Semiconductors
Malaysia and China deepen chip cooperation with joint expo
Kuala Lumpur seeks foreign investment to upgrade its 'Silicon Valley'
Climate Change
New, lower-cost carbon-capture materials in development in Japan
Nitto Denko, JFE Engineering and Toray work on membranes for factory emissions
Economy
Bangladesh crisis leaves global markets bracing for economic impact
Garment exporter faces new financial risks ahead of exiting 'least developed' status
Wealth Management
Japan's Daiwa to launch property loans in wealth management push
Group renews focus on high net worth clients by financing deals $2m and up
Business deals
KKR eyes $4bn buyout to take Japan's Fuji Soft private
Systems developer to discuss bid amid push by top shareholder
Finance
Singapore's DBS chief Piyush Gupta to step down after 15 years
Deputy CEO Tan Su Shan to take post next year as first female leader
Travel & Leisure
Peninsula Hotels operator slips back to net loss, hit by 'weak' Hong Kong
Reported detention of Myanmar partner 'nothing to do with' Yangon hotel, exiting CEO Kwok says
SoftBank
SoftBank restates faith in AI amid global market anxiety
Conglomerate logs smaller Q1 loss on success of chip unit Arm after Monday's stock dip
Media & Entertainment
Sony hikes full-year net profit forecast to $6.7bn
Group president to 'closely' watch direction of U.S. economy
Transportation
Cathay Pacific logs double-digit revenue growth as costs eat into profit
$12.8bn seven-year investment plan unveiled; chairman 'confident' in city's future
Currencies
Chinese yuan rally puts central bank's next moves in spotlight
Firmer currency could enable more monetary easing, analysts say, with caveats
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Announcements
JPX-Nikkei Index 400 to be reshuffled after periodic review
Component changes for mid- and small-cap index also to take effect on Aug. 30
Opinion
Singapore's climate tech startups are set to clean up
While facing various hurdles, the city-state is well positioned to become a global hub
China debt crunch
Evergrande unit Kailong hit with investor liquidation petition in China
Mainland court reviewing case filed by Shenzhen-listed appliance maker Vanward
Equities
Japan stocks close up 1% on dovish BOJ signal
Financial shares such as SMFG and MUFG are biggest gainers
Electric vehicles
Hyundai to invest $28m in Thailand for EV assembly and batteries
Production to start in 2026, challenging Chinese makers' dominance
Supply Chain
HP plans its most aggressive shift of production away from China
Thailand emerges as major factory destination as PC maker hires engineers in Singapore
Economy
Philippines' new autonomous region aims to be halal industry hub
Top official says southwest Mindanao attracting investment from Malaysia, Mideast
Caixin
Hong Kong pre-owned property prices hit eight-year low
While house prices continue to fall, rental market remains robust
Markets
Wall Street bounces back after global stocks rout
Fed officials push back on bearish sentiment about U.S. economy
Automobiles
Honda has new alliance, but can it match Toyota on this stock metric?
Automaker needs to deliver on cost cuts, shareholder returns as it pursues EV scale
Food & Beverage
U.S. spicy chicken chain Hangry Joe's brings heat to Japan
Teriyaki and craft beer on menu alongside signature oversized sandwich
Technology
LG, Samsung eye South Korea's AI textbooks as edtech springboard
Tech companies look to tap foreign markets for robots, digital boards and apps
Retail
Japan specialty stores log record sales on foreign tourist spending
Visitors attracted by weak yen open wallets for wide range of goods
Food & Beverage
Suntory aims for gold in global ready-to-drink market
Japanese distiller looks to combine strength in soft drinks and alcohol