Food & Beverage
Ikinari Steak wants to reduce reliance on big-eating men
Stand-up restaurant chain rolls out lady's set to bring sizzle back
Food & Beverage
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
Commodities
Japan's wagyu exports sizzle as more Asians dig in
Rising incomes help spice up market but coronavirus looms over consumer spending
The Nikkei View
Global food markets need buffer against China's gyrations
Coronavirus, trade war and swine fever show vulnerability of key commodities
Nikkei Markets
Asian shares rebound even as Wuhan coronavirus fears linger
South Korean carmakers climb after monthly sales numbers
Caixin
Coronavirus costs China service sector $144bn in 1 week
Gloom pervades Lunar New Year holiday as people cancel travel and stay home
Companies
ITC shares plunge as India proposes more taxes on cigarettes
New levies could push up prices, damping demand and spurring illegal trade
Technology
Curry with a gin and tonic? AI gourmand declares it a match
Neural network tech analyzes taste to find the best pairings of food and drink
Coronavirus
China grounds almost 20% of domestic flights over coronavirus
More than 1,900 flights canceled as disruption ripples to Beijing and Shanghai
Business deals
Del Monte Philippines to sell its 13% stake to Singapore investor
Food processor expects to grow fruit sales in China after $130m deal
Food & Beverage
Japanese chef wins first Michelin 3-star rating in Paris
Kei Kobayashi opened restaurant Kei in 2011 and had two stars
Food & Beverage
Japanese restaurants in Asia grow 50% in 2 years
Rising middle class embraces sushi, ramen and washoku favorites
Coronavirus
City under lockdown: Anxiety and frustration simmer in Wuhan
Food is available, but hospital beds and medical supplies are lacking
Business trends
Wagyu prices fall as Japan turns to crossbred beef after tax hike
Average wholesale price down 10% in December, bucking long-term trend
Food & Beverage
South Korea's super spicy noodles find hot markets worldwide
Shin Ramyun maker builds second US plant with eye to Latin America
Arts
Japanese museum to showcase culture of country's indigenous Ainu
Hokkaido's first national park set for April opening, expects 1 million visitors
Business trends
Too close? Japanese companies reluctant to change auditors
Nearly 70% have remained bound to one auditing firm for over 10 years
Life
Taiwan's chocolate is making a sweet impression on global consumers
Despite small crops and uneven farming, Pingtung's cocoa industry is booming
Food & Beverage
No longer just a sushi extra, wasabi gets its moment in the sun
Company from plant's famed Japanese growing grounds chases global dreams
Interview
Philippine mobile leader plays down China Telecom's targets
State-owned Chinese operator teams up with Duterte pal Dennis Uy
