Obituaries
Japan chip industry veteran Yukio Sakamoto dies at 76
Outspoken leader's career spanned Texas Instruments to Elpida to China's Unigroup
Alibaba's Jack Ma, Geely's Li Shufu mourn passing of Zong Qinghou
Putin nemesis believed citizens would stand up under dictatorship
Acclaimed Japanese conductor touched audiences from U.S. to space
He was the first Asian music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Human rights advocate spent more than 25 years in jail
Self-taught chef popularized avocado toast, created a global restaurant empire
South Korean played head of wealthy household in Oscar-winning film
Company says Tang Xiaoou died of illness on Friday
Controversial bringer of war and peace left mixed messages in the region
Pioneering executive rejected convention and fostered young talent
Mental health advocate and humanitarian was also president's 'closest adviser'
Former premier's death leaves Beijing watchers wondering what might have been
Online posts recount former premier's openness and closeness to common people
CCTV reports he suffered a heart attack just months after retirement
Songwriter behind 'Subaru' redefined Japanese folk music
Korean-born executive helped put Japan Inc. on the global stage
He found fame across Asia with 'Subaru' and other hits
Former president of today's SMBC revived 'Mitsui' name
Grandson of founder laid groundwork for growth into world-class cosmetics company
Longtime CEO drove sales surge and sustainability push at spirits king
Legendary singer with powerful voice dominated Top 40 list in 1980s
His love of Japanese art led to a rediscovery of painter Ito Jakuchu
Multifaceted Oscar winner dismantled barriers in search of 'people's music,' social justice
He won award for 'The Last Emperor' and co-founded Yellow Magic Orchestra
Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.