Japan’s nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday it would order Chubu Electric Power to submit a detailed report on falsified seismic data and pause its review of the utility's application to restart its only atomic plant.

For decades, shareholder activists in Japan struggled to make headway, often facing deeply entrenched resistance from companies as well as cultural and legal obstacles. Now, as Japan’s stock market hits successive record highs and the number of buyouts continues to soar, they have to reckon with a new and pervasive problem: their recent success.

South Korea appears happy to engage in what some have called “shuttle diplomacy” between its quarreling neighbors—and stands to reap some benefits.

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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday to ensure stable and friendly ties as her country faces growing tension with Beijing

Drawing a parallel with bilateral ties, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on X that South Korea and Japan had learned to respect each other's differences and adjust to one another's rhythm, deepening cooperation over time.

Japan's main stock index hit another intraday high on Wednesday to top the 54,000 mark for the first time. Many investors believe that the stimulus policies of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will support the economy and boost investment in growing sectors. The Tokyo benchmark surged right after the opening to hit a record high two days in a row.

Japan’s nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday it would order Chubu Electric Power to submit a detailed report on falsified seismic data and pause its review of the utility's application to restart its only atomic plant.