Economy

Gita Gopinath, chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, warns of "an abrupt sell-off in the financial and commodity markets" spurred by prolonged trade tensions.
Economy

China slowdown poised to worsen: top IMF economist

Another sell-off possible if trade war drags on, Gopinath says

22 January 2019
The Nissan logo at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 14.
21 January 2019
Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei holds an interview at the Chinese company's Shenzhen headquarters. (Photo by Takashi Kawakami)
Interview

Huawei is no ZTE, and will counter US ban with own tech: CEO

Ren Zhengfei says daughter Meng Wanzhou will not be successor

19 January 2019
The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate an acrylics value chain at Mundra port in the western Indian state of Gujarat.
Companies

Adani Group and BASF to partner for $2.3bn India petrochemical venture

The two companies seek to set up a facility to serve automotive, construction industries

18 January 2019
Japan's Hitachi will pull the plug on a nuclear plant project in the U.K., raising doubts about the future of the industry.
Companies

Hitachi takes $2.8bn hit from UK nuclear project freeze

Decision creates uncertainty over nuclear industry, British energy policy

17 January 2019
Union Jack flags outside the Houses of Parliament in London. U.K. Companies are bracing for a potential no-deal Brexit.
Economy

Asian companies warn of 'serious implications' of no-deal Brexit

UK parliament's rejection of EU withdrawal plan leaves businesses fearing worst

16 January 2019
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose the creation of a data-sharing framework based on principles of "freedom and trust."
Economy

Abe to push for global data-sharing rules at Davos

Japanese leader sees freer corporate activity driving world economy

16 January 2019
The U.K. will explore bilateral and multilateral deals to ensure stable investment from Japan after Brexit, said Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
Interview

UK interested in both TPP and Japan FTA after Brexit, says Hunt

Foreign secretary calls Japanese companies 'some of our most important investors'

10 January 2019
This 450,000-ton crude oil import terminal near the eastern Chinese city of Zhoushan came into service in 2018.  
Economy

China, Russia and EU edge away from petrodollar

Rise of US unilateralism raises concern about relying on greenback for oil trade

7 January 2019
A ship leaves a port in Indonesia, which has indicated interest in joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
Trade war

Japan rings in the year of mega free trade

TPP-11 zone covers a big chunk of global GDP -- but not US and China

30 December 2018
Cars wait to be shipped from Nissan's plant in Dalian, Liaoning province. The automaker is fighting to reduce inventory. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
Companies

Automakers in China put the brakes on production

Nissan and Mazda to cut back 20% as market slowdown takes its toll

28 December 2018
The Japanese government decided in 2016 to shut down the Monju fast breeder reactor in western Japan for good, following a string of financial and technical problems.
Economy

Japan's nuclear recycling policy runs aground

End of fast reactor project and uranium glut raise doubts over fuel reprocessing

19 December 2018
Japan, the European Union and the U.S. plan to discuss the creation of common rules to foster the free flow of information.
Economy

Japan, US and EU to establish data transfer rules

Nations seek privacy safeguards and to block personal data flows to China

18 December 2018
Tesla has cut the price in China of the cheapest configuration of its mainstay Model S by 5%.
Trade war

Tesla and BMW cut prices after China lowers auto tariffs

High-end brands move to regain ground lost during trade war escalation

16 December 2018
The Japan-EU trade deal is expected to bring more European cheese to Japan and more Japanese cars to Europe. (Photo by Wataru Ito)
Economy

Japan-EU trade pact to take effect Feb. 1

Europe signs off on huge deal spanning 40% of global trade

13 December 2018
Carlos Ghosn attends an executive committee meeting at Nissan. (Photo by Mamoru Yago)
Nissan's Ghosn crisis

Ghosn indictment shines fresh light on Japan Inc.'s sleeping boards

Internal governance failures and serious missteps highlight weaknesses

10 December 2018
Asian businesses have a more negative view of the consequences of Brexit than companies from elsewhere, according to consultants EY.
Business trends

Japanese companies look to Germany and Holland amid Brexit fears

Investment agencies inundated with relocation inquiries as crucial vote looms

10 December 2018
European wines on display at a Tokyo store. Wine, car parts and agricultural goods are among the products that will have lower tariffs through the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement.
Economy

Japan-EU trade pact clears hurdle on road to Feb. 1 start

Tokyo seeks stronger hand in upcoming US negotiations

8 December 2018
Hybrids now account for more than 50% of Toyota's portfolio in Europe.
Companies

Toyota under fire over support for diesel bans in Europe

Japanese automaker accused of exploiting NGO to gain advantage over German rivals

3 December 2018
Lixil's deal was blocked by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., an inter-agency committee chaired by the Treasury Department, which reviews the national security implications of foreign investment regarding the U.S.
Trade war

Under US pressure, Lixil abandons unit sale to China

Deal blocked by review panel in October over security concerns

28 November 2018
South Korea's President Moon Jae-in poses with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May during a summit in Brussels in October
Economy

South Korea strives to beat Japan and China to UK trade deal

Trade ministry holds hearing to discuss economic benefits of a post-Brexit FTA

21 November 2018
WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo is concerned over an issue regarding the U.S. and the WTO's dispute settlement mechanism. (Photo by Keiichiro Sato)
International relations

WTO director-general calls reform proposal a 'first step'

Japan, US and EU want to penalize China for disregarding subsidy rule

9 November 2018
UK secretary of state for business Greg Clark speaks with the Nikkei Asian Review at the British Embassy in Tokyo. (Photo by Mitsuru Obe)
Interview

Britain open to Chinese investment despite security concerns

Business secretary reassures Japanese investors Brexit deal is now possible

8 November 2018
The European Union hopes to prevent the rise of killer robots, and it wants Japan to help. (Getty Images)
Interview

EU enlists Japan to help establish AI safeguards

European Commission VP also voices concern over Chinese 'debt traps'

30 October 2018
The share prices of Asia's major chip players have taken a big hit in recent months.
Trade war

Asian chip share rout provides strong indication of a tough 2019

Semiconductor industry braces for slowdown as trade war creates overhang

28 October 2018