Despite rarely procuring goods from Russia or Ukraine directly, Japan's manufacturers remain vulnerable to the war's far-reaching repercussions.

To cushion the impact of soaring oil prices due to the war in Ukraine, the government said Friday that it will bolster a subsidy program ...

From major tech companies to elderly care facilities, Japanese businesses have had to battle through the pandemic without the foreign staffers they need.

Improving economic security is one of the primary policy agendas proposed by Kishida amid the pandemic and the growing rivalry between the United States and ...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will only exacerbate an existing inflationary trend, thereby increasing the burden on firms and households.

The planned legislation would cover a range of sectors, with penalties for those that don't comply, but businesses worry that it could harm international competitiveness.

Initially triggered by financial crises in the 1990s, economists today point to other factors affecting stagnant wage growth.

Japanese companies are generally reluctant to pass higher costs on to price-sensitive consumers, but many feel they have no choice and prices on a slew ...

Japanese gaming firms, which are generally less agile and outward-looking than their U.S. peers, may struggle as companies invest in the metaverse.

The country's unique approach to credit card payments undercuts the appeal of BNPL seen elsewhere, with the service finding a different niche as a result.