TOKYO -- Japan Petroleum Exploration plans to quadruple crude oil and gas production, reconsidering its emphasis on decarbonization as those resources become increasingly critical amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

TOKYO -- Japan's government has called on Asian private equity firm MBK Partners to drop its planned takeover of Japanese machine tool maker Makino Milling Machine, citing national security concerns, Nikkei has learned.

TOKYO -- Sony Life Insurance is looking into dozens of cases financial misconduct committed against customers, it was learned Wednesday, the latest in a string of scandals to rock Japan's insurance industry.

TOKYO -- SoftBank Group has appointed Rene Haas, CEO of U.K.-based subsidiary Arm, as head of its international operations, signaling that the Japanese group aims to dominate the field of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

TOKYO -- Japan's government has called on Asian private equity firm MBK Partners to drop its planned takeover of Japanese machine tool maker Makino Milling Machine, citing national security concerns, Nikkei has learned.

TOKYO -- Japan will import 1 million barrels of crude oil from Mexico as soon as July under an agreement between the two countries' leaders, it was learned Wednesday, as Tokyo takes a small step toward diversifying its energy supply away from the conflict-torn Middle East.

MANILA -- The International Criminal Court ruled on Wednesday that it has jurisdiction over alleged murder cases involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, rejecting an appeal by his defense team and bringing the cases closer to trial.

TOKYO -- South Korea and Japan should increase their cooperation in the face of war in the Middle East and a looming energy crisis, according to South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo.

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's drone exports to Europe in the first quarter exceeded the total for all of last year, a think tank estimates, illustrating the emerging industry's momentum.

HANOI -- Vietnamese EV maker VinFast intends to sell around 100,000 cars in markets outside of Vietnam this year, which would be a fivefold increase compared to 2025, its owner said on Wednesday.