Technology
Japan's NTT Docomo set to release $1,700 'extended reality' glasses
Mobile carrier dives into metaverse with eye on corporate demand
Transportation
ANA's Peach Aviation to add Singapore route in Southeast Asia push
Low-cost carrier seeks to tap demand for Japan travel in competitive market
International relations
China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-Beijing trade disputes
Chinese-made EVs, Spanish pork exports at risk
Bonds
Japan purchases of foreign bonds hit record on stronger yen
August tally tops $50bn ahead of expected Fed rate cut
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Mitsubishi Chemical weighs sale of pharmaceutical unit
R&D costs put Mitsubishi Tanabe on chopping block in push to boost profitability
Business deals
Fortress to buy Japanese Hawaii-themed resort
Beloved hot spring facility in need of face-lift amid earthquake, pandemic debt
Automobiles
Honda scales back factory workforce at 2nd China joint venture
Japan automaker takes voluntary retirements at Dongfeng Honda as sales slump
US-China tensions
Tough-on-China bills set for approval by U.S. House this week
'China Week' legislation to head to the Senate before Congress winds down
International relations
ADB chief Asakawa to step down, 'Mr. Yen' Kanda likely successor
Japanese Finance Ministry veteran says it is time for new leadership
Hong Kong security law
Falun Gong-backed Epoch Times to pull plug on Hong Kong printing
Washington renews warning to U.S. businesses in city, drawing official fury
IPO
Malaysian grocery chain eyes 3,000 stores after market debut
99 Speed Mart shares rise 14% in country's biggest IPO in 7 years
Markets
Midea's $3.45bn Hong Kong share offering met with Shenzhen selloff
Appliance maker seeks more funds but dilution, discount anger current investors
Business deals
Couche-Tard demands talks on 7-Eleven owner buyout despite rejection
Canadian company 'disappointed' in Seven & i refusal to engage
Finance
Japan Inc. eyes larger overseas M&A amid hunt for growth
Politics is increasingly becoming a hurdle in deals abroad, lawyer says
Markets
Japanese stocks pare losses after early slide on U.S. economy worries
Markets 'not fully at ease' after weaker-than-expected nonfarm payroll data
Automobiles
Tesla supplier Panasonic ready to make larger 4680 EV batteries
Greater energy capacity will help automakers cut production costs
Inflation
Laos hit hard by inflation, currency woes and plunging spending power
Experts warn nation must cut debt to China and others to ease economic burden
Health Care
China to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals to lure investment
Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hainan among major locations identified for initiative
Business trends
Japan and Australia should 'update' trade relations: NSW premier
Nikkei Forum in Sydney focuses on the two countries' future
Economy
Pakistan struggling to seal $7bn IMF bailout for crisis-hit economy
Subsidies and shortfall in external financing lie at heart of delay, sources say
Economy
China's consumer prices rise at faster pace in August
Producer price deflation worsens despite government stimulus
Media & Entertainment
Thailand aims to build soft power by nurturing gaming industry
New law to be enacted next year as government anticipates growth for the sector
Market Spotlight
From Hong Kong to Singapore, crypto ETFs face chill
Market turbulence ahead of U.S. election weighs on digital asset funds
Travel & Leisure
Quirky Japan hotel chain goes upscale with amenities, collaborations
Henn na Hotel operator H.I.S. shifts focus from expansion to higher room rates
Opinion
The Philippines must kick its coal addiction
A total ban on coal development is needed to prevent further rise in use of the fossil fuel