C.C.G. Japan

02/06/2026

SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan’s most valuable company

Shares of the Masayoshi Son-led technology group climbed 14% in Tokyo trading, pushing its market capitalization past Toyota's for the first time in more than two decades.

21/05/2026

Japan exports jump 14.8% in April, beating expectations as semiconductor shipments soar

21/05/2026

Japan’s megabanks post record profits, but analysts warn growth may slow as risks mount

Japan's largest lenders may face some challenges to keep profit levels at record highs, amid higher credit costs and current geopolitical risks

08/05/2026

Goldman-backed Go app seeks $1.3 billion valuation in Tokyo IPO

The taxi-hailing app operator may announce the IPO as soon as next week and aims to list in mid-June.

26/04/2026

Japan inflation heats up in March, energy prices fall

Japan’s core inflation accelerated to 1.8 per cent in March, government data showed Friday, largely driven by rising food prices.

25/04/2026

Japan's three megabanks and JBIC to provide ¥250 billion in loans for U.S. projects

The entities are expected to invest additional funds in stages later on under a tariff deal between the two countries.

07/04/2026

Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them

With pretty much everyone owning a mobile phone these days, public telephones are on a steady decline worldwide. Though the same is true in Japan, governments here see them as vital lifelines in times of disaster, so much so that their availability must be maintained under the telecommunications law...

07/04/2026

How Tokyo Metro may help Japan solve its 'Big' data center problem

Tech News News: Japan is exploring the possibility of building data centres beneath a section of the Tokyo Metro. This test comes as part of efforts to address space .

18/02/2026

Trump selects investment projects to be funded by Japan

The announcement comes one month before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s planned visit to the White House.

18/02/2026

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets. However, exports to the United States fell 5%. The Finance...