
Ransomware cases in Japan hit new high in first half of 2026
A total of 123 cases of ransomware attacks were confirmed in Japan in January through June, National Police Agency data on cyberthreats showed.

A total of 123 cases of ransomware attacks were confirmed in Japan in January through June, National Police Agency data on cyberthreats showed.

A total of 123 cases of ransomware attacks were confirmed in Japan in January through June, National Police Agency data on cyberthreats showed.
About 120 people a day were transported to the hospital due to self-injury in 2025, according to the Japan Suicide Countermeasures Promotion Center.
About 120 people a day were transported to the hospital due to self-injury in 2025, according to the Japan Suicide Countermeasures Promotion Center.
Businesses in both countries face ongoing hurdles including investments stalled by regulations, visa delays and restrictions on industrial equipment.
Businesses in both countries face ongoing hurdles including investments stalled by regulations, visa delays and restrictions on industrial equipment.
The U.S. will have to cope with unpredictable weather conditions and a partisan crowd at the first Solheim Cup contested in the Netherlands.
The U.S. will have to cope with unpredictable weather conditions and a partisan crowd at the first Solheim Cup contested in the Netherlands.

An expert panel will discuss how many foreign workers the security sector will be allowed to accept and which security tasks can be assigned to them.

An expert panel will discuss how many foreign workers the security sector will be allowed to accept and which security tasks can be assigned to them.

Swap contracts show a roughly 97% probability that the Bank of Japan will raise borrowing costs from 1% at the end of a two-day meeting on Sept. 18.

Swap contracts show a roughly 97% probability that the Bank of Japan will raise borrowing costs from 1% at the end of a two-day meeting on Sept. 18.