Mutual defence pledge marks one of Moscow’s strongest commitments in Asia
A Blackstone tender offer for Infocom could set the tone for rivals looking to list
Akio Toyoda wins support at annual meeting on back of strong financial performance at world’s best-selling carmaker
Where to experience the city’s new generation of top-end accommodation
Wow-factor futurism or quiet contemporary luxe? Experience both aspects of the Japanese capital’s aesthetic
A cool Kengo Kuma and Ian Schrager production in the heart of the capital’s upscale shopping and dining district
Smartphone battery leader says new material will boost energy storage for smaller gadgets first
Scaled-down internal combustion engines will sit alongside batteries in reimagined car breed
Yen weakens after Japanese central bank delays releasing details on plans to trim balance sheet
An IPO of the national treasure has been an ambition for a decade but risks facing a shift in shareholder priorities
With the transition from traditional engines accelerating, is the automaker’s legendary supply chain a liability or an asset?
Brokerage will get an edge over rivals thanks to Aozora’s ability to provide a range of loan services
Japanese officials say South Korea’s Naver should cut stake in Line Yahoo on security grounds
A long tradition of Buddhist meditation has driven the design of these captivating, imaginative oases of discovery and reflection
Technological strides have made automata soft and sensitive enough to pack bento boxes
Elliott Management faces a tough task getting its call for buybacks to stick
US activist investor wants share price to reflect $180bn value of Japanese tech conglomerate’s investments
The US, Eurozone, UK and Japan each have reasons to be unhappy
Jean Salata, who oversees €40bn in assets, says dealmaking opportunities are better in India and Japan
Japanese government probe puts at risk opportunity to capture market share worldwide
Transport ministry uncovers faulty data at several companies including world’s largest auto group Toyota
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Whether you long to explore Japanese temples, Brazilian lagoons or the wilds of Svalbard
Currency’s slide towards 34-year lows resumes as finance ministry reveals scale of market intervention
This year’s powerful stock market rally attracted investors’ attention, but does it have staying power?
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