Media & Entertainment
'Shogun' claims best drama series at TV's Emmy awards
Japanese stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai win acting awards
Consumer
China's restaurants battle for solo diners, from pizza to hot pot
Shrinking households and economic jitters fuel demand for smaller servings
Finance
Singapore to 'mop up' finance business leaving Hong Kong: report
EIU says Japan and India also to benefit amid Chinese markets' challenges
Retail
Japan's Takashimaya targets wealthy Vietnamese shoppers
Upscale department store eyes corporate customers in Ho Chi Minh City
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Interview
DeepL translation targets Taiwan as next key Asian market
CEO says AI-based model is aiming to refine nuances, politeness
Market Spotlight
Indian startups turn to IPOs as funding tightens; some slash valuations
Shrinking capital increases pressure to give venture investors a profit
Opinion
Don't rule out Nintendo making Switch 2 a hit
Successor to popular hybrid console expected in 2025, but comes with risks
Food & Beverage
Sapporo-style ramen brings a taste of Japan to Europe, Malaysia
One noodle maker from Japanese north is building its first overseas factory in Germany
Transportation
Shanghai cancels hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bebinca draws near
Flights past 8 p.m. local time canceled at Hongqiao and Pudong airports
Business deals
Adani wins 25-year power deal with India's Maharashtra state
Adani Power and Adani Green Energy enabled to keep presence in and around Mumbai
Semiconductors
Japan R&D brings powerful diamond semiconductors closer to reality
Synthetic crystal can handle 50,000 times as much electricity as silicon devices
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan's ispace prepares for second private moon landing attempt
Space startup aims to become 1st Asian firm to achieve feat
Automobiles
In Indonesia, BYD and Hyundai lure workers from Japan rivals
Competitors said to offer triple the pay of Japanese automakers
Myanmar Crisis
Yangon home prices surge as Myanmar war drives flight to safety
Yoma and other big companies benefit; real estate draws investors fearing currency drop
Telecommunication
Japan set to provide aid for South Pacific telecom infrastructure
NTT expected to play role in region that is nerve center for undersea communications
Electric vehicles
Chinese EVs still cheaper than Teslas in U.S. after tariff hike
Supply chain advantages help BYD and others compete on price
Transportation
Cathay Pacific takes business class higher as airline seats go premium
JAL, other carriers also join trend of higher-price upgrades to keep pace with costs
Retail
Japanese premium jeans maker lures global fans with deep indigo
Momotaro Jeans seeks to more than double sales over 3 years
Datawatch
Renewable energy wasted worldwide due to lack of power grids
Power equal to 480 nuclear reactors unused in U.S. and Europe
Media & Entertainment
Deaf K-Pop trio Big Ocean breaks boundaries in music
Using AI and sign language, group brings fresh take to entertainment scene
Politics
Malaysia prepares heavier 'sugar tax' in bid to combat diabetes
Government to propose new levy on sweetened drinks in 2025 budget
Business deals
Nippon Steel bid for U.S. Steel faces Sept. 23 review deadline, sources say
National security panel could grant request by companies to extend review another 90 days
Travel & Leisure
Mt. Fuji peak-day climbers drop 17% with overtourism measures
Popular trail sees 27% fall on busiest summer day after introducing $14 toll
Currencies
Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian currencies gain as dollar weakens
Southeast Asia enjoys growth; political fears sink Turkish lira, Mexican peso
Retail
Struggling Chinese supermarket borrows from tiny rival's playbook
Yonghui upgrades stores to replicate pioneer Pangdonglai's success