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Japanese Stocks Tumble 6% as Yen Strengthens
A rapidly strengthening yen and a sell-off in stocks in the United States pushed Japan’s markets to a second consecutive day of big losses on...
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates for Second Time Since 2007
The closely watched move by the Bank of Japan could bolster the country’s beleaguered currency.
Japan Wanted Higher Inflation. It’s Here, and It Hurts.
Japan’s economy is faltering after a rise in prices led consumers to cut back on spending.
SoftBank’s Chief Pitches a New Path for Self-Driving Cars
Masayoshi Son, the billionaire founder of SoftBank, is trying to rally automakers around the world to join forces on autonomous-driving technologies.
Japan and South Korea Are Fighting Over an App at a Tense Time
SoftBank and Naver helped bridge geopolitical relations with a joint venture to own the operator of the messaging app Line, but now the partnership is...
Toyota Chairman’s Investor Support Tumbles
Just 71.9 percent of shareholders supported Akio Toyoda, who has faced scrutiny from investor groups over governance issues, in his bid to remain chairman.
Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s Chairman, Defends His Hands-On Role
Akio Toyoda, who stepped down as chief executive last year, had been criticized by some shareholders for continuing to dominate decision making at the automaker.
Toyota Investors Challenge Scion’s Grip at a ‘Critical Juncture’
Akio Toyoda ran Toyota for 14 years before handing the reins to a new C.E.O. last year, but some have grown concerned about the control...