Supply Chain
Japan display makers pay dearly for failing to foresee iPhone's LCD exit
With switchover to OLED, Japanese companies shut out of Apple supply chain
Indo-Pacific
Quad plans Biden-Kishida send-off summit in Delaware on Sept. 21
President to host leaders of Japan, India and Australia in home city
Travel & Leisure
Japan's 1st casino to move forward, eyeing 2030 opening
Osaka operator to forfeit right to withdraw from project
Comment
Could a Kamala Harris victory benefit China?
U.S. might pursue both confrontation and cooperation with Beijing
Datawatch
Lab-grown food faltering on solving world hunger
Higher prices and taste issues lead to reduced investments in agritech startups
Books
Author unveils treasure trove of hidden stories about postwar Japan
Robert Whiting captures underworld figures, other colorful 'outsiders' of era
Caixin
China enlists 'miracle' drug in fight against ballooning obesity rate
Guidelines recommend medication be incorporated in weight-loss treatment
Japan's leadership race
Japan's main opposition party begins leadership race with eyes on general election
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan to vote for new head on Sept. 23
Japan immigration
Nearly 10,000 foreign workers missing from Japan's intern program
Government moves to clarify rules allowing transfers to escape abuse
Climate Change
U.S.-China climate 'differences' linger as envoys wrap up talks
John Podesta concludes three-day visit to Beijing ahead of COP29
Finance
China brokerage merger to create new top dog as market flounders
Industry players question whether Guotai-Haitong deal will create Wall Street rival
Food & Beverage
Japan's 'K-food' market expands 50% in five years
Frozen foods, meal kits bring authentic Korean flavors to Japanese homes
Electric vehicles
South Korea to certify EV batteries after blaze ignites fears
Seoul issues strict rules to protect industry it sees as a key driver of growth
Equities
Alibaba's Hong Kong listing upgrade set to spur China money outflows
Stock Connect inclusion could draw billions of dollars into e-commerce group's shares
Electric vehicles
Sharp weighs move into EVs 'in a few years': tech chief
Electronics group to work with parent Hon Hai to be part of value chain
Startups
Taiwan venture capital investments in Japan near 10-year high
Wealth of 'deep tech' startups to be found at university level, VC chief says
Retail
China retailer Miniso opens its biggest store in Jakarta
New Indonesia location sets one-day sales record for growing chain
Electronics
China's $200 phones put Samsung on the run in Philippines
Apple eyes Southeast Asian push with first store in Malaysia
China tech
China's Geely builds out satellite network with latest launch
Automaker set to start global communications service
US-China tensions
Washington's trade rules cited as top worry for U.S. businesses in China
Companies report harsher American regulatory scrutiny, supply chain disruptions
Japan-South Korea ties
Japan's Kishida, South Korea's Yoon call for deeper ties in final summit
Countries seek further ways to cooperate as Japanese prime minister nears exit
Trade war
China requests consultations with Canada at WTO over tariffs
Canadian duties on EVs, steel, aluminum goods met with Beijing's probe into canola imports
Business deals
7-Eleven owner says bid by Couche-Tard undervalues its potential
Seven & i discloses letter responding to Canadian peer's takeover proposal
Technology
Netherlands curbs more ASML exports, in line with U.S. rules
Dutch company is Europe's top semiconductor equipment maker
Electric vehicles
Toyota to slow EV output to 30% below previous 2026 sales forecast
Japan auto giant revises plan, now eyes 1m cars for global market