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Tokyo hopes diplomatic breakthrough will boost premier’s domestic popularity
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
New York university complaint comes ahead of likely takeover of JSR by Japanese government-backed fund
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Farmers, retailers and builders rethink business models as world’s fastest-ageing society runs out of workers
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Reputational damage for Japanese conglomerate may affect demand for its AI products and IT services
Tokyo joins USSR, US, China and India in achieving soft landing but power problem jeopardises its lunar project
Tokyo stock exchange demands action in a bid to lift valuations and improve corporate governance
‘Project Sushi’ failed to remove Japanese software company despite ‘woeful’ performance
Higher borrowing costs regarded as less likely due to economic fallout from New Year’s Day earthquake
Japanese company frustrated at merger delays and concerned about Zee’s financial performance
Fumio Kishida transformed Japan’s security strategy but his ratings hit record lows amid slush fund allegations
All 379 people escape blazing commercial flight on runway but only captain survives from smaller aircraft
Tsunami warnings lifted but thousands of residents remain in temporary shelters
Military sent to rescue people trapped after shocks kill four and leave thousands of homes without power
Japan Investment Corporation’s $6.4bn offer for JSR comes as governments seek to protect semiconductor technology
Company on track to be top-selling global carmaker for fourth straight year despite slow electric vehicle rollout
White House says $14.9bn deal merits scrutiny on security grounds despite Japan being an ally
Guideline relaxation aimed at indirectly supporting Ukraine also allows artillery shells to be shipped to UK
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