Automobiles
Plug-ins crowd out standard hybrids in China, led by BYD
Inexpensive domestic cars sell fast while luxury Lexus models get steep discounts
Finance
Japan's Nikko Asset Management makes private debt push
Tie-up with France's Tikehau targets growing loan fund market in Asia
Business trends
Japan's manufacturers face earnings downturn as China economy slips
Auto and materials sectors struggle in April-September half while AI surges
Automobiles
Isuzu struggling with shrinking Thai pickup truck market
Tighter financial conditions also chilling hot Chinese automakers
Business trends
Ceramic tiles from central Japan surge in overseas demand
With no two pieces exactly alike, traditional glazing methods fire up record sales
Business trends
Japan's nishikigoi carp exports to China to restart amid mixed reaction
Some sellers opt not to resume exports, citing strict requirements and transparency concerns
Business trends
China's pet market booms as young urbanites opt for animals over kids
Panasonic expands offerings with industry growing even amid economic slump
Media & Entertainment
Japan's manga publishers chase global fans with simultaneous releases
Strategy aims to stoke excitement for new titles abroad at same time
Transportation
Japan Airlines, ANA face cost and geopolitical hurdles in global tourism push
Carriers hit headwinds as profit suffers despite record revenues
Sports
Shohei Ohtani helps Dodgers draw Japan sponsorships in World Series run
Superstar buoys Major League Baseball's marketing push in Asia
Automobiles
Japanese automakers' global output falls for first time in 4 years
Toyota scandals and China slump sink production in first half
Startups
SoftBank to open startup campus in Nagoya, Japan's industrial hub
Station Ai calls on foreign players to join 700 companies on Toyota's home turf
Work
Japan's SMBC to send junior bankers to New York, London from second year
MUFG and Mizuho also aim to foster specialized personnel with opportunities abroad
Global Management Dialogue 2024
Japan needs 'drug discovery ecosystem,' says Chugai head
Uber, Panasonic execs stress continuous growth in management culture
Travel & Leisure
Japan jet fuel shortage costs Hokkaido foreign tourist dollars
Lack of airport workers also prevents island from welcoming more international visitors
Global Management Dialogue 2024
As world changes faster, so must Japan Inc., top execs tell Nikkei forum
Businesses seek to adapt to disruptions from AI, weak yen, pandemics and geopolitics
Global Management Dialogue 2024
'AI will acquire a human form,' top Nvidia executive tells Nikkei forum
Speaking at same event, Hyundai CEO Chang says hydrogen to be a key focus
Semiconductors
Japan 'Silicon Island' investments top $30bn ahead of TSMC opening
Kyushu moves forward on building world-class semiconductor hub
Companies
How a modest South Korean tent pole maker thrives in the land of chaebols
DAC carves out successful niche through technical prowess and innovation
Travel & Leisure
Overtourism in Japan: Kamakura offers ways to manage crowds
Bicycle sharing program catches on as congestion hits visitors and locals alike
Food & Beverage
Sweet smell of success: Malaysia's cafes, farms tap durian boom
Chinese and other tourists comes in droves to enjoy freshly fallen fruit
Electronics
China smartphone shipments up as Huawei soars 42%
Apple returns to top 5 but sees its share decline for July-September
Automobiles
Japan used car exports to Russia solid despite new restrictions
Demand shifts to smaller vehicles after trade ban on large cars last year
Business trends
Chinese sportswear brands flood into Southeast Asia in search for growth
Companies use star athletes to capture market share amid fitness boom
U.S. elections 2024
Korean companies fear Trump's impact on clean energy investments
Manufacturers poured tens of billions into the U.S. to benefit from Biden incentives