Interview
Koizumi eyes solar and wind power in parks for zero-carbon push
Japan's environment chief backs EVs and municipal aid to reach 2050 goal
Japan
Retail
Bangkok's Tokyu store to close in latest exit by Japanese retailer
Pandemic deals knockout blow to location that survived Asian financial crisis
International relations
Suga walks tightrope between US and China
Prime minister tones down 'free and open Indo-Pacific' language to cast wider net
Finance
Blackstone zeroes in on Japan's affluent
US private equity group targets individuals unhappy with paltry returns
International relations
Japan, US and Australia to finance undersea cable for Palau
Project marks first infrastructure aid for free and open Indo-Pacific under Suga
Travel & Leisure
Bike-to-work boom boosts Shimano earnings
Parts maker sees shortages in Europe and America as demand surges
Transportation
ANA to cut $3.8bn in costs in attempt at profitability next year
Japan's flagship airline remains bullish despite grim demand outlook
Technology
Rakuten to double IT engineer head count in India
E-commerce group to add 1,000 workers in Bangalore in global race for tech talent
Retail
Lawson tests next step of convenience store evolution in China
On-demand deliveries and mobile checkout part of bid for growth as Japan slows
Transportation
JAL set for $2.2bn loss in 2020 for first deficit since relisting
Dismal prospects forecast despite uptick in domestic flights
