoNzRDMTVVS1V6RFVGdnpTSTljV2RLZDdzaFU1MndwSDRrN2Z2?oc=5" target="_blank">Japan's Takaichi ditches austerity, reassures markets with fiscal pledge</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

February 20, 2026

Kaori Sakamoto's final Olympic skate ends in tears and silver - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxOV2lBR1A4RVhaeDJBSUV0Y054SnltbDNadVkwS1liX2dWaVA1Y250bmJrSWlqS1VnM29WNFVJLTQ1MFlkZllsWG9hc2ZmU2JGeHNScEhEWl9zR0VYVTg0Sm9vRTZtdDFxdjROR3hMcnlrR09ZS1ZLd3NzcnI2clVZUGZKT1FyTnhmd0J0TDJXbFU3VFFDeDZGMnpyWjZkSTVseTU5VmFjZ08?oc=5" target="_blank">Kaori Sakamoto's final Olympic skate ends in tears and silver</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

February 20, 2026

Toyota's Sato was the man for the moment - then the moment changed - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxNdU43eXYtci1vTkwzVW5EOHFoeHc0VGJLTU5sUkpJaHZNUkc1a0ZieDNoYlhqTEQ1UmJaYzNwanp5TjVONl9FZnFkM0tOLTA3UW1INVZHSEtkRUg4OW4zY0J4Ty1waVgzSk16MXBoaTJneDU1Tkx6N2VOSUg1dFMtVFFZWkI0NTY1cFY3RExwTlNsR0JuOE1UcHJyT09yUjFkNGtQanMxWjA0UnE2bHg2M0liRQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Toyota's Sato was the man for the moment - then the moment changed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

February 20, 2026

Japan's factory activity expands at fastest pace in four years, PMI shows - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxPNXJvUkpNRFo4ZkwwZnhrbVdOYmd1R3dWa0s1eVVWNTNKZmZPenZUa2FZOFFqZktTR3ZmTnJwMlNhb09HOE5tb1RqWVhPVWU3eHoyVGZMSDhTNS03VUhYZnJsZDBWQ0lmNnYtdk5SVzJmSXVtelpUX2RZTmhWQTVFdlN2OEdWbFNTQzlRQ0pPbDBtc2g0N1YtSWNlVTRLeE10SmpwOVNRc1RUWV8zQ1IyUHhwM2ZKRTREck41aQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Japan's factory activity expands at fastest pace in four years, PMI shows</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

February 20, 2026

The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.

February 19, 2026

USA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold

American superstar Alysa Liu adds Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beats a standout field in the women's final.

February 19, 2026