Obituaries

Former Daewoo Chairman Kim Woo-choong dies at 83

Founder of South Korea's No. 2 conglomerate saw its rapid collapse

December 10, 2019 15:16 JST

Towering banker tamed US inflation in the 1980s

December 10, 2019 00:07 JST

Tetsu Nakamura talked about his life and mission in 2018 Nikkei interview

December 9, 2019 18:29 JST

Slain Japanese doctor wanted to 'shine light into dark corners'

December 5, 2019 16:21 JST

Former prime minister leaves many legacies, from privatizations to a stronger US alliance

November 30, 2019 08:23 JST

Conservative leader remembered for reforms and friendship with Ronald Reagan

November 29, 2019 14:42 JST

Born poor to Chinese immigrant parents, he built a real estate empire

November 27, 2019 17:17 JST

Minoru Yoneyama's rackets used by stars Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova

November 17, 2019 01:14 JST

Changing Japan's constitution betrays humanitarian example

November 14, 2019 14:00 JST

Tycoon's death prompts speculation over who will lead Philippine Airlines

November 11, 2019 16:33 JST