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Wednesday, 3 March, 2021

Tuesday, 2 March, 2021

Carlos Ghosn

Americans accused of aiding Ghosn escape taken into Japanese custody

Father and son arrested on arrival in Tokyo after losing battle against extradition from US

Tuesday, 2 March, 2021

FT MagazineFT Magazine

The big turn-off: why Japan switched from TV to online

Comedians and singers have realised that they can generate significant income — and independence — from online channels

Monday, 1 March, 2021

InterviewJapanese business & finance

Japan prepares to shake up corporate code

Top financial regulator to push listed companies to strengthen boards with more independent directors

Sunday, 28 February, 2021

Panasonic Corp

Panasonic signals a break from its conservative past

An ad campaign depicting Japanese same-sex couples is a cautious step in the right direction

Friday, 26 February, 2021

Capital markets

Treasury yields fall after savage bond sell-off abates

Nasdaq Composite bounces back from steepest fall since October

Tuesday, 23 February, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors Corp

Mitsubishi Motors set to reverse move to withdraw from Europe

Japanese group’s expected U-turn a sign of fresh rifts in alliance with Renault and Nissan

Tuesday, 23 February, 2021

News in-depthMyanmar

Japanese companies stick with Myanmar despite putsch

Kirin pulled out of military-linked beer deal but for others, it’s business as usual

Monday, 22 February, 2021

FT Globetrotter

Magic beans: five of Tokyo’s top spots for coffee

Choosing the best coffee shops in Tokyo — a city awash with excellent Java — is nigh-on mission impossible. Here are five of the many that give our correspondent a real buzz

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Sunday, 21 February, 2021

Asia-Pacific equities

Nikkei 30,000 brings back memories of 1980s mania

The index’s continued rise suggests retail investors are changing Japan’s markets

Thursday, 18 February, 2021

FT Magazine

Hong Kong’s historic businesses face an uncertain future

As pressure from Beijing increases, empires such as Jardine Matheson and Swire must work out their next move

Monday, 15 February, 2021

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Japan’s ailing regional banks receive a digital boost Premium

The pandemic is forcing older, more remote customers to engage with financial services online

Sunday, 14 February, 2021

Japanese business & finance

There’s a bad smell to Japan’s corporate governance reform

Sharp local proverb captures sense of tokenism and old mores resisting change

Sunday, 14 February, 2021

Asia-Pacific companies

Japan’s Unizo under pressure to consider bankruptcy filing

Employees backed by Lone Star bought out real estate developer for $1.9bn last year

Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

Olympic Games

Pressure grows on Tokyo Olympics chief to resign over sexism row

Governor refuses meeting with Yoshiro Mori as sponsors step up criticism of former prime minister

Monday, 8 February, 2021

Asia-Pacific equities

Japan’s Topix stock index closes at highest level since 1991

Country’s main stock gauge surpasses key level on weaker yen and global economic optimism

Saturday, 6 February, 2021

Yoshiro Mori

Tokyo Olympics chief’s moment of national sexist shame

Yoshiro Mori’s lack of remorse in the face of public outrage typifies Japan’s out-of-touch elite

Friday, 5 February, 2021

FT News Briefing podcast9 min listen

Carmakers’ chip woes, UK directors’ liability, nursing home robots

German carmakers consider an overhaul of semiconductor stockpiles to avoid supply chain troubles

Thursday, 4 February, 2021

Nomura Holdings Inc

Nomura to boost private equity unit as buoyant markets fuel profits

Bank also hopes to benefit from M&A splurge by Japanese companies seeking growth abroad

Tuesday, 2 February, 2021

FT MagazineTechnology

Japan’s love of robots is paying off

Smart, mobile machines, like those filling its nursing homes, bring economic benefits to an ageing society

Monday, 1 February, 2021

News in-depthSoftBank Group Corp16 min

SoftBank: piecing the puzzle together | FT Film

Masayoshi Son's company has been called a telecoms group, an investment group - what exactly is it?

Sunday, 31 January, 2021

Professional services

Companies consider writing Hong Kong out of legal contracts

International corporations are concerned Beijing’s growing influence will damage rule of law in the territory

Sunday, 31 January, 2021

Coronavirus pandemic

Gadget makers seek gold in eerie Tokyo trade show

‘Faster than scissors’ pouch-opener foresees pandemic profits from lasting Covid trends

Saturday, 30 January, 2021

News in-depthCarlos Ghosn

Carlos Ghosn’s reign is detailed and dissected in a Tokyo courtroom

Trial of former Nissan boss’s lieutenants reveals tensions that led dramatic downfall

Thursday, 28 January, 2021

Runaway Markets

US trading volumes soar past 2008 peak in Reddit battle

More than 23bn shares changed hands on Wednesday as amateur investors tussle with hedge funds

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