Opinion
Indonesia must prevent return to New Order era mouthpiece media
Broadcasting law revision needs to ensure journalism promotes democracy
Commodities
Australia warns of $2bn budget hole as iron ore slumps on China woes
Concerns elevated after bleak outlook from largest steelmaker
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar focuses on BRICS and trade in first India trip
Strong semiconductor partnership possible between the two countries, analysts say
Artificial intelligence
Singapore unicorn Patsnap to expand AI-powered patent search
Startup developing industry-specific models for pharma, materials and more
Market Spotlight
Coffee prices volatile on climate, shipping crunch, forest regulation
Unpredictable weather will increase cost of production in the long run
Retail
China's answer to Zara has a sister brand that ditches jeans for yoga pants
FMG's Benlai chain adds more Chinese stores and plans overseas debut in Thailand
Opinion
Black Myth: Wukong release could redefine China's gaming industry
The hype surrounding the 'triple-A' game reveals a Chinese wish for global prestige
Media & Entertainment
Japan's anime industry looks to AI to solve labor crunch
New services can automate backgrounds, coloring and other time-consuming work
Electronics
Panasonic fluorescent lamp production to go dark in 2027
Japan demand persists despite global deal to phase out mercury-containing lights
Business deals
South Korean AI chip makers Rebellions and Sapeon sign to merge
Deal to serve as nation's latest attempt to challenge Nvidia and other global leaders
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan to see first passenger-to-freighter plane conversion business
Okinawa's MRO Japan has EU certificate to service Airbus planes
Artificial intelligence
Samsung bets on CXL memory to become next AI darling
Technology can boost server memory capacity 10-fold over current products
Commodities
Taliban and Chinese partner restart copper project, reigniting worries
Pollution of nearby area, destruction of relics feared in Mes Aynak development
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Energy
Malaysia's Hibiscus keen on acquisitions as Big Oil divests in Asia
Founder says company aims to be 'regional consolidator' of established assets
Food & Beverage
Japan's top sake exporter Dassai marries tech with tradition
Brewer harnesses data in pursuit of quality and consistency
Opinion
Retailers cannot afford to ignore AI's competitive edge
Merchants are eager to use the tech but face challenges in ROI and data security
Startups
Foreign venture capital funds increase Japan investment 70%
Geopolitical tensions divert money away from China
Finance
Japan's Orix to spend $1bn to buy more than 50 planes for leasing
Higher fees boost business as aircraft production fails to keep up with demand
Politics
Indonesia holds first Independence Day event in new capital
1,400 guests attend scaled-back event in Nusantara
Retail
Mitsubishi Estate takes on Simon Property in Indonesian outlet malls
After collaborating in Japan, property giants now pursue separate development projects
Datawatch
Japan's startups struggle to grow past '2nd death valley'
Flow of funds from mature firms back to investors seen as key to more dynamism
Caixin
China shippers face diverging fortunes in global and domestic waters
Ocean freight rates surge with tight capacity, while local market descends into price war
Media & Entertainment
Japan's anime exports poised to match chips and steel
Content can be developed into core industry that erases digital trade deficit
Life
A guide to Tokyo's vegan revolution
Some of the best plant-based eateries sprouting up across Japan's capital
Travel & Leisure
John Lennon's favorite resort hotel in Japan reopens after upgrade
Mampei Hotel latest historic lodging to receive luxury makeover from Mori Trust