Politics
Abe reiterates nuclear-sharing discussion is necessary
Opposition Japan Innovation Party expresses support for proposal
Japan
Society
Ex-Nissan exec Kelly found guilty, offering lesson for Japan Inc.
Case has implications for use of plea bargains in probing corporate crime
Ukraine war
One week into Ukraine invasion, Russian analysts weigh the costs
Unexpected Japan and Taiwan sanctions seen biting into industry
Ukraine war
U.S. envoy to Japan sees world 'turning away from Putin'
Emanuel lauds Tokyo sanctions, calls Moscow's war a 'global confrontation'
Semiconductors
Kioxia's chip production returns to normal after contamination
Operations at former Toshiba unit were paused at 2 flash memory plants in Japan
Ukraine war
Japan, U.S. and Europe banks risk losses from $150bn Russia exposure
Citigroup, Raiffeisen and MUFG among top lenders
Pharmaceuticals
Kirin leans into health products and drugs, pouring in $900m
Majority of growth investment set aside for these segments for 1st time
Automobiles
Toyota to halt Russia production Friday as sanctions cut supply chain
Top automaker joins Honda in stopping exports to the country
Ukraine war
Japan to accept refugees from Ukraine
Kishida weighs separate arrangement from COVID border controls
Transportation
Ship carrying Porsche cars sinks in Atlantic after fire
Japanese operator Mitsui O.S.K. says crew of 22 are safe
Ukraine war
Honda and Mazda to halt exports to Russia
Growing wave of companies reconsider business in sanctions-hit country
Technology
Uber to expand 'dark stores' in Japan, becoming retailer
Meal delivery arm to increase physical footprint for fast online groceries
5G networks
Rakuten doubles down on global export of low-cost 5G technology
Group taps contract network development to recover from record $1bn-plus loss
The Nikkei View
Putin's only path forward is a cease-fire
Russia cannot be allowed to strip people of independence and freedom
Automobiles
Marelli faces pressure to adapt to EV age under debt relief plan
Nissan supplier seeks voluntary settlement with creditors in new filing
Insurance
Russia sanctions poke holes in insurance for Japanese companies
SWIFT expulsion puts frequently used reinsurance arrangements at risk
The Big Story
Asia's femtech revolution: the quest for better women's health
Underserved by mainstream health care, women from India to Japan turn to technology
Ukraine war
IEA members agree to release 60m barrels of oil after Russian invasion
U.S. will supply half the volume, as it seeks to tame spike in prices with allies
Ukraine war
From Manila to Tokyo, defense debate heats up amid Ukraine war
Call for nuclear-sharing emerges as countries revisit deterrence measures
Toshiba in turmoil
New Toshiba CEO vows to 'see things' from activist investors' view
Self-claimed digital native to refocus company on technology services