6 OCTOBER 2019
Asians’ love for instant coffee fuels Robusta cultivation
Vietnam, India, Brazil produce more as Arabica loses ground
7 OCTOBER 2019
Who is Abe’s successor? Japan’s ex-kingmakers offer clues
Key positions in cabinet and party have been paths to prime minister
Star Trek-style “teleportation” the new thing in travel
ANA explores a new way to connect people without flying
Nikka to crank out 20% more whisky, tasting future demand
Japanese distiller pours $61m into resolving shortage by 2030
Fertility crash: Japan’s births headed below 900,000 this year
Faster-than-expected decline strains social security and economic growth
Vietnam developer and Sumitomo join to build $4bn smart city
Hanoi site will employ ‘internet of things,’ with homes for up to 25,000 people
Panasonic prioritizes blow dryers over TVs in Europe
With help from Boots drugstores, Japanese electronics maker takes aim at Dyson
6 OCTOBER 2019
Japan’s countryside empties as young women set out for Tokyo
Lopsided internal migration patterns risk aggravating nation’s population swoon
Japan’s ruling coalition outshines other developed democracies
Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito steer nation clear of divisive populism
Human rights in Southeast Asia suppliers become priority in Japan
Ajinomoto and ANA work with NGOs to identify ethics issues of business partners
Chongqing bets on Japan’s robot makers for rebound from auto slump
‘China’s Detroit’ welcomes new industry as property bubble looms
South Korea falls into a Confucianist-capitalist trap
Spats with Japan expose an institutional disregard for manufacturing
5 OCTOBER 2019
Rose-colored glasses? Asia’s stylish set prefers purple contacts
Consumers in China and elsewhere use lenses like makeup for eyeballs
Diversity strengthens Japan on and off the rugby pitch
People from different backgrounds bring new thinking and unexpected benefits
JAL plots next move after US scuppers Hawaiian Airlines tie-up
Antitrust decision poses major setback for lucrative Japan-Hawaii flights
Japanese pay more for prized mushrooms as supply dries up
Restaurants and retailers face shortage of matsutake, a fall fixture
Rugby fans throng Japan, spilling out on less-beaten paths
World Cup events bring tourist money to sites beyond big city centers
Onkyo pulls plug on sale of audio business to US peer
Embattled company fails to meet critical goalposts to complete the deal
Japan to tighten screws on acquisitions by Big Tech
Digital antitrust panel proposes vetting sizable deals by Googles of the world
Blackstone sells 80 Japan condos to Allianz for $1.2bn
German insurer sees strong rental demand in Tokyo and Osaka
Quarter of Japanese companies ready to reduce China footprint
36% also say Hong Kong will be less attractive as business hub: Nikkei survey
4 OCTOBER 2019
Quarter of Japanese companies ready to reduce China footprint
36% also say Hong Kong will be less attractive as business hub: Nikkei survey
Lawson to log surprise operating profit thanks partly to cheesecake
Japan convenience chain sees 6% first-half growth, its first rise in 4 years
Uniqlo debuts in India as global rivalries in apparel heat up
CEO Yanai says Japanese brand will hit Ho Chi Minh City soon
Sell it to save it? Mahathir weighs Malaysia Airlines’ fate
National pride collides with financial reality as JAL waits in wings
Japan’s PM vows ‘all possible steps’ if economy falters
After sales tax hike, Abe hints at possibility of fiscal stimulus
Fitting room checkout eases retail therapy for Japan’s fashionistas
NTT Data looks to upgrade experience for customers and store clerks alike
China will use economic pain to hinder US’s Pacific missile deployment
Beijing’s leverage looms over American allies like Philippines and South Korea
Japan’s embattled state-backed fund eyes revival with new head
Former Mizuho Securities chief in final talks to run JIC’s stalled operations
US-Japan trade pact to kick off in January: foreign minister
Motegi hails ‘win-win’ deal and prepares for next round of talks
Insurer Tokio Marine to purchase US peer Pure Group for $3.1bn
Increase in natural disasters prompts Japanese company to diversify overseas portfolio
SoftBank Vision Fund chief rejects criticism over valuations
‘Does it matter?’ CEO Rajeev Misra asks, ‘we’re looking for three times return’
3 OCTOBER 2019
Ex-Kansai Electric official admits to receiving improper gift 20 years ago
Blockchain wins backing in Japan as Libra tips scales
Nomura and Daiwa pursue online rivals Rakuten and Monex in new digital race
Tokyo stocks slide after US announces tariffs on Europe
Japanese and Australian markets drop 2% in early trading
