A "synchronized slowdown," a raft of elections, a tech industry crossroads: 2020 promises to shake up the order of things. Read on for the Nikkei Asian Review's guide to 20 companies, people and pivotal events to watch in the coming year.

While many of 2019's big themes stemmed from the worsening trade war, 2020 may hold other surprises. (Photo illustration by Nikkei)
Watch these emerging trends and political flashpoints in the year ahead