AMRO's Oct. 5, 2026 report warns Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Korea face AI correction risks after driving two-thirds of global AI-related trade growth; 2026 growth held at 4.1%.

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Japan· Finance · 14 sources · Sep 30, 2026Story

Asian Stocks Mostly Rise Despite Iran Concerns

Asian markets mostly advanced, led by Japanese chip and AI-related stocks, as investors weighed technology optimism against uncertainty over the Iran war and oil supplies. Softer oil prices and easing bond yields supported risk appetite, while investors remained focused on U.S. inflation data and the outlook for Federal Reserve rates.

Finance· Sep 30, 2026

Japan· Business · 9 sources · Sep 28, 2026Story

IHG to Debut Noted Collection Brand in Tokyo With Two Hotels

IHG will bring its Noted Collection to Japan with two Tokyo hotels: a 207-room Shinjuku property to be renovated and opened in 2027, and an 81-room new-build in Ginza scheduled for 2029. The signings mark the brand’s first entry into Japan and East Asia-Pacific, pairing hotels’ distinct local identities with IHG’s global network and loyalty program.

Business· Sep 28, 2026

Japan· Sports · 8 sources · Sep 22, 2026Story

Two North Korean Delegates Reportedly Seek Japan Asylum

Two members of North Korea's 180-person delegation at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are reportedly seeking asylum in Japan, though their identities and whether they have filed formal applications remain unconfirmed. The reports, citing Japanese intelligence via sources linked to Chongryon, come as Tokyo granted an exception to entry for the Games and mark the largest North Korean delegation to Japan in 41 years.

Sports· Sep 22, 2026

Japan· World · 15 sources · Sep 21, 2026Story

US Japan South Korea reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal

Cho Hyun, Rubio and Motegi held their third trilateral meeting since July in New York, reaffirming North Korea denuclearization ahead of a Trump-Xi summit Thursday.

World· Sep 21, 2026

Japan· World · 143 sources · Sep 20, 2026Story

North Korea Fires Projectile Toward East Sea

North Korea fired missiles toward the East Sea on Sunday, with reports identifying either an unidentified projectile or an identified one and without immediate details on range or type. The launches come amid ongoing regional military drills among South Korea, the United States, and Japan and follow a string of earlier tests, signaling heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

World· Sep 20, 2026

Japan· Finance · 9 sources · Sep 15, 2026Story

Tourist hotspots fuel Japan's land price gains for fifth year

Japan’s land prices rose 1.5% for a fifth year as Furano residential land jumped 32% and Hakuba commercial land rose 35.6%.

Finance· Sep 15, 2026

Japan· Tech · 9 sources · Sep 17, 2026Story

Japan and US discuss GlobalFoundries chip plant in tariff investment deal

Japan and the U.S. discuss a ¥2-3 trillion ($12.9-19.3B) GlobalFoundries plant for car and industrial chips—not AI—under a $550B tariff deal; a SoftBank data center is also on the table.

Tech· Sep 17, 2026

Japan· Finance · 11 sources · Sep 29, 2026Story

Asian Shares Fall, Treasury Yields Hit 2002 High

Asian stocks fell or were poised to decline as investors weighed volatile bond markets and awaited U.S. jobs data, while rising oil prices tied to renewed Gulf tensions heightened inflation concerns. Treasury yields retreated from recent highs, but uncertainty over wages, interest rates and energy prices kept markets on edge.

Finance· Sep 29, 2026

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