7 JANUARY 2020
Tokio Marine to sign $370m partnership with top Brazil bank
Joint venture eyes top share in South American country’s fire insurance market
9 JANUARY 2020
Dupont to invest $28m in South Korea to make key chip materials
US company’s move helps South Korea work around Japanese export curbs
Ghosn claims injustice from Beirut, but Tokyo calls it unacceptable
Ex-Nissan chief accuses six former colleagues of conspiracy
Mitsubishi to enroll 100 managers in Harvard and Insead courses
Trading house taps online classes as cheaper alternative to overseas MBA
Japan plans defenses against drones at Olympic venues
Police prepare detectors, jammers and nets to protect Tokyo Games
Japanese companies ban Middle East travel
Global players Komatsu, Chiyoda and Toray face dent to business
Ghosn lawyers clash with prosecutors over key computer
Team refuses to hand over device used to prepare defense
Nomura regains crown as Japan’s top M&A adviser
Major all-domestic deals and streamlining push give local players an edge
Toyota aims to sell 500,000 EVs in 2025, chasing VW’s 3m
Still focused on hybrids, Japanese automaker tries to clear Chinese quota
Ghosn saga leaves unanswered questions over Japan business norms
Victim to some, villain to others, ex-Nissan chief’s experience is not unique
8 JANUARY 2020
Iran’s missile strike sends gold and oil prices up
Investors shift to risk-off mode amid escalating tensions in the Middle East
Asian stocks dive after Iran fires missiles at US-led forces
Yen, gold and oil surge as investors fear tensions following Soleimani killing
WeWork to add three more Tokyo offices as expansion continues
Shared-office provider to add over 13,000 sq. meters, with more to come
US-Iran crisis poses fresh and enduring risk to Middle East oil supply
China, India and Japan need to take diplomatic initiative as big importers from Gulf
White appliance prices jump in Japan over past 10 years
Washing machines soar 90% as makers focus on highly functional ‘smart’ machines
Ghosn’s flight to Lebanon undermines Japanese sovereignty
International confidence and public trust at risk if case goes unresolved
Taiwan’s UMC hunts for acquisitions as China closes in
Bullish chipmaker focuses on 5G and its fastest-growing markets, South Korea and Taiwan
India emerges as Asia’s leader in socially beneficial markets
Planned Social Stock Exchange to connect impact investors with entrepreneurs
Japan’s real wages fell 0.9% in November, threatening demand
Labor ministry data shows fallout from a rise in consumer price index
Ghosn’s legal team accuses Nissan of ‘perversion of truth’
Ex-auto exec vows to restore reputation, claims to be victim of company coup
Japan snow shortage risks putting ski jump competition on ice
Warmer winters in Yamagata also endanger famed ‘snow monsters’
Iconic Japanese bridge to shine on all year as a tourist lure
Prefectures aim to give the Great Seto Bridge an Olympic boost
Smart cities: Samsung and Toyota sketch future urban life at CES
Two global manufacturers move beyond machines to user experiences
Lebanon president denies Beirut role in Ghosn escape
Aoun promises Japanese ambassador full cooperation
Over 70% of East Asian executives expect Trump reelection
Two thirds of South Korean leaders see better ties with Japan this year
Japan’s Aozora Bank buys into Vietnamese lender
First foreign deal offers foothold in fast-growing market
Turning fish into vegetarians with ‘impossible fodder’
Japanese scientists develop plant-based food to conserve marine stock
Tokyo prosecutors obtain arrest warrant for Ghosn’s wife
Carole Ghosn, in Lebanon, suspected of perjury in probe into ex-Nissan chief
7 JANUARY 2020
Lebanese are ‘angry’ over Ghosn’s Israel dealings, local lawyer says
Instead of hero’s welcome, Hassan Bazzi wants ex-Nissan boss put on trial
Sony unveils self-driving car to be tested in fiscal 2020
Prototype intended to glean know-how for developing image sensor market
Japan Post scandal shows external directors unable to do their jobs
Lack of communication, skepticism and risk management put Japan Inc in harsh light
The Carlos Ghosn effect: Japan mandates large luggage inspections
Private jet passengers face mandatory inspections of oversize trunks
Outdated work practices risk hobbling Japan’s ministries
Civil servants worn out by long hours and unrealistic expectations
Japan’s Abe faces cold reality in rush to save ‘ice age’ workers
Last-ditch plan seeks 300,000 jobs for middle-aged ‘lost generation’
Toyota to build prototype ‘city of the future’ in Japan
CEO calls hydrogen-powered community near Mt. Fuji his ‘field of dreams’
Ghosn rode in train, car and box to stage escape
French minister suggests former chairman should face justice
Ghosn’s price for escape from Japan: his career
Sullied reputation and fugitive status leave former jet-setter with few options
US and China on cusp of new cold war, Abe deputy says
Japan’s Aso also warns of digital yuan seeping into Belt and Road
Asian startups bet on US $400bn consumer tech market
CES preview showcases smart mirrors, dog wearables and more
Japan and Vietnam vow to uphold rule of law in South China Sea
Foreign ministers agree to cooperate on growth in Southeast Asia
6 JANUARY 2020
Vegan sushi is the new frontier for plant-based cuisine in Japan
Japanese chefs skip the animal protein to re-imagine traditional favorites
Chinese electric carmaker Byton says it is on track for 2020 mass production
Startup announces partnerships with Marubeni and ViacomCBS at Vegas event
Taiwan wind project gets boost from Japan government and banks
Trade insurance for Mitsubishi unit’s project to be among the largest ever of its kind
Japan’s M&A boom put to test as recession fears loom
2019 deal count hits record as companies face shrinking growth at home
Japan looks to spur investment with step-by-step registration guide
Watchdog hopes handbook for setting up firms brings more players to Tokyo
Japan deploys robots to tackle beaches strewn with plastic waste
Garbage from other Asian countries piles up on sacred island’s shores
Duped into divorce: Foreign nationals plead for help in Japan
Many unwittingly divorced under “easy” system
Asia’s consumers must take lead in abandoning plastic packaging
Switching to renewable sources will protect environment and boost economy
Losing my tradition: Japan’s temples and shrines go cashless
Old clashes with new as digital saisen offerings raises issues among worshippers
Exclusive: Fujifilm to end Xerox sales partnership in 2021
Office equipment makers to become rivals in Asian markets
Tokyo stocks start 2020 with heavy losses amid US-Iran tensions
Shares drop nearly 2% in first 15 minutes of trading
Japan’s first ESG real estate fund set for launch
Farm lender Norinchukin picks properties tied to green energy and worker health
Case allegedly hiding Ghosn wasn’t X-rayed at airport
Kansai International under scrutiny as Japan tightens immigration procedures
Japan orders tighter immigration procedures after Ghosn flees country
Justice minister says court has revoked former exec’s bail after ‘apparently illegal’ departure
5 JANUARY 2020
Hokkaido furniture maker attracts big names with go-slow approach
Time & Style blends northern Japan’s prized timber with old traditions
‘Winter’ is coming for Asia’s unicorns in 2020
New billion-dollar startups halved in 2019 as ‘WeWork turmoil’ sweeps the region
Tuna fetches $1.8m at New Year auction in Tokyo
Restaurant chain Sushizanmai places winning bid for second straight year
US-China tensions make Japan’s balancing act even harder
Tokyo has to improve ties with Beijing without angering Washington
Village shops in Myanmar take a page from Japan’s retail playbook
Startup Linklusion offers greater efficiency and choice to rural stores
Tokyo prosecutors to probe Ghosn’s escape from Japan
Senior official says detention was necessary to prevent ex-Nissan chief destroying evidence
Mock meat merchants smell $16bn opportunity in Asia-Pacific
From Mos Burger to Li Ka-shing, everyone wants slice of market in 2020
Turkish jet worker aided Ghosn escape under ‘threats to family’
Former Nissan chairman to face Lebanese prosecutors ‘as early as Monday‘
For Yokohama, Osaka and Tokyo, casino bids still a game of chance
Skeptical residents, vague deadlines and elections are among the pitfalls
