Food & Beverage
Japan's Nissin shifts gears in U.S. with $2 premium noodles
Cup Noodles parent breaks from rival Maruchan with focus on higher price points
Opinion
Japan's digital transformation must not derail decarbonization drive
Data center-related power consumption is estimated to rise by 550 times by 2050
Sports
Panasonic ends 37-year run as major Olympics sponsor
Japanese manufacturer shifts focus toward corporate sector as TV sales decline
Economy
China's auto sales dip 5% in August, down for 3rd straight month
Decline reflects lackluster consumer spending, but new energy vehicles fare well
Supply Chain
China dominates global supply of solar panels and wind turbines
Top players gain market share in renewable energy, EV supply chains
Education
China to strengthen military education at universities
Move part of Xi's drive to put greater emphasis on national security
Electric vehicles
Material that extends EV battery life set for higher output in Japan
Nippon Shokubai to join growing Japanese electric vehicle supply chain
Media & Entertainment
PlayStation 5 Pro with AI-based upscaler to be launched Nov. 7
Sony's latest game console to go for $699.99 in U.S., 799.99 euros, 119,980 yen
US-China tensions
Chinese billionaire's Texas duel highlights state-federal legal mismatch
Wind farm 110 km from air force base was approved by CFIUS but blocked by state
Business deals
Samsung SDI to sell polarizing film business to Chinese company
South Korean battery maker exits segment to focus on other areas
US-China tensions
U.S. curbs on China tech investments in final push as election looms
New administration could throw wrench in rules that focus on chips and AI
Adani Group
Adani Group takeover of Kenyan airport stalled by local court
Workers protest on job loss fears; analysts say conglomerate used to pushback
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore's crypto ownership falls amid selloffs, regulatory chill: poll
Nearly half of nonowners and past owners cite regulatory concerns as a barrier
Artificial intelligence
Global summit announces 'blueprint' for using AI in the military
Document also urges keeping AI from being used for weapons of mass destruction
Commodities
China's copper imports fall 12.3% as weak economy restrains demand
August data from world's top consumer highlights headwind for global prices
Markets
Alibaba jumps 5% in Stock Connect debut aimed at tapping China billions
E-tailer's shares outperform peers; some analysts question long-term impact
Technology
Australia plans social media minimum age, angering youth digital advocates
Critics say ban could drive youngsters' online activity underground
Sports
China's 7-0 soccer humiliation against Japan reflects deep problems
Pandemic, mismanagement and corruption have hurt World Cup ambitions
Commodities
West urged to give lithium more support to break China's supply grip
Ex-Pilbara chief's warning comes as Arcadium moves to mothball Australian mine
Food & Beverage
Japan's Acecook grabs 40% of Vietnam's instant noodle market
Vietnamese per-capita consumption climbs to 83 servings a year
Technology
Apple unveils iPhone 16, but AI unavailable in Japanese, Chinese till 2025
U.S. tech giant faces heavy competition in China from Huawei's new tri-fold model
Japan's leadership race
Abe protege Takaichi is stock market's top choice for Japan leader
Economic security minister expected to restart nuclear plants if elected
Semiconductors
India's Tata enlists Tokyo Electron in semiconductor push
Tata Electronics to work with Japanese company on skills building
Defense
Japan should allow exports of all defense equipment: former officials
Proposal would eliminate restrictions on use, eyeing boost to regional deterrence
Electronics
Daikin taps AI to cut office AC power use by up to 20%
Japanese air conditioning supplier rolls out new service for commercial buildings