The pace of new hydrogen station openings in China has slowed. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)
Electric cars in China

China's fuel cell vehicle push loses momentum as sales sputter

Sinopec says it's being 'very cautious' on opening hydrogen stations

13 September 2024
Automakers face tens of billions of dollars in capital costs as technology shifts to EVs. (Source photos from Reuters)
Automobiles

GM, Hyundai Motor to explore joint vehicle development projects

Potential partnership could encompass wide range of technologies

13 September 2024
MUFG had planned to invest in India's HDB Financial Services. (Photo by Yuki Nakamura)
Business deals

MUFG to pause talks on investing in India's HDB Financial Services

Japanese financial group had been seeking stake in HDFC Bank unit

13 September 2024
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel is counting on a COVID-flu combination vaccine to boost revenue. (Photo by Kaori Yoshida) 
Pharmaceuticals

Moderna to launch skin cancer vaccine as soon as 2025: CEO

U.S. company hopes new shots will offset falling sales of COVID vaccine

13 September 2024
Sumitomo will work with India's Ampin Energy Transition to set up solar and other renewable energy plants in the country. (Ampin Energy Transition)
Energy

Japan's Sumitomo plans $700m renewable energy buildup in India

Venture with local startup to provide solar power to factories, offices

13 September 2024
ECB President Christine Lagarde painted a mixed picture of euro-area inflation sustained by rising wages even as overall labor cost pressures eased.
Economy

ECB cuts interest rates as inflation slows, growth weakens

'We are not pre-committing to a particular rate path,' bank chief Lagarde says

13 September 2024
Though profit is expected to grow, Ricoh is restructuring its organization to counter the shrinking office equipment market. (Photo by Kohei Yamada)
Electronics

Ricoh to cut 2,000 jobs globally as office printer demand falls

Japanese manufacturer to focus on providing digitization support for businesses

12 September 2024
Companies have accelerated permanent residency applications for foreign workers in anticipation of Donald Trump's potential return to the White House.
U.S. elections 2024

Trump-era immigration fears drive spike in U.S. green card applications

Companies accelerate paperwork to secure residency of foreign workers

12 September 2024
A man counts banknotes at a currency exchange shop in Pakistan's Peshawar. The nation last summer came close to default before a last-gasp bailout from the International Monetary Fund.
Economy

Pakistan cuts key interest rate by 2 percentage points to 17.5%

Move marks third straight reduction as central bank tries to spur growth

12 September 2024
Opposition to Nippon Steel's attempted acquisition of U.S. Steel may put the company's creditworthiness at risk. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
12 September 2024
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#techAsia

Export clampdowns and a smartphone face-off

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

12 September 2024
Japan's benchmark index Nikkei Stock Average rose sharply during trading on Sept. 12 in Tokyo after tech-led gains on Wall Street and as the yen weakened. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
Equities

Japan stocks jump 3.4%, track Wall Street tech gains

Domestic shares unlikely to repeat historic August plunge, strategists say

12 September 2024
A U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania. Negotiations between Nippon Steel and the U.S. government over the Japanese steelmaker's planned buyout of its U.S. counterpart are at a critical stage.
Business deals

Nippon Steel meets U.S. officials amid concerns focusing on India, China

Steelmaker execs arrange 'rush' meeting with Treasury Department

12 September 2024
SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha speaks to Nikkei Asia during an interview on Sept. 5. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Semiconductors

More chip hubs needed to bolster global supply chain resilience: SEMI CEO

Association chief sees semiconductors becoming a $1tn industry within eight years, $2tn by 2040

12 September 2024
Coal being moved from a barge at Indonesia's Tanjug Priok port. Indonesian mining companies have been buying up Western coal assets driven by lower emissions rules and cheap financing
Commodities

Indonesian coal companies go on buying spree for Western mines

Assets are at bargain prices, industry executives say

12 September 2024
A meaty stir-fry and egg roll -- both made of tofu -- at Jujube Tree, also known as Vegetarian Lifestyle. (All photos by Jake Galen)
Life

Meatless feasts in Shanghai: 5 delicious destinations

Interest in vegetarian and vegan food is rising in China's trendsetter city

12 September 2024
Many Japanese businesses, including Honda Motor, have operations in the Indian state of Rajasthan. (Photo by Ryosuke Hanada)
Interview

India's Rajasthan courts Japan auto industry with eye on EVs

State chief touts potential for business and tourism opportunities

12 September 2024
NHK's mandate says that it must accurately report on Japan's official views, which the recent broadcast contradicted. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Media & Entertainment

Japan's NHK under fire for controversial unscripted remarks

Public broadcaster pilloried for failing to cut mic of announcer going rogue

12 September 2024
Japan's Seven & i’s logo is seen at its 7-Eleven convenience store in Tokyo on Aug. 19.
Opinion

Seven & i vs. Couche-Tard showdown will test Japan Inc.'s swagger

Bid underscores changes coursing through corporate Japan

12 September 2024
Shortly after Xi Jinping became president of China, the Communist Party newspaper People's Daily concluded for the first time that the status of Okinawa was "unresolved," despite decades of official recognition of Okinawa as part of Japan. (Source photo by Yusuke Hinata)
China up close

Analysis: China moves to play 'Okinawa card' over Japan's Taiwan stance

'Ryukyu research center' could reverse Beijing's position since Mao era

12 September 2024
The influential United Steelworkers union has opposed Nippon Steel's proposed takeover of U.S. Steel.
Business deals

Nippon Steel publishes exchanges with union on U.S. Steel deal

Japan steelmaker disputes 'mischaracterizations' amid continued USW pushback

12 September 2024
Contractors hired for mining work in Australia now must receive the same pay as in-house employees.
Commodities

Australia's mining industry faults new labor rights for rising costs

Minerals Council cites multi-employer bargaining and 'same job, same pay' law

12 September 2024
With Japan's number of millionaires likely to grow, major securities companies are boosting offerings tailored to them. (Nikkei photo montage)
Wealth Management

Japan megabank brokerages ramp up wealth management business

MUFG, Mizuho and SMBC pursue upmarket clients with personal service

12 September 2024
Japanese automakers, like Toyota Motor, have been expanding their hybrid lineup in Indonesia. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)
Automobiles

Indonesia hybrid car incentives grind to halt amid political shakeup

Economic minister who backed measure gives up reins to major party

12 September 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers an address at Semicon India on Sept. 11. (Photo by Aya Onishi)
Semiconductors

Semicon India: Modi touts goal to become chipmaking powerhouse

Now is 'right time' for global chipmakers to be in India: PM says at expo

12 September 2024