1 OCTOBER 2019
Venezuela’s Juan Guaido asks China and Russia to back him
Opposition leader offers ‘possibility of rapid recovery’ after Maduro departure
3 OCTOBER 2019
North Korea tests Trump’s limits with submarine-launched missile
Rocket lands in Japanese waters days before talks with US
Weak yuan deflates Chinese tourist spending in Japan
Cheaper watches and Pokemon enlisted to cast wider net for travelers
Chips meet chalk as Fujitsu’s AI scoring comes to gymnastics
System creates 3D rendering of performance to assist video replays
South Korea must learn from Japan to avoid decade of deflation
Higher minimum wage and taxes on companies hoarding cash will help
Retail retreat: Japan apparel group Onward to shut 20% of stores
Company sheds brick and mortar to invest more in growing online segment
Head of Japan’s Kansai Electric says he will not resign over scandal
$3m in payments and gifts cast new doubt on nuclear industry
2 OCTOBER 2019
Toyota to boost midcareer hiring in break with Japanese tradition
Race for IT talent prompts shift away from recruiting fresh out of college
Asian sporting unicorn One Championship plots global domination
Riding demand from content-hungry millennials, company moves to challenge UFC in its own backyard
US-Japan deal should serve as launch pad for free trade drive
Partial pact marks promising start but falls short of TPP’s example
South Korean bestseller attacking anti-Japan ‘tribalism’ stirs debate
Opposition says Moon’s harsh criticism of Tokyo has effect of isolating nation
Do not mistake Masayoshi Son for Warren Buffett
People instincts and investment philosophies set them apart
US must realize size is not everything when it comes to GDP
China’s economic growth benefits Americans too
North Korea fires ballistic missile after announcing US talks
Projectile thought to have fallen into Japan’s EEZ, Tokyo says
What’s missing in Japan’s consumption tax debate
Global race to reduce corporate tax will force Tokyo to rely on other levies
Tokyoites find dream life in rural Japan can be alienating
City of Kochi offers two-step immigration to ease culture shock
South Korea digs in its heels on Japan tariffs after WTO ruling
Anti-dumping duties dating to 2015 add fire to trade feud
Japan’s boards evolve as outside directors occupy 30% of seats
Women and foreigners make gains, but preventing misconduct remains a challenge
US vows cooperation with Japan in space
Embassy official touts NASA-JAXA efforts ahead of moon and mars missions
1 OCTOBER 2019
Nippon Steel’s alloy steel plants closure to last for extended period
Toyota and Bridgestone already start sourcing autoparts materials from other suppliers
SoftBank and Oyo in $100m plus deal for Japan apartment operator
Joint venture with Indian startup shows Son still hungry despite WeWork fiasco
Final WTO ruling favors Japan in tariff dispute with South Korea
Tokyo calls for talks as Seoul says trade body did not prove it is in violation
Japan manufacturer sentiment dims in BOJ Tankan for September
Survey reveals lowest confidence level since 2013
Japan’s jobless rate flat at 2.2% in August amid solid labor condition1 OCTOBER 2019
Japan raises consumption tax to 10%
Country’s economy faces major test, as all eyes fall on consumer confidence
Onsens and high ratings protect Dormy Inn from Korea drop-off
Multistar online reviews make it a favorite among Chinese tourists
Nippon Yusen tests self-sailing cargo ship
Radar and positioning tech promises to cut collisions
SoftBank’s break-even valuation for WeWork seen at $24bn
Drop-off from $47bn signals major blow to Japanese investor
80% of big Japanese companies still do business with Huawei: Nikkei poll
Sony and Panasonic among those maintaining ties despite US ban
Nomura and Daiwa join effort on blockchain-based fundraising
Security token offerings to debut in Japan starting next year
China’s military buildup is worry for neighbors and warning for US
Hypersonic missiles and stealthy jets bolster Beijing’s might
Japan’s public pension fund to hike investment in foreign bonds
Move to cope with BOJ’s negative-rate policy may rattle currency markets
30 SEPTEMBER 2019
How a Chinese entrepreneur caught the ‘minpaku’ wave
Clever technology and an eye for market gaps help budget travelers in Japan
Home sweet Hiroshima: fertile ground for Japanese entrepreneurs
Compact and with nature on its doorstep, this city offers big business potential and quality of life
