Founded in Japan in 1876 as a humble four-page newspaper distributing commodity market information, Nikkei has grown to become one of the world's largest independent media groups, with about 2.3 million paid subscribers in Japan. Nikkei Asia provides comprehensive reporting in English from across Asia that serves as a crucial decision-making tool for our readers.
In 2015, Nikkei expanded its international presence when it acquired the U.K. Financial Times. Nikkei is committed to the fair and impartial delivery of accurate, fact-based economic news. Our mission is to provide unbiased content of the highest quality that enables our readers across the globe to make better decisions.