Japan Corporate Bankruptcies Hit 12-Year High as Wage Pressures Mount

First-half bankruptcies reach highest level since 2022 as weak yen takes toll

Japanese companies increase borrowing amid investor pressure and inflation return

Corporate Japan is increasing borrowing as companies face pressure from investors to deploy capital more aggressively, driven by tighter gov

Japan’s borrowing costs soar to 30-year high on debt fears

Japan's Nikkei tops 67,000 for first time on AI boost; SoftBank becomes Japan's most valuable firm

Japan’s 2026 wage talks result in third year of gains above 5%

Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992