Technology
Toshiba to launch quantum cryptography services this year
Tamper-proof data encryption method targets financial and medical sectors
Consumer
Media & Entertainment
Japanese game developers jump into esports arena
Makers of Puzzle & Dragons and Monster Strike capitalize on move to mobile
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks fall as China keeps benchmark lending rate unchanged
Most mainland lenders decline, while Samsung climb to record highs
Media & Entertainment
Japan's virtual celebrities rise to threaten the real ones
Brands look to 9,000 'VTubers' as low-risk, high-reward marketing tools
Toshiba in turmoil
Toshiba centralizes power by appointing CEO Kurumatani as president
New chief led recovery from losses and scandal, now pushes digital-oriented strategy
Companies
Chinese mystery investor lights fire under Japan's Zojirushi
Shares rise after microwave maker Galanz lifts veil on ownership
Companies
Toshiba Machine faces surprise bid from Murakami-linked investors
Company prepared to take defensive measures against tender offer
Business trends
New China virus spurs 24-hour output of surgical masks in Japan
Unicharm boosts production ahead of Lunar New Year travel
Business trends
Do Japanese companies need posts for retired CEOs? Nissan says no
Companies must clarify the management roles for better transparency
Business trends
Tourist-magnet pedestrian zones return to Bangkok
Street vendors help revive Thai tourism hit by slowing Chinese economy
Technology
Foxconn to make electric cars in China with Fiat Chrysler
Apple supplier joins EV race, seeking growth beyond phones
Business trends
Asics shares jump as Nike braces for ban on superfast shoes
World Athletics' looming Vaporfly verdict also gives Mizuno a boost
Business trends
Japan's music industry rises again in new 'age of discovery'
World's second-biggest market sees growth in live music and physical sales
Business deals
Toshiba clears hurdle in bid for chip equipment maker NuFlare
Offer wins support from key shareholder Toshiba Machine
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks fall amid concerns over US-China trade relations
Chinese automakers, Tencent decline
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong shares slip ahead of US-China deal
Jiumaojiu International surges in trading debut, while CTR slumps
The Big Story
What Japan Inc. really thinks about Ghosn, Nissan's maverick savior
Carlos Ghosn's downfall sets up a clash between Japan's old guard and its reformists
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong shares extend losses before US-China deal
Chow Tai Fook slips after announcing it will not renew leases for 15 stores
Companies
Rice cooker maker Zojirushi fights overseas fund's board pick
Dueling proposals to face off at shareholders meeting next month
Media & Entertainment
Universal Studios Japan bets $545m on Super Nintendo World
Osaka's Hollywood theme park intends to open attraction before Tokyo Olympics
Technology
Toshiba taps quantum cryptography to send genome data
Hacker-proof technology to be used in finance
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks gain ahead of US and China signing trade deal this week
India's tech giant Infosys jumped 4.8% on better-than-expected profit
Startups
Chinese startup brings AI to the apparel industry
Virtual technology helps cut cost, streamline production, company says
Natural disasters
Volcanic eruption disrupts Philippine flights and businesses
Stock market suspends trading, while banks close branches
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong shares rise ahead of trade deal formalization
Chow Tai Fook gains after China same-store sales rise, while Vinda jumps on outlook