Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi faces scrutiny for giving 30,000 yen gift catalogues to over 300 LDP lawmakers post-election, claiming funds were from her local party branch, not taxpayer money.

Cubs' Tyler Austin sidelined months after knee surgery, hurting bench depth.

Fujitsu and H2O Retailing rolled out a cloud-based tablet POS system in 15 Japanese department stores, using 5,400 tablets to boost in-store sales and service.

Vinexpo Asia 2026 in Hong Kong unites 14,000 global beverage pros to explore trends across wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Tokyo police arrested XG producer Junho Sakai and three others for cocaine and cannabis possession after a hotel search in Aichi Prefecture on Feb. 23, 2026.

Kim Seon Ho begins 2026 Asia fan tour 'LOVE FACTORY' after resolving tax issues and closing his company.

Binance launches new features on Binance Junior, enabling crypto gifting, safe shopping, and education for kids aged 6–17.

Mitsubishi delivers ammonia fuel systems for Japan Engine’s new marine engine, advancing clean shipping efforts.

Intel scrapped its acquisition of SambaNova but launched a multiyear partnership to co-develop AI inference solutions using SambaNova’s SN50 chip and Intel’s infrastructure.

Nippon Steel raised $3.9 billion in record Japanese convertible bond sale to refinance U.S. Steel acquisition debt, sparking share drop over dilution and debt concerns.