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BUSINESSOct 7Japan’s Rapidus faces uphill battle to fill its $15B chip factoryJapan's Rapidus faces a challenging task to staff its $15 billion chip factory. This highlights a significant hurdle in a major industrial investment.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 7Japanese nominal wages keep pace above 3% in August; foreign reserves shrink to $1.18TJapanese nominal wages maintained a growth rate above 3% in August, while the country's foreign reserves decreased to $1.18 trillion. This indicates key economic trends in Japan.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 6Hong Kong’s first-store appeal grows as more Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands arriveJapanese, South Korean and Thai brands have increased their share of new entrants in Hong Kong’s retail property market by 7 percentage points to more than one-third in the first nine months of 2026, while the demand for shops from mainland Chinese brands has slipped, according to Cushman & Wakefield. A slew of new brands helped lift the combined share of Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands to a three-year high, according to Cushman, which said it expected the trend to continue. This year,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6Ray Dalio flags China and Japan pulling back from U.S. debt - reportA report indicates that Ray Dalio has noted China and Japan are reducing their holdings of U.S. debt. This development could have implications for global financial markets and U.S. fiscal policy.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 6India’s bullet train tangle leaves Japan fumingFlagship high-speed rail project has been beset by delays, cost overruns and tensionsFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 5Japan, Australia boost economic security ties with finance dialogueJapan ⁠and Australia ⁠have agreed to establish an ⁠annual finance ministers’ dialogue aimed at deepening cooperation in financial and economic policy, as well as strengthening bilateral collaboration on economic security. Under ‌a memorandum of understanding signed on Monday that is effective for five years, the two countries’ finance ministers will meet regularly to promote cooperation across a broad range of economic themes. “Recognising ⁠that Japan and Australia’s economic and security...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 5Japan’s PMI data signals cooling momentum across manufacturing and servicesJapan's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data indicates a slowdown in both its manufacturing and services sectors. This suggests a cooling of economic momentum in the country.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 5‘Unwelcome and unsafe’: Why Japanese companies are retreating from China at a historic rateJapanese companies are leaving China at record pace, as a diplomatic freeze and a slowing economy force businesses to reassess their presence.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 5They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record paceJapan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 4Bull run for Japan stocks at risk, warns boss of biggest trading houseMitsubishi Corp chief says companies must deploy cash more efficiently amid fears bond yields may hit equitiesFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 4Japanese and Korean shipbuilders deploy robots to take on ChinaUS allies invest in ‘smart shipyards’ as Beijing’s dominance of industry alarms WashingtonFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 3Agroindustry on firm footing, in Japan and Europe as wellArgentine meat, soy, and regional economies are performing well in various markets. After 20 years of negotiations, the Japanese nation has enabled beef cuts from foot-and-mouth disease-free zones with vaccination.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 3McDonald’s Japan officially changes its mascot’s name…to Ronald McDonaldOn October 1, McDonald’s Japan shocked fans with a surprise announcement that they’re changing the name of the chain’s mascot. Some might say it’s crazy to throw away…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 3No more welcome mat? Japan’s tough visa rules spur foreign businesses to look elsewhereFive years ago, Sarah and her husband were optimistic about Japan’s economic future and were expanding their small businesses across several sectors. Today, that optimism has been replaced by concern over a sense of hostility towards two hard-working foreigners who feel they have contributed to the society that they have worked hard to fit into. New regulations that took effect on Thursday mean the two Britons, who have been in Japan for more than 10 years, now face significantly higher costs...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2TNL Mediagene jumps 30% on $5.5M deal to sell Japanese businessTNL Mediagene's stock price increased by 30% following a $5.5 million deal to sell its Japanese business. This transaction represents a significant business development for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 2Japan's unemployment rate rises to 2.5% in August, above expectationsSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1Could Lady Gaga be "The Cure" for a Japanese convenience store's labor shortage?Lady Gaga is teaming up with Japanese convenience chain FamilyMart to recruit for the short-staffed company. Japan faces labor shortages nationwide as the workforce ages. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.CBS News
BUSINESSOct 1Your Hawaii Down Payment Could Buy an Entire House in JapanThe article illustrates a significant difference in real estate values by noting that a down payment for a house in Hawaii could potentially purchase an entire home in Japan. This comparison highlights stark economic disparities between global property markets.hawaiinewsnow.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 1Japan's manufacturing PMI moderates to 54.1 in September; BOJ signals quicker hikesJapan's manufacturing PMI moderated in September, and the Bank of Japan has signaled quicker interest rate hikes. This indicates shifts in economic activity and monetary policy in Japan.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1Survey by Japan central bank shows business sentiments are up for sixth straight month – Winnipeg Free PressA survey conducted by Japan's central bank indicates that business sentiments have improved for the sixth consecutive month. This suggests a positive trend in the country's economic outlook.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
BUSINESSOct 1Global bond sell-off deepens as Japanese yields jumpEuropean debt hit with bout of selling after US 10-year borrowing costs strike highest level since 2002Financial Times
BUSINESSSep 30Japan's short-term minpaku lodgings still going strong, despite local ordinances aimed at restricting themMinpaku, short-term private lodgings for travelers, may include residential properties, apartments or rooms in homes. As of July of this year, 42,070 minpaku were in operation nationwide. Friday…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 30Japan stocks rise as Asian equities gain ahead of US inflation dataJapanese stocks have risen, mirroring gains in Asian equities, in anticipation of upcoming US inflation data. This reflects current trends and expectations in global financial markets.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 30Japan's industrial output drops 1.7% M/M in August; retail sales rise 2.7% Y/YJapan's industrial output fell by 1.7% month-over-month in August, while retail sales increased by 2.7% year-over-year. This indicates a mixed performance in the country's economic indicators.Seeking Alpha Tech