Companies
Rakuten sells entire Pinterest stake as it offloads tech holdings
Japanese e-commerce group follows SoftBank in scaling back new bets
Consumer
Opinion
SoftBank failures show it is time to break up Japan's conglomerates
Sprawling Kirin and Sony must heed activist calls for their dismantling too
Coronavirus
World's top mobile show called off over coronavirus fears
Big names including Ericsson, Sony and Nokia pull out of Barcelona event
Coronavirus
JD.com makes drone deliveries as coronavirus cuts off usual modes
Company plans to expand service to other remote cities
Commodities
Weaker Asian jewelry buying weighs on gold demand in 2019
Analysts expect firm prices in 2020 amid fears over impact of coronavirus
Technology
Samsung unveils Galaxy S20, seeking head start in 5G race
Coronavirus hangs over event that featured medical masks and prevention tips
Consumer
Saving face time: Busy Japanese drive sales of no-fuss skin care
All-in-one products promise to streamline hectic morning routines
Nikkei Markets
Chow Tai Fook shuts 40 stores in Hong Kong and Macao due to virus
Jeweler's move follows similar temporary shutdowns across mainland China
Asia Insight
Abenomics falters as consumers' fears over social security grow
Tax hike reaction in Japan reveals deep unease ahead of coronavirus impact
Datawatch
Coronavirus exposes downside of global dependence on China
China's share of world trade has doubled since SARS outbreak of 2003
