Technology
Taiwan tech stocks hit as Biden drops out of U.S. race
Analysts say high valuations and political uncertainty are increasing volatility
Semiconductors
Chip industry needs more unified packaging approach, SEMI says
Japan's Jim Hamajima says lack of shared standards is hindering capacity expansion
Crime
Vietnam $28m stock pump-and-dump trial opens
FLC property and airline founder accused of 'sky-high' price manipulation
Environment
Pacific nations urge Japan to clean up WWII shipwrecks
Oil leaks put coral reefs, mangroves and fisheries at risk, researcher warns
Market Spotlight
China's central bank battles perceptions that deflation is taking hold
Markets skeptical central bank can maintain effort to push up rates
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Mitsubishi Heavy to supply parts for Airbus passenger aircraft
Japanese company moves to reduce reliance on trouble-plagued Boeing
Electronics
Nidec spurs pivot to AI cooling with China, Philippines production
Japanese motor maker to expand from Thai base in bid to grow profits
Life
Searching Japan's abandoned houses for the ultimate fixer-upper
Foreigners are preserving old architecture -- and even taking it home
Media & Entertainment
Sony Pictures finds gold in remakes as platform broadens
Ad-supported services, in-vehicle streaming bring in new viewers
International relations
Singapore and Malaysia bolster ties with rail, special economic zone
Commuter line to ease border congestion while 3,500 sq. km area to promote investment
Your Week in Asia
India budget, ASEAN foreign ministers meetings, SK Hynix earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Caixin
China's once-booming online health care sees its vital signs sink
Investors turn skeptical as HaoDF, Chunyu Yisheng and Ping An Good Doctor cut jobs
Life
A rare female sake brewer makes her mark in Ishikawa
Miho Fujita joins sake industry's earthquake recovery push
Media & Entertainment
K-pop stars link hot South Korean products to eager Japanese buyers
Fandom drives fashion trends honed by social media scrutiny
Currencies
Speculative yen-selling slows as traders fear intervention
Short positions on the Japanese currency fall ahead of BOJ's next move
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Food & Beverage
Happy hourglass: Japan brewer helps beer go down slower
Yona Yona Ale maker aims to bring levity to alcohol awareness
Electronics
Canon's new mirrorless camera takes aim at 'biggest rival' Sony
Pro-level flagship model keeps focus on target even when obstacles are in the way
Travel & Leisure
Disney alum aims to recreate magic at Japan park Huis Ten Bosch
Plan to develop surrounding area into one that caters to tourists
Media & Entertainment
Germany's anime lovers go beyond cosplay with fan-made 'show acts'
Budding theater performance scene finds wider audience at expos and contests
Datawatch
Over 30% of Japan's zero-energy homes fall short of requirements
An increase in below-standard houses could hamper its decarbonization efforts
Life
Mount Fuji photo row highlights Japan's overtourism crisis
Selfie mania blights scenic locations and triggers fierce debate about remedies
Media & Entertainment
A Pokemon seller's travels: Around Asia in 40 days
Franchise has become one of Japan's highest-profile intellectual properties
Food & Beverage
Don't look now, but your next sushi chef could be a robot
Japan's machinery makers devise innovative solutions to labor crunch
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Travel & Leisure
Taiwan's scenic Alishan Railway resumes service to wide acclaim
New luxury cars add to buzz around historic route dating back to Japanese rule
Politics
South Korea seeks role for companies in helping raise birthrate
Former industry minister looks to Japan's Itochu for ideas on family-friendly measures