Considered one of the kingmakers in the September LDP presidential contest, all eyes are on which candidates former PM Suga might support for the job.
As depreciation drives the exchange rate to nearly ¥155 Japanese yen per US dollar, Finance Minister Suzuki stresses flexibility and hints at intervention.
As Japanese automakers and telecom giants speed up plans to launch autonomous mobility services, the government is moving to create new rules to ensure safety.
According to Chairman Tetsuro Higashi of Rapidus Corporation, the chip venture intends to begin mass production of next-generation logic semiconductors in 2027.
Given the vital role of semiconductor technology and the escalating geopolitical tensions involving Taiwan, local production has never been more critical.
Hawk-Eye tech settled the debate about whether Mitoma kept the ball in during his miraculous goal-line assist that propelled Japan into the knockout round.