Climate Change
Philippine carbon credit project to reduce methane from rice paddies
Japan climate solutions firm Creattura eyes expansion to rest of Southeast Asia
Trade
China to restrict antimony exports in latest rare-metal curbs
Controls on flame-retardant mineral do not target specific countries, Beijing says
Transportation
Airfares from Asia fall as Chinese carriers ramp up flights
Allowed over Russian airspace, China airlines offer shorter service to Europe
Property
China home prices down 8% from peak, with no end to decline in sight
Government rebuffs IMF call to support property sector despite continued woes
Commodities
Gold ETF inflows reach 2-year high, driven by expected U.S. rate cut
Heightened geopolitical risks also spur global flight to safety
Technology
Singapore's Grab sinks after group misses revenue forecast
Nasdaq-listed superapp provider struggles to shore up investor confidence
Technology
Alibaba disappoints despite strategy shifts, while JD beats forecasts
JD.com sticks to 'low price strategy' as Alibaba opts for more sustainable GMV growth
Companies
Li Ka-shing's CK Group empire accelerates pivot to Europe
London listing, new acquisitions dilute exposure to Hong Kong and mainland China
Food & Beverage
Japan grilled-steak operator to offer plant-based meat in U.S.
Fujiya readies pitch for vegan-friendly food in New York and Los Angeles
Equities
U.S. Nasdaq steps up scrutiny of Chinese company listings
Heightened screening comes amid concerns over market volatility
Startups
Andreessen Horowitz to open Japan office for funding startups
Japan emerging as alternative to riskier China and higher-rate, tighter U.S.
Commodities
Australia's Pilbara Minerals makes $370m bid for Brazil lithium project
Lithium miner moves to diversify outside home market with eye on serving U.S. and EU
Economy
Philippine central bank cuts rates for first time in four years
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipina chief hints at more easing ahead despite inflation
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Announcements
Nikkei 225 to alter price-adjustment factor for Takashimaya
Change to take effect on Aug. 29, reflecting company's planned stock split
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Economy
Japan's Q2 GDP grows annualized 3.1% as consumption rises
Economy rebounds from revised 2.3% contraction in January-March quarter
Artificial intelligence
Japan's AI unicorn Preferred Networks to court first overseas investors
Company, partners working to beat Nvidia with next-generation AI accelerator by 2027
Insurance
Japan's Meiji Yasuda boosts U.S. strategy with Allstate unit deal
With little room to grow at home, insurers turn to world's largest market
Companies
Indonesia to produce 90% of Japan's Iseki farm machines for export
Japanese tractor maker shifts production as domestic demand wanes
Supply Chain
Isuzu, Sojitz to join Japan's ASEAN chip, EV supply chain push
15 companies to receive subsidies to build operations in Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand
Semiconductors
U.S. chip, EV industries struggle to take off despite huge subsidies
2 years after CHIPS Act and IRA, investments lag and supply chains remain China-reliant
Technology
Tencent sales beat expectations on gaming and ad revenue
Fintech revenue up just 4% as consumer spending slows
Technology
Foxconn 'on track' to ship latest Nvidia AI servers next quarter
Taiwanese supplier downplays concerns over shipment delays of GB200
Food & Beverage
Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol inherits a China headache
Cafe chain faces sliding sales in No. 2 market as consumers turn thriftier
Bonds
Chinese central bank crackdown shakes bond market
Yields fluctuate after PBOC says measures have restored 'reasonable levels'