Commodities
Nippon Steel to end output of auto sheet metal at China plant
Venture failed to attract local parts makers, prompting switch to Japan supplies
Materials
Commodities
Historic drought in Australia rattles global farm goods market
Wool, wheat and sugar prices spike as exports dwindle
Companies
Hitachi pursues 10% profit margin by trimming fat
Japanese conglomerate unloads power, chemicals and diagnostic imaging businesses
Companies
Tata's sacking of ex-chairman Cyrus Mistry ruled 'illegal'
India tribunal reinstates executive, giving company four weeks to appeal
Business deals
Hitachi to sell chemical and medical equipment units for $6bn
Buyers Showa Denko and Fujifilm step up as Japanese conglomerate reorganizes
Business deals
2-year quest to buy Essar exposes risk of India investment
Tangles with government and in court dragged on as bottom fell out of steel market
Business deals
Nippon Steel and ArcelorMittal complete Indian steelmaker buyout
Long-sought takeover of Essar Steel realized after multiple court battles
Education
K-pop and job pressures connect students in Japan and South Korea
Language schools in demand on both sides despite diplomatic row
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks surge as Trump reportedly approves trade deal
Chinese companies post biggest gains on A300 index
Automobiles
Will your next car be made from paper and plastic?
Plant-based and other lightweight materials promise a more eco-friendly ride
