Akito Tanaka

1 month ago | asia.nikkei.com | Akito Tanaka

Hello from Tokyo. As a journalist, I've spent years interviewing startups across Asia and the U.S. Competing with larger, established players, these young companies must carefully manage limited resources and stay sharply focused on growth. Above all, a startup's success often hinges on the capabilities of its founders. Among Asian nations, Singapore has risen to prominence by embracing a startup-style approach to governance.

1 month ago | qoshe.com | Akito Tanaka

1 month ago | asia.nikkei.com | Akito Tanaka

Hello from Tokyo. As all of you probably know, America is a heavily motorized society. I've lived there twice -- once in Iowa and once in California -- and experienced firsthand how the interstate highways stretch endlessly like airport runways, while vast parking lots surround shopping malls. Driving in Tokyo after witnessing all that space is intimidating. You must navigate the narrow, maze-like Metropolitan Expressway and squeeze your car precisely into tight, mechanized parking lots.

1 month ago | asia.nikkei.com | Akito Tanaka

Hello from Tokyo. The erratic tariff policies of U.S. President Donald Trump and his government have continued to shock the global economy since I took over the role of editor-in-chief at the beginning of the month. Amid the turmoil, Nikkei Asia has published a series of articles this week on the various measures being taken to counter the risks posed by Trump's trade war.

1 month ago | qoshe.com | Akito Tanaka