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
US-China tensions
U.S. to start steep China tariff hikes on EVs, solar cells, on Sept. 27
Industry group warns of potential for disrupting chip-related supply chains
Education
59% of Japan's private universities miss quotas for new enrollment
Government eyes reforms as falling birth rate hits small and rural schools most
Automobiles
GM pivots to Hyundai from Honda in shifting EV landscape
U.S. and South Korean partners aim to bring down costs to compete with Chinese rivals
Business deals
Alibaba fintech arm Ant Group buys Chinese health platform HaoDF
Telemedicine grows in China as hospitals are sparse in some areas
Semiconductors
Tokyo Electron looks to tap India's chip potential early on: CEO
Chip tool maker sees global semiconductor market reaching $5tn by 2050
Retail
China's Shein and Temu face end to tariff-free imports into U.S.
White House to propose rules to limit 'loophole' for small shipments
Retail
Japan's Seven & i now a 'core business,' with tighter investment rules
But addition to security list seen having little impact on Couche-Tard's buyout offer
China debt crunch
China slaps PwC with 6-month suspension over Evergrande audit
Accounting firm fined total of $62m, says it is 'disappointed' in mainland arm
Adani Group
India's Adani Group eyed in Swiss money-laundering case
Conglomerate blasts reports about case as 'preposterous, irrational and absurd'
Business deals
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel send letter to Biden on merger plans
Move followed reports president was preparing to block deal; contents not disclosed
Currencies
Yen hits strongest level this year on speculation of big Fed rate cut
Japanese currency's surge comes just days after reaching previous high
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Japan Inc.'s treasure trove
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Technology
Blackstone and ESR race to develop AI data centers in Japan
Country's demographics expected to fuel massive demand for labor-saving tech
Technology
China's foldable phone rush to boost local display makers
Top 3 players set to have over 50% of folding display market this year: report
Markets
Foreign investors lukewarm on China stocks despite Fed rate cut buzz
Property worries persist, but some say worst is over for Chinese markets
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Media & Entertainment
Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over bill on falsehoods
Canberra could fine social media firms for failing to prevent spread of misinformation
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Telecommunication
Singtel pushes data centers, IT as mobile business matures
Shares at 4-year high as region's largest telecom company seeks growth
Transportation
Malaysia Airlines hits roadblocks amid post-COVID recovery
Flagship carrier cuts 20% of capacity over incidents, aircraft delivery delays
Energy
China drafts law on energy security, renewables amid U.S. tensions
Proposed law urges resource development to ensure steady supply in emergencies
Business Spotlight
Japanese auto parts makers scramble to prepare for EV shift
'No time to rest,' given lead time for phase out of gasoline-powered cars
Business deals
Japan companies reap nearly $56bn from 3 years divesting
Tokyo Gas, Eneos, Mitsubishi among the biggest seeking capital efficiency
Opinion
Pakistan needs to learn lessons from failed Iran gas pipeline project
Islamabad should take a more strategic and realistic approach to its energy challenges
Electric cars in China
China's fuel cell vehicle push loses momentum as sales sputter
Sinopec says it's being 'very cautious' on opening hydrogen stations