Finance
Asian aircraft lessors' Russia losses top $1bn, led by SMBC Aviation
Most Chinese players yet to report impact of Western sanctions
Japan
Companies
Classic Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
Maker of stereos and speakers doomed by market shift to streaming and smartphones
Toshiba in turmoil
Toshiba receives interest from 10 potential buyout partners
Conglomerate says it will carefully choose the best proposal for the company
Climate Change
Japan to launch first exchange for carbon emissions trading
JPX and economy ministry will set up trial section on Tokyo bourse in September
Interview
Japan aid to Ukraine counters Russia risk in East Asia: ambassador
Korsunsky sees leadership role for Tokyo in recovery from conflict
Property
Nintendo heirs eye Kyoto revitalization project around HQ-turned-hotel
Late president's grandson envisions art and gathering spaces in decadeslong rebuild
Economy
Japan's current-account surplus to shrink 75% over 2 years: survey
Economists point to fossil fuel dependence, negative feedback from weak yen
Companies
Piano maker Yamaha plays up India, Philippines in new Asia-focused plan
Japanese brand targets 22% revenue growth in three years after COVID slump
Pharmaceuticals
Japanese drugmakers reduce Russia business in wake of Ukraine war
They join global peers in pulling back as logistics, payment systems deteriorate
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea fires 3 ballistic missile off its east coast
South Korea and Japan armies report test, which comes after Saturday's
SoftBank
SoftBank's Son turns defensive in face of record $16bn loss
Group vows to scale back new investments after tech sell-off hits its portfolio
Automobiles
Nissan sees recovering vehicle demand in the U.S., other markets
Revenue expected to be 18.7% higher but operating profit flat
#techAsia
TSMC price hike and a bargain-hunting Alibaba
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Announcements
Nikkei to launch Nikkei 225 Covered Call ATM Index
New index to be added to Strategy Index Series of Nikkei 225 from May 16
Automobiles
Subaru to build Japan's first electric vehicle plant
Automaker to invest $1.9bn in domestic EV production
Comment
Putin, the spy who lost sight of strategy in Ukraine
European conflict shows Japan importance of military spending
International relations
Japan, EU leaders discuss Russia sanctions, Indo-Pacific security
Kishida, von der Leyen and Michel share vision on strategic 'free and open' region
Semiconductors
Japan's chip industry faces old challenge: Scaling up production
A boutique investment bank is working to set up a chip foundry to fill the gap
Sports
Naomi Osaka leaves talent agency IMG to start her own venture
Four-time Grand Slam champion and agent name their talent agency Evolve
Datawatch
Why Japanese workers remain dissatisfied with their jobs
Only 60% are passionate despite fewer working hours, more paid time off