Politics
Daughter of jailed, outspoken Chinese businessman sends open letter to Xi
Ren Zhiqiang, sentenced to 18 years after criticizing president on COVID, said to be gravely ill
Business deals
7-Eleven owner to begin selling off its supermarket business
Divestment of operation, including Ito Yokado, to start by year's end
Photos
Through the lens: Japan's new PM, Tokyo's huge gaming show and China's National Day
A selection of photos from across Asia
Semiconductors
TSMC, Amkor to bring advanced chip packaging to U.S. for first time
Key for AI, deal marks milestone in American effort to build critical supply chain
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan's government emerges as incubator for space industry
Ministries expand budget, buy more from locally grown startups
Automobiles
Toyota and Subaru to jointly develop EV for 2026 launch
Vehicle will be offered in U.S., Japan and Europe
Interview
AI chip packaging drives peak investment at Japan's Ibiden
Plants for expanded capacity slated to go into operation by 2026, CEO says
Policy Asia
Chinese stocks are rallying. The economy may need a bigger boost
Recovery could depend on Beijing offering consumer support and property buyouts
Transportation
U.S. WWII bomb explosion in Japan prompts airport inspections
Okinawa's Naha Airport likely to be included in safety checks on runways, taxiways
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Energy
Japan, South Korea LNG buyers seek transparency on methane emissions
20-plus companies to join disclosure initiative by JERA and Korea Gas
Property
Siam Motors shifts gears to real estate with Thai office tower
$100m Bangkok property opens with Japanese partners among first tenants
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Finance
Bank of America to open Japan desk in Singapore to aid Asia push
One focus will be helping companies expand into India, banker says
Politics
China launches 3-month crackdown on online news providers
Stepped-up efforts target content straying from the official line
China debt crunch
China's local governments rein in infrastructure bonds on budget fears
Regional authorities reluctant to take on more debt as revenues fall
Companies
Hitachi nears No. 2 Japan market cap, approaches U.S.-tech growth outlook
Foreign investors flock to Japanese industrial group for its digital prowess
Bank of Japan
BOJ board member calls for slow, cautious movement on rate rises
Comments come a day after new PM said economy not ready for further hikes
Interview
Google considers sourcing from nuclear power plants, says CEO Pichai
Tech giant explores ways to achieve 'very ambitious' zero-emissions target
Economy
China economists trim GDP forecast to 4.8%, highlighting stimulus battle
Deflationary pressure, U.S. election loom as Beijing strains for 'around 5%' growth
Currencies
Yen falls to 1-month low on PM Ishiba's dovish remarks; stocks jump
Ishiba expected to be soft on monetary policy, at least until general election
#techAsia
Carbon cutting and the 'wafer queen'
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Cybersecurity
Social media fuel pro-Okinawa independence disinformation blitz
Xi's remarks on China's ties with Okinawa preceded spread of fake videos: experts
Business trends
Chairman of Yaskawa Electric Ogasawara wins prize for quality control
Strong leadership and global management praised for Deming Prize
Sports
Sayonara, Olympics: Japanese brands exit pricey sponsorships
Chinese, South Korean companies fill the gap in top partnership deals
Opinion
Japan's chip revival is on track. The real challenge begins now
To maintain progress, Tokyo must solve financing issues and engineer crunch
Commodities
Copper rebounds on China stimulus hopes, but uncertainty remains
Price breaks through $10,000 per tonne again in renewed upswing