The evolution of Asia’s credit markets: Henry Kravis (19)

Globally, credit markets were traditionally dominated by banks and other financial institutions…

South Korea wakes up to the next K-wave: The ‘silver economy’

Nikkei Asia is launching a new lineup of feature stories this week,…

Tokyo Tower targets high-end foreign tourists with new luxury tour

The operator of Tokyo Tower will launch luxury small group tours this…

Taiwan lifts Fukushima-related restrictions on Japanese food imports

Taiwan said Wednesday it has lifted the remaining food import restrictions in…

Ukraine urges world leaders not to seek ‘lull’ in Russia’s war instead of true peace

Ukraine’s president urged global leaders Wednesday to stand with his country and…

Hard times may await Japanese on working holidays in Australia

A fairly new addition to the lexicon of foreign word borrowings in…

Cattle burn as wildfires rage in Argentina ranchlands

Wildfires have burned through 40,000 hectares (400 square kilometers) of Argentina’s central…

Maná removes song with Nicky Jam in protest of his support for Trump

The Mexican pop-rock band Maná has removed its 2016 song with Nicky…

China’s economy softens in August as Beijing continues to grapple with lagging demand

China’s economy softened in August, extending a slowdown in industrial activity and…

Penguin escapes from wildlife exhibit in Japan; found at beach 45 kilometers away

Himakajima is an island in Aichi Prefecture’s Mikawa Bay, south of Nagoya,…

Ostrich endeavor ensuring Yoshinoya can meet demand for meat

Major Japanese fast-food chain operator Yoshinoya Holdings Co is hoping the introduction…