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Japan election: What to look for in Sunday vote

Japan election: What to look for in Sunday vote

TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is seeking to secure her grip on power in a national election on Sunday, with polls suggesting a big win for her conservative party.
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Japan Q4 GDP seen returning to growth on robust investment: Reuters poll

Japan Q4 GDP seen returning to growth on robust investment: Reuters poll

TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Japan's economy is expected to have returned to growth in the final three months of 2025, thanks to vigorous corporate investment and resilient consumption, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.
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TSMC Plans Advanced Chip Production in Japan's Kumamoto, Boosting Local Economy

TSMC Plans Advanced Chip Production in Japan's Kumamoto, Boosting Local Economy

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has announced plans to mass-produce advanced semiconductors using 3-nanometer technology in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. This development marks a significant upgrade from TSMC's initial proposal to use 6-nanometer technology. The announcement was made by TSMC's CEO, C.C. Wei, during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The Japanese government, which views domestic semiconductor production as crucial for economic security, has expressed strong support for the project. TSMC's first plant in Kumamoto began mass production in December 2024, using 12- to 28-nanometer technology. The new 3-nanometer chips are expected to enhance processing performance and energy efficiency, with applications in AI and self-driving vehicles.
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TSMC to Manufacture Advanced AI Semiconductors in Japan, Boosting Chipmaking Ambitions

TSMC to Manufacture Advanced AI Semiconductors in Japan, Boosting Chipmaking Ambitions

TSMC to Manufacture Advanced AI Semiconductors in Japan, Boosting Chipmaking Ambitions
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Nippon Steel widens full-year net loss forecast to $446 million

Nippon Steel widens full-year net loss forecast to $446 million

TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Nippon Steel on Thursday widened its net loss forecast for the financial year ending in March to 70 billion yen ($446.12 million) due in part to a fire at a blast furnace, after it swung to a loss in the nine months to December.
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Heavy snow in northern Japan blocks roads and causes dozens of deaths

Heavy snow in northern Japan blocks roads and causes dozens of deaths

Heavy snow in northern Japan has blocked roads and caused dozens of deaths nationwide
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Record-breaking Snowfall in Japan Causes 30 Fatalities

Record-breaking Snowfall in Japan Causes 30 Fatalities

Unprecedented snowfall in Japan has tragically resulted in 30 deaths. The government has deployed troops to assist residents, particularly the elderly, with snow removal. Aomori has seen record-breaking snow accumulation. Authorities are warning of potential avalanches and dangers from collapsing rooftop snow, urging residents to take necessary precautions. The situation remains critical as the Arctic air mass persists.
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Asian shares gained and gold and silver climb higher after a retreat on Wall St

Asian shares gained and gold and silver climb higher after a retreat on Wall St

Shares have mostly gained in Asia, although markets in Japan were dragged lower by selling of tech-related stocks
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Japan Issues Avalanche Warnings as Snow-Related Deaths Rise to 35

Japan Issues Avalanche Warnings as Snow-Related Deaths Rise to 35

Japan has issued warnings of potential avalanches in its northern regions following a sudden rise in temperature after two weeks of heavy snowfall. The extreme weather conditions have paralyzed traffic and caused structural collapses, leading to 35 deaths and 393 injuries since January 20. The city of Aomori, buried under approximately 2 meters of snow, has been particularly affected, with residents struggling to leave their homes. The temperature increase to 8 degrees Celsius has heightened the risk of heavy, wet snow falling from rooftops, posing further dangers to residents.
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Exclusive-BOJ won't come to the rescue of a Takaichi-driven bond rout

Exclusive-BOJ won't come to the rescue of a Takaichi-driven bond rout

TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi should not count on the Bank of Japan's help in taming sharp bond yield rises given the huge cost of intervention, including the significant risk of igniting unwelcome yen falls, sources say.
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Dollar steady, yen wobbles ahead of Japan election

Dollar steady, yen wobbles ahead of Japan election

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday as investors remained cautious after a partial government shutdown swiftly ended while the yen wobbled near a two-week low ahead of what is shaping up to be an national election over the weekend.
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Asia shares wobble, oil prices climb and gold makes a comeback

Asia shares wobble, oil prices climb and gold makes a comeback

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Feb 4 - Asian stocks were on shaky ground on Wednesday, following steep losses in U.S. and European equities on fears that advancements in artificial intelligence could supplant traditional software.