Economy
Japan Q2 corporate capex up 7.4%, pointing to solid domestic demand
Capital spending data could support move by BOJ to raise interest rates further
Technology
As with EVs, China self-driving cars have Tesla in their sights
World's biggest auto market provides vast testing ground for new technology
Market Spotlight
Japan stock volatility chased away speculators, lured long-term investors
After a month, market sources look back at historic rout and share their takeaways
Semiconductors
Japan's Hokkaido eyes New York state model for chip hub ambitions
Rapidus plant sows seeds for semiconductor ecosystem to grow industry
Opinion
Western hawks falsely attempt to paint China as Pacific conqueror
Precedent shows Beijing's strength lies in its land empire, not in naval conquests
Technology
Japan wants more rural data centers, and light-based networks may help
Government to provide aid for fast, energy-saving optical technology
Comment
Crashes hold lesson for central banks: keep markets at arm's length
From Fed's Greenspan to BOJ's Ueda, investor-friendly moves often take a toll
Natural disasters
Shanshan, downgraded from typhoon, leaves 7 dead in Japan
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train service set to resume; landslide and flood warnings remain
Finance
Japan's tourism boom is becoming a headache for its credit card companies
Mounting losses lead some to consider higher fees for foreign-issued cards
Semiconductors
Japan chip equipment makers look beyond China for growth
2024 sales projected to expand 15% as players eye demand in India and more
Education
Top London university urged to open up about China center funding
Academics call for donation reporting requirements over fears of undue influence
South China Sea
U.S. decries China's 'escalatory' acts against Philippines in South China Sea
Washington says Beijing's vessel 'deliberately collided 3 times' with Manila's ship
Politics
Macao casinos rake in revenue as authorities target money changers
Unlicensed services for gamblers seen as path to skirt Beijing's capital controls
Your Week in Asia
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Ko Wen-je arrest plunges Taiwan's No. 3 party into crisis of trust
Campaign finance, corruption scandals threaten TPP's political survival
Media & Entertainment
Saudi Arabia ready to make aggressive play for Japanese gaming IP
The kingdom's Public Investment Fund to move all gaming assets to Savvy Games
Consumer
China's baby product brands gain traction at home
Falling birthrate has makers looking to e-commerce for global growth
Electronics
Mitsubishi Electric retools U.S. auto parts site for AI cooling equipment
Japanese manufacturer shifts production to adapt to next technology wave
Society
Tokyo embraces new translation tech ahead of 2025 sports competitions
Venues adopt accessible tablets to bridge language and disability barriers
Economy
China's 'deflation exports' expand as cheap goods flood markets
Countries around the world prepare counter measures to protect domestic industries
Semiconductors
China's chip capabilities just 3 years behind TSMC, teardown shows
Analysis reveals limited impact of U.S. tech curbs on consumer products
South China Sea
Philippines accuses China of ramming ship in South China Sea
Beijing counters that an 'illegally stranded' vessel lifted anchor to turn aggressor
International relations
China enters Japan waters days after air violation protested
Japan's SDF sends minesweeper and patrol aircraft to monitor the Chinese vessel
Arts
Hayao Miyazaki among five Magsaysay awardees for 2024
Foundation praises animator's gift for making complex issues relatable to kids
Food & Beverage
Too hot in Taipei? Your gelato is ready for its close-up
Social media-savvy consumers drive wave of innovative desserts in Taiwan