Technology
Vietnam's VNG aims to earn majority of gaming revenue overseas by 2027
Online games still cash engine as startup expands AI, cloud divisions
Market Spotlight
Weakening yuan could be what China needs, but not what it wants
China's yuan hits 7-month low in 'complex environment'
China debt crunch
China to create fund to rescue financial companies
Move meant to avert financial crisis stemming from real estate market slump
IPO
China in venture capital winter, 'worst' IPO exit market in decades
Chill spurs companies and investors to look overseas for opportunities
Commodities
Japan's Itochu to build low-carbon iron supply chain with Brazil, UAE
Steel industry bets on manufacturing method using reduced iron to cut emissions
Commodities
Singapore company launches mining venture in Papua New Guinea
CEO calls Pacific nation 'very blessed' despite civil unrest, U.S.-China tussle
Interview
Yen's slide only partly due to U.S. rate gap: ex-Japan currency official
Job-creating manufacturers key to strong currency, Hiroshi Watanabe says
Electric vehicles
Decades' worth of EV battery metals found off remote Japan island
Deep-sea reserves of cobalt and nickel could be commercialized as early as 2026
Commodities
Extreme heat joins Russia risk in driving natural gas rally
Asia-Pacific demand seen surging as temperatures rise in China and Japan
Property
Japanese-style suburban communities set to pop up outside Metro Manila
Nomura Real Estate embarks on project with Philippine partner Federal Land
Markets
China lender ICBC topples Moutai as Shanghai market cap leader
Liquor maker's 4-year run ends amid slow sales as dividends buoy state-owned bank
Wealth Management
Partners Group opens Hong Kong office as Swiss swoop in for Chinese cash
Senior exec acknowledges city poised to overtake Switzerland in wealth management
SoftBank
SoftBank's Son lays out ambitious mission on 'artificial super intelligence'
Conglomerate's shares drop 3.8% at one point after the meeting
Commodities
Africa's Copperbelt sets off investment race for EV metals
U.S. startup uses AI to locate deposits while Japan expands geological surveys
Equities
China's pricey Moutai liquor leads Shanghai stock market retreat
Shanghai shares near three-month low as luxury spending wanes
Finance
SBI-backed Japan firm plans $630m fund to buy cross-held shares
Keystone taps growing demand as regulators and TSE push for reform
Markets
China to revamp tech-focused stock market as U.S. still dominates
With STAR lagging Nasdaq, regulators aim to unleash 'new productive forces'
Economy
Indonesia maintains key interest rate at 6.25% as rupiah slumps
Lack of change comes as inflation stays within central bank's target range
Wealth Management
Singapore loses China's rich to Hong Kong in family office rush
Tough scrutiny, 'backlog' temporarily push some wealthy Chinese to rival hub
Currencies
Yen sell-off broadens with fresh lows against U.K. pound, Swiss franc
Japan currency weakens amid limited intervention impact outside of dollar
Consumer
Gucci loses shine in China as discounts and outlets erode brand
French group Kering falls behind luxury rivals in market cap with Asian sales slumping
Equities
Risky China stocks slide as market braces for 'survival of the fittest'
Regulators gather in Shanghai amid balancing act on raising standards
Equities
Nintendo rises 5% in two days on film sequel, new Mario and Zelda games
Once again, company's Nintendo Direct announcement triggers investors' buying
Food & Beverage
Thai developer AWC to open Bangkok retail center with 265 restaurants
$272m food-themed facility targets demand from foreign tourists
Markets
Hong Kong to keep stock market open when typhoons hit
Change aims to boost competitiveness; some wonder if infrastructure is up to task