Japanese market performance followed a global slump caused by a weaker than expected US jobs growth and speculation over a Fed rate cut
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Aviation
Qatar Airways announces extra flights to London, Miami, Tokyo and Maldives
Qatar Airways expands network with new flights to destinations around the world
Aman
Inside look: Aman unveils first standalone luxury branded residences in Tokyo
Aman has 10 more planned branded residences projects in Bangkok, Beverly Hills, Miami, and Japan
Cellato
At $6,370 for 130ml, it’s officially the world’s most expensive ice cream
The Guinness World Records acknowledges the honour for Cellato’s Byakuya, featuring Italian white truffles and sake lees
airline industry
Japan Airlines plane carrying 335 passengers turned back after 10-minute delay: Reports
The flight arrived in Fukuoka 10 minutes after the final landing cutoff of 10 PM
Fashion
Fast fashion company SHEIN to open its first retail store in the world
The store will be be located in Tokyo’s Cat Street
Beirut
Video: Rumors of my escape are inaccurate – Carlos Ghosn
Fugitive and former auto magnate Carlos Ghosn tells CNN Business about his escape from Japan and his quest to “clear his name.”
Beirut
‘I’m going to clear my name’: Carlos Ghosn seeks truth, justice and freedom in Beirut
Making his first appearance since his dramatic escape from Japan, Arabian Business was front and centre for Carlos Ghosn’s invite-only appearance in Beirut and one thing is clear: it’s hard not to fall for the charms of the world’s most famous fugitive.
Beirut
Carlos Ghosn says escaping Japan was like rebirth
CNBC contributor Michelle Caruso-Cabrera discusses her interview with Carlos Ghosn on “Closing Bell.”
Beirut
Video: Here’s what we know so far about Carlos Ghosn’s escape to Lebanon
Ousted Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn fled to Lebanon on December 30, 2019 to avoid prosecution on financial crimes in Japan.
Cars & Boats
In pictures: Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe – the first virtual all-electric sports car
Jaguar unveils its first virtual all-electric sports car, the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe, which debuts in Gran Turismo Sport.
Bad Weather
Gallery: Aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis in Japan
At least 21 people have been killed in Japan as a result of powerful Typhoon Hagibis that roared across the country bringing unprecedented rains.
Carlos Ghosn
Crisis-hit Nissan CEO set to resign as board meets
Hiroto Saikawa’s reported decision to step down comes days after he admitted receiving overpayments
Aviation
Emirates’ Tokyo flight delayed by Typhoon Faxai
Officials warn Typhoon Faxai could bring “record” winds and rain
Carlos Ghosn
Ghosn sues Nissan and Mitsubishi for breach of contract: report
Ghosn is accusing Nissan and Mitsubishi of breaching his contract as an employee of NMBV, their joint subsidiary based in the Netherlands, and seeking up to $16.8m in damages
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe heads to Iran on a mediation mission
Tehran is locked in a bitter standoff with the US after president Donald Trump withdrew from a landmark nuclear deal last year