Japan Times

Panasonic Holdings' stock has more than doubled this year, giving it a record market valuation of ¥11.5 trillion ($71 billion), driven by rising demand for electronic components and batteries used in …

SoftBank Group's concentrated investments in OpenAI have driven a 70% share rally this year but also raised borrowing and credit concerns, with S&P Global Ratings revising the conglomerate's credit ou…

Tokyo-based Ajinomoto, which controls over 95% of the global market for ABF insulating film used in high-performance semiconductor packaging, has seen its stock rise 61% in 2026 as investors seek seco…