Iran tensions
Japanese companies ban Middle East travel
Global players Komatsu, Chiyoda and Toray face dent to business
Machinery & Industrial Equipment
Cover Story
Red states: Trump Country's love affair with Chinese investment
The US president's heartlands turn to China to revive flagging industries
Datawatch
White appliance prices jump in Japan over past 10 years
Washing machines soar 90% as makers focus on highly functional 'smart' machines
Energy
Taiwan wind project gets boost from Japan government and banks
Trade insurance for Mitsubishi unit's project to be among the largest ever of its kind
Business trends
Japan's M&A boom put to test as recession fears loom
2019 deal count hits record as companies face shrinking growth at home
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong shares end year up after best December since 2000
Drug and smartphone parts makers lead annual advances, while telecoms underperform
Markets
Tokyo stocks weather trade war for best finish since 1990
Thin trading hints at uncertainty as banks and automakers lag
Technology
Japanese makers pounce on surgical robot opportunity
As dominant player's patents begin to expire, new technologies are ready to go
Interview
'No time left:' Nissan No. 3 Seki explains decision to bolt
Passion shown by new boss at Nidec sealed deal for 58-year-old
Electronics
How Daikin bested South Korea's LG in its Indian stronghold
Japanese air conditioner maker's success rests on three key pillars
