Interview
French credit insurer bullish on China growth, despite risks
Coface chief touts financial protection for companies seeking growth in Asia
Insurance
Business deals
Daiwa snatches long-time Nomura client from under its nose
Bitterness over failed acquisition sinks 14-year partnership with Japan Post
Business deals
Japan Post taps Daiwa to boost fee revenue
Postal group gives Nomura cold shoulder following failed 2017 deal
Interview
Japan can lead bridging of virtual-physical divide, top lobbyist says
CEO of insurer Sompo urges businesses to look beyond traditional industry lines
Companies
Chinese internet giants test virtual banking in Hong Kong
JD.com and ZhongAn will test new services before expanding overseas
Companies
Nomura exclusion from Japan Post share sale seen as snub
Decision said to be payback for scrapped deal two years earlier
Japan immigration
Japan immigration hits record high as foreign talent fills gaps
Inflow helps shore up shrinking working-age population
Opinion
Activist bid to rewire Sony can help make Japan Inc. great again
Loeb's plans add weight to a much-needed push to assert shareholder rights
Economy
Japan aims to produce 250,000 AI experts a year
Mandatory college course to ease severe shortage of data scientists
Property
Ultralow bond yields drive Japan's insurers back to real estate
Industry's property holdings set to grow for first time in four years
