Travel & Leisure
Disney takes its cruise ships to Singapore, Japan in major expansion
Fleet will more than double by 2031 with new operations in Asia
Fisheries
Thailand grapples with invasive tilapia from Africa as CP deflects blame
Conglomerate brought in nonnative fish for research, pledges cooperation
Japan-South Korea ties
Japan sheds light on Korean wartime labor at World Heritage Sado mines
New exhibit details brutal conditions but stops short of saying workers were 'forced'
Electric vehicles
China's Zeekr to bring luxury EVs to Japan in 2025
Geely brand follows BYD into market that is less crowded than China's
US-China tensions
Hong Kong chip fab raises U.S. research security concerns: report
Founder of new chip facility previously received U.S. military funding
Technology
India's Bharti Enterprises to become largest BT shareholder
Conglomerate to buy 24.5% stake from telecom and media company Altice
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar sentences Aeon executive to 1 year in prison: source
Tokyo seeks release of Japan retailer employee charged with rice pricing violation
Opinion
'Dark fleet' of oil tankers risk more maritime disasters in Asia
The West needs to bring Russian oil shipping out of the shadows
Kashmir turmoil
India's volatile Kashmir feels sting of media crackdown
Dozens of journalists targeted for countering government line, critics say
Media & Entertainment
From Sony to Lenovo, companies tap China's $12bn fandom culture
July convention highlights growing enthusiasm over anime and video games
Economy
Strikes hit China's property, manufacturing sectors as growth slows
Labor disputes reflect disparities in the country's social safety net
China debt crunch
China's Kaisa Group liquidation hearing adjourned by Hong Kong court
Property developer hopes to strike deal to restructure $12bn in offshore debt
Comment
OECD or BRICS? Key members' differences might weaken ASEAN unity
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand all pursue different 'diversification' strategies
Currencies
EBS for forex faces challenges as trading platforms diversify
More banks and hedge funds use exclusive systems, and new platforms gaining momentum
Market Spotlight
Japan retail investors keep the faith in stocks despite historic volatility
Mom-and-pop investors are seen 'buying the dip' in domestic and global stocks
Automobiles
Honda, Nissan to recycle plastic from scrapped cars
Proposed environmental rules in Europe drive push to create supply chains
Artificial intelligence
China court rulings on AI accelerate race to set standards
Judges establish precedents on voice and images as Beijing embraces the tech
Your Week in Asia
Taliban takeover anniversary, Japan GDP, Greater China earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Interview
Japan's Yoshinoya to bulk up on ramen, buying regional chains: exec
Beef bowl operator branches out as industry struggles with rising costs
Consumer
South Korea makes protein powder fashionable in Japan
Cute, disposable packaging wins over teenage girls and K-beauty buyers
Media & Entertainment
Vietnam payment app uses Detective Conan to lure customers to stores
MoMo taps Japanese anime for tie-ups that promote online-to-offline commerce
Retail
Uniqlo to target India and Southeast Asia for management talent
MBA holders are 'attractive' as future leaders for the Japanese retailer
Travel & Leisure
'Ban Korea' movement drives Thai tourists to China, Japan
South Korean travel industry says boycott has been unnoticed
U.S. elections 2024
Harris says Fed is independent and she would never interfere in its decisions
Harris' stance on the central bank's independence in sharp contrast to Trump’s position
Opinion
Fast, digitized ASEAN cross-border trade should not be a luxury
A borderless era of economic growth awaits Southeast Asia