Tokyo Skytree is seen through condo buildings in the downtown of Japan's capital city. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Property

Condo prices in Tokyo's Roppongi triple 10 years after built

Foreign buyers see Japan property as relatively inexpensive

11 August 2024
The NH Foods product recreates the taste of foie gras using chicken liver. (NH Foods)
Food & Beverage

Japan meatpacker to serve Europe with foie gras substitute

NH Foods' 'Gras Foie' made from chicken liver tests new market

11 August 2024
Solar panels are seen at a solar power facility in Texas, U.S.
Energy

Japan's Itochu to boost capacity of U.S. solar power business by 150%

Buffett-backed trading house to increase spending on the business by $8bn

11 August 2024
The primary mirror of the telescope at Kyoto Sangyo University's Koyama Astronomical Observatory will be swapped out for a ceramic mirror. (Kyoto Sangyo University)
Science

Kyocera to develop ceramic mirrors for lighter telescopes

Japan company's material can reduce weight by two-thirds compared with glass

10 August 2024
Apollo Future Mobility counts high-profile businesspeople from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao as major backers.
Caixin

China-backed Apollo Future Mobility exits sensitive U.S. business

Hong Kong firm cites concerns over U.S. scrutiny in selling shares of 3D printing company

10 August 2024
The Indonesian island of Maratua boasts a number of virtually empty beaches with superb reef snorkeling just off the shore. (All photos by Oliver Raw)
Life

Maratua beckons tourists seeking low-key alternative to Bali

Indonesian island expects rise in visitors after relocation of national capital

10 August 2024
"Bahar," a remake of a South Korean drama, has enjoyed huge popularity in Turkey. (MF Yapim)
Media & Entertainment

Asian dramas spread across the world through Turkish remakes

South Korean and Japanese content is turning up in over 100 countries

10 August 2024
According to the International Monetary Fund, as of March 2024, the total balance of global foreign reserves stood at $12.3499 trillion, with the dollar accounting for 58.9% based on currency allocation.
Currencies

Central banks dump dollars and yuan in favor of gold

The 'stateless currency' shines as a haven amid geopolitical tension

10 August 2024
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda speaks at a press conference following a monetary policy meeting on July 31. (Photo by Yutaka Miyaguchi)
Opinion

BOJ still on hawkish track despite dovish bid to cool market turmoil

Central bank must improve communication, economy judgment and risk assessment

10 August 2024
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Markets

On topic: Japan stocks hit by historic turbulence

A collection of stories on current hot topics

10 August 2024
Submarines are among the defense hardware that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries builds for Japan's Self-Defense Forces. (Photo by Naoki Hori)
Equities

Mitsubishi Heavy leads Japan's defense-sector rally as market roils

Contractors benefit from higher military spending in tenser world

10 August 2024
Same-store sales in the first half were up 7.1% year-on-year.
Food & Beverage

McDonald's Japan supersizes profit, pairing price hikes and promotions

But popular $5 meals in U.S. spark concern about consumer cutbacks

10 August 2024
Rapidus President Atsuyoshi Koike acknowledged the chipmaker faces difficulty in raising private-sector funding. (Photo by Riho Nagao)
Interview

Japan's Rapidus to fully automate 2-nm chip fab, president says

Chasing TSMC and Samsung, startup aims to compete on delivery times

10 August 2024
Japanese stock prices have been trending down this month. (Photo by Yutaka Miyaguchi)
Equities

Japan stock sell-off: The end of the beginning?

Past crashes suggest a 20% recovery ahead -- if the first wave of selling is over

10 August 2024
Naver, South Korea's top internet company, reported stellar earnings for the April-June quarter. (Naver)
Technology

South Korea's Naver to maintain ownership of Line app operator

Tech company's stake comes under scrutiny after data leaks involving chat app

10 August 2024
Companies listed on Tokyo's Prime market have seen three consecutive years of record high profits. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Business trends

Japan corporate profits up 10% on weak yen, AI demand

Toyota, Hitachi among winners in April-June as China slump drags on others

10 August 2024
Electric and other new energy vehicles accounted for over 50% of China's domestic passenger auto sales for the first time in July.
Automobiles

China's auto sales slide 5% in July, dipping 2nd straight month

New energy vehicles make up majority of passenger auto sales for 1st time

10 August 2024
An electric vehicle from China's Dongfeng Motor. The European Union has imposed provisional tariffs of up to 37.6% on EVs made in China, saying they unfairly benefit from government subsidies.
Electric vehicles

China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on EVs

Beijing says it will 'safeguard the development rights and interests' of industry

9 August 2024
South Korea's POSCO and China's Baosteel have modeled their facilities after Nippon Steel's Kimitsu works, located south of Tokyo. (Photo by Yuji Ohira)
Materials

Nippon Steel pivots away from China to zero in on U.S., India

U.S. Steel acquisition and Indian blast furnaces critical to expansion

9 August 2024
An explosion engulfs Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp's cargo ship YM Mobility at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Ningbo, China, Aug 9, in this still from a social media video. 
Transportation

Powerful explosion sets off fireball on container ship at Chinese port

Container exploded on vessel loaded with hazardous goods at Ningbo-Zhoushan, says CCTV

9 August 2024
Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Cabs and founder of Ola Electric, third from left, rings the bell during Ola Electric's listing ceremony at the National Stock Exchange in Mumbai on Aug. 9.
IPO

Shares in Indian e-scooter maker Ola close up 20% after tepid debut

Softbank-backed startup yet to make profit despite accelerating sales

9 August 2024
Bottles of Kweichow Moutai liquor are displayed at a direct sales store in Beijing in November 2020. The popular spirit brand's share prices saw a bump on Friday after posting strong first-half numbers.
Food & Beverage

Moutai bucks China liquor slump with strong results

Maker of CCP's favorite tipple regains market cap lead as baijiu rivals struggle

9 August 2024
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz react as they hold a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Aug. 6.
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks

Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Harris takes on Trump

Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations

9 August 2024
Myanmar traditional restaurant chain Khaing Khaing Kyaw first expanded business operations into the Thai market in November 2023 and has since opened a second branch in Bangkok in March this year. (Photo by Htet Phyoe)
Myanmar Crisis

Myanmar businesses flood Thailand to follow fleeing customer base

Growing number of restaurants, shops in Bangkok reflect population exodus from war-torn state

9 August 2024
SMIC is China's leading maker of semiconductors. 
Semiconductors

SMIC says China's localization push is boosting chip demand

Top chipmaker's revenue grows 22% in April-June but profit sinks amid price battle

9 August 2024