Economy

Populist policies ahead of elections are also common in India and Thailand.
Politics

After gaining hold in Europe, populism spreads across Asia

Fiscal austerity hampers growth amid growing social divide

28 May 2019
Arm's chip designs form a crucial part of the global mobile device supply chain. (Photo courtesy of Arm)
Huawei crackdown

Huawei's chipmaking ambitions at risk after Arm cuts ties

Move by key UK chip designer chokes off crucial intellectual property rights

23 May 2019
A pig farm in northern China's Hebei Province: Global pork prices have jumped by up to 40% as China struggles to stamp out African swine fever.
Economy

Swine fever and trade war wreak havoc on China's pork supply

Europe sees demand rise as Chinese buyers cancel order for 3,000 tons of US meat

22 May 2019
Singapore, whose economy heavily relies on trade, has been eagerly promoting free trade in the international community. 
21 May 2019
Industry watchers say losing access to Android will hurt Huawei's popularity in the European smartphone market. (AP/Reuters)
Trade war

Google lockout would hit Huawei's smartphone business 'right away'

Loss of Android expected to drive away European users

21 May 2019
Infineon's decision to halt shipments to Huawei could have serious repercussions for the Chinese company.
Trade war

Germany's Infineon suspends US shipments to Huawei

Chipmaker halts deliveries to review impact of curb on Chinese tech giant

21 May 2019
Many European countries already have Huawei Technologies equipment in their 4G networks, which would be costly to replace.
5G networks

Europe adopts Huawei gear into 5G networks over US objections

Countries including UK and Netherlands seek balance between security and cost

16 May 2019
China's escalating trade fight with the U.S. has hurt domestic consumer sentiment and slowed the economy, making it riskier for foreign companies to do business with Chinese counterparts.
Interview

French credit insurer bullish on China growth, despite risks

Coface chief touts financial protection for companies seeking growth in Asia

16 May 2019
Nurses take their oaths in Manila. The high caliber of the nurses and training programs in the Philippines and the experience of recruiting in the country has made it one of the nursing strongholds in Asia.
Economy

UK turns to Asia for nurses to cover staff shortages

Hospitals recruit health workers from India and Philippines amid fall from EU

5 May 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders stand for a group photo at a welcoming banquet for the Belt and Road Forum at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Belt and Road

China looks West for Belt and Road allies amid Asia pushback

Peru signs up to initiative with Switzerland set to join soon

27 April 2019
The Nikkei Asian Review received the award for Best Economics Article earlier this month from the Madrid-based IE Business School.
Announcements

Nikkei Asian Review wins third IE Business School journalism award

Cover story on 'quiet crisis' at Japanese banks is named Best Economics Article

25 April 2019
Japan's openness toward immigrant workers is a product of the confidence that comes from a tight labor market. (Photo by Ken Kobahashi) 
Opinion

Europe turning Japanese? No, it's much worse.

Europe struggles to escape stagnation, while Japan is recovering from its lost decades

24 April 2019
Volkswagen cars are lined up at the German port of Emden: Germany's auto industry has been hit by a slowdown in the vital Chinese market.
Business trends

China's slowdown unnerves German automotive suppliers

Car sales in China are likely to keep sinking, pressuring manufacturers

19 April 2019
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, center, met with European Council President Donald Tusk, left, and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels. 
Economy

Beijing gives ground on subsidies at China-EU summit

Visit by Premier Li brings agreement to reach investment pact by 2020

10 April 2019
There are limits to what unconventional policy can achieve. 
Opinion

The mirage of interest rate normalization

Many advanced economies are trapped into a low-interest rate, low-growth era

10 April 2019
China's shift toward Brazilian soybeans may not be easily undone, even if tariffs on imports of the crop from the U.S. are lowered.
Trade war

Trade war carves new paths for LNG and soybeans

One year on, US exporters see China opportunities lost to Brazil and Australia

1 April 2019
Japan's beef imports from Canada more than tripled in February.
Economy

US beef and pork squeezed in Japan by free trade alternatives

Disgruntled American ranchers loom over bilateral talks

29 March 2019
King Power's duty-free monopoly in Thailand may be coming to an end. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Companies

Thai duty-free monopoly under pressure after election

Foreign rivals including Lotte and The Mall aim to break King Power's grip on sector

28 March 2019
Italy and China will be acting together in some areas of common interest.
Opinion

China's Italian advance threatens EU unity

Trieste port plans could change north-south economic balance

25 March 2019
Wine made from koshu grapes is known for a delicate bouquet and pairs well with many kinds of food.
Companies

Kirin to bring native Japanese wines to Europe

Japan-EU trade deal uncorks fresh market for the beverage group

22 March 2019
Shareholders are making out as companies redirect their cash on hand away from capital investments and toward dividends and share buybacks.
Business trends

Global shareholder returns nearly double since financial crisis

Record-high earnings drive $2.38 trillion in investor rewards in fiscal 2018

20 March 2019
European officials met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing in July 2018. The EU is updating its China strategy to account for Beijing's growing clout and ambition.
International relations

EU to update strategy on 'rival' China at summit next week

Brussels urges cooperation on Iran deal and climate change but caution on 5G

16 March 2019
Japan has made encouraging progress on urban environmental sustainability, which can be applied to the polluted cities of China and India.
Opinion

Japan -- the sun can also rise

An aging nation will still have a bright future if it boosts productivity with tech

15 March 2019
A Huawei booth is pictured at the sponsors' area during the Christian Democratic Union party congress in Hamburg, Germany, December 2018.
5G networks

Germany pledges 5G talks with US over Huawei threat

Merkel asserts independence but offers nod on warning of intelligence break

14 March 2019
Asian nations know it is rarely in their interest to irk China without very good reason. 
Opinion

US must learn from anti-Huawei campaign struggle

Washington should play security card only when evidence is strong, or risk alienating allies

5 March 2019