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Lotte founder built empire in 2 lands, but wished to conquer steel

Shin Kyuk-ho was last of South Korea's original chaebol generation

January 20, 2020 07:04 JST

Lower cost to help spread self-checkouts and other connected services

January 19, 2020 05:14 JST

Carlos Ghosn's downfall sets up a clash between Japan's old guard and its reformists

January 15, 2020 15:23 JST

China turns microscope on steelmakers over profit declines and risk of new glut

January 13, 2020 15:12 JST

Hong Kong and US pay price as beacons of economic freedom dim

January 13, 2020 02:00 JST

Automakers turn in-house, while Japan and South Korean rivals rise

January 11, 2020 02:56 JST

Optimism over Sino-American trade also boosts equities

January 10, 2020 21:00 JST

Global players Komatsu, Chiyoda and Toray face dent to business

January 9, 2020 05:31 JST

Evacuations weighs on economy as Tehran enacts 'revenge scenario'

January 8, 2020 10:52 JST

Two thirds of South Korean leaders see better ties with Japan this year

January 8, 2020 03:32 JST