Bridgestone replaces chief operating officer after just year and a half
TOKYO -- Bridgestone, the world's top tire maker by market share, has decided to replace its chief operating officer after...
Economic
Egypt-born minibus-share Swvl to debut in Southeast Asia
CAIRO -- A new type of ride-hailer that has taken over the streets of Cairo is rolling into Southeast Asia, a...
Bitcoin halving to boost its appeal as inflation hedge
TOKYO -- Bitcoin has drawn renewed interest from investors seeking inflation-resistant assets at a time when central banks are printing more money to...
China closes in on 70% of world’s 5G subscribers
GUANGZHOU -- China is on track to sign 70% of 5G smartphone contracts by the end of the year, putting it far...
Japan teams with 400 companies to cut reliance on China medical goods
TOKYO -- As the coronavirus pandemic brings Japan's dependence on imported medical supplies to the fore, the government has started working with...
Coronavirus latest: Gov. Cuomo to reopen some parts of New York
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Virus epicenter shifts from advanced nations to developing world
SAO PAULO/TOKYO -- While the U.S. and Europe move to reopen their economies, novel coronavirus cases are increasing rapidly in...
China proposes fast-track entry for Japanese business travelers
BEIJING -- China has approached Japan about reviving business travel between the two countries, Nikkei has learned.China has suggested that...
Coronavirus casts shadow over Japan’s bullet train operators
TOKYO -- Japan's bullet trains may be an icon of the country's technological prowess, but the shift to remote working...
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park faces closure as pandemic takes its toll
HONG KONG -- Ocean Park, Hong Kong's signature amusement park, could go out of business by the end of June,...
