Jiyai Shin, Nasa Hataoka stand atop leaderboard in Japan

Jul 9, 2023; Pebble Beach, California, USA; Jiyai Shin reacts after her putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament at Pebble…

Japan adds chipmaking equipment companies to list of “core business sectors”

Japan, once a chipmaking powerhouse, has tried to rejuvenate its semiconductor industry in recent years in an attempt to be more competitive against the likes of Taiwan and South Korea.…

Japan set for new PM as Fumio Kishida bows out as party leader

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which he says needs a “new start”. The 67-year-old LDP veteran is…