Retail
China's answer to Zara has a sister brand that ditches jeans for yoga pants
FMG's Benlai chain adds more Chinese stores and plans overseas debut in Thailand
Opinion
Black Myth: Wukong release could redefine China's gaming industry
The hype surrounding the 'triple-A' game reveals a Chinese wish for global prestige
International relations
Vietnam's To Lam arrives in China, set to meet Xi Jinping
State visit marks Lam's first after taking country's top post earlier this month
Commodities
Taliban and Chinese partner restart copper project, reigniting worries
Pollution of nearby area, destruction of relics feared in Mes Aynak development
Bangladesh turmoil
On topic: Bangladesh greets new dawn with Nobel winner Yunus
A collection of stories on current hot topics
Caixin
China shippers face diverging fortunes in global and domestic waters
Ocean freight rates surge with tight capacity, while local market descends into price war
Myanmar Crisis
U.S. meets Myanmar opposition, pledges expanded support
Virtual talks come after China urges ASEAN countries to help with peace process
Trade war
U.S. lawmakers push for clampdown on tariff-dodging Chinese imports
Proposals include tightening 'de minimis' import rules, stronger enforcement
International relations
Japan fisheries minister tries in vain to reverse Hong Kong's import ban
Sakamoto says he told official 'quite a lot' on Fukushima water safety during visit
US-China tensions
Chinese chip equipment maker AMEC sues U.S. over military blacklist
Move follows lidar maker Hesai's legal challenge against Department of Defense
Travel & Leisure
Hong Kong's first panda births raise hopes for tourism boost
City expects arrival of another pair granted by Beijing in coming months
US-China tensions
Chinese oil company reveals loss of Utah drilling rights years afterward
Hong Kong-listed CHK Oil says board only learned of 2022 U.S. orders last week
Automobiles
BMW, China venture to recall 1.36m cars due to airbags, regulator says
Order over potential risks from Takata airbags affects 2003-2017 models
Opinion
What does China really want from Myanmar?
The fall of Lashio marks a turning point for Beijing's pro-regime strategy
International relations
'Pre-bunking' is key tactic in disinformation fight, says Taiwan's Audrey Tang
Former digital minister says important to warn public to brace for fake news
Wealth Management
Liechtenstein's VP Bank to exit Hong Kong after 18 years
CEO Pamela Hsu Phua and COO Heline Lam resign; Singapore office to focus on Asia
International relations
Pacific island news outlets face government pressure, China influence
Beijing looks to lean on struggling media through financial support, prompting Australian reply
Fisheries
Chinese fishing boats active off Japan despite ban on seafood imports
Data shows maritime activity even after Beijing protested Fukushima water release
Opinion
South Korea must learn from China's population long game
Seoul waking up to demographic crisis after long-term complacency
Retail
Hong Kong apparel maker Giordano to focus on mainland China again
Fast-fashion stalwart seeks to open more shops despite low consumer confidence
Trade
China to restrict antimony exports in latest rare-metal curbs
Controls on flame-retardant mineral do not target specific countries, Beijing says
Transportation
Airfares from Asia fall as Chinese carriers ramp up flights
Allowed over Russian airspace, China airlines offer shorter service to Europe
Property
China home prices down 8% from peak, with no end to decline in sight
Government rebuffs IMF call to support property sector despite continued woes
Technology
Alibaba disappoints despite strategy shifts, while JD beats forecasts
JD.com sticks to 'low price strategy' as Alibaba opts for more sustainable GMV growth
Companies
Li Ka-shing's CK Group empire accelerates pivot to Europe
London listing, new acquisitions dilute exposure to Hong Kong and mainland China