China up close
Analysis: Elders stay faithful to Deng over 'reformer Xi Jinping'
Summer rebellion forces Xinhua to delete a commentary that rewrote party history
Technology
China now global leader in 90% of critical tech research: think tank
AUKUS encouraged to join forces with Japan and South Korea to close gap
Companies
Japan Inc. sells record $25bn in cross-held shares, led by Toyota
Governance trend reduces buffer against takeover bids and activist investors
Materials
Shin-Etsu beats Apple's operating margin with commodity-grade PVC
Japan chemical maker's drive to keep operation efficient honed over decades
Climate Change
Extreme heat in China triggers power warnings, factory stoppages
Shopping centers and supermarkets turn off air conditioning during peak hours
US-China tensions
China and U.S. discuss plans for 'leader-level call' in coming weeks
Wang Yi and Jake Sullivan hammer each side's positions on Taiwan, South China Sea
Consumer
Japan's Daiso aims for 200 stores in India and more local sourcing
Hundred-yen store operator expects to have 50 Indian outlets by early 2027
Travel & Leisure
IHG adds three Crowne Plaza hotels in Japan in bid to reach smaller cities
U.K. hospitality chain partners with local hotel group to cash in on tourism boom
Media & Entertainment
Cambodia's NagaCorp 'open' to sale of stalled Russia casino
Chairman weighs all options as Vladivostok impairment charge tips group into red
International relations
Japanese politician gets 'positive' Chinese response on visa-waiver issue
Delegation led by ruling LDP heavyweight looks to smooth short-term travel
Retail
Sports brands in China turn in uneven performance despite Olympic year
From Anta and Li Ning to Nike, gold medals not enough to ease consumption worries
Politics
Macao judge announces bid to become casino city's chief executive
Sam Hou-fai's run follows leader Ho Iat-seng's decision not to seek second term
Agriculture
Japan's struggling dairy farmers shift to wagyu, despite lean market
Influx of new breeders risks undercutting prices further as supply grows
Energy
Central Japan nuclear reactor fails to pass safety review
Tsuruga plant's No. 2 reactor may lie above active fault in Fukui, watchdog says
Business deals
Samsung SDI, GM ink deal to build $3.5bn EV battery plant in U.S.
Factory to start mass production in 2027, will have capacity 'up to 36 GWh'
U.S. elections 2024
JD Vance slams Democrats for allowing Chinese battery plant in Michigan
Gotion's $2.4bn investment targets IRA subsidies, vice presidential candidate says
The Big Story
Tighter U.S.-Japan alliance is unexpected legacy of Kishida-Biden era
Uncertainty over successors threatens momentum of 'global partnership'
Consumer
South Korean cosmetics maker Amorepacific looks past China to U.S.
Company targets American youth with social media ads, high-performance products
Education
South Korea birth rate squeezed by entrance exam pressures: central bank
Bank of Korea urges reform of college admissions to ease burden on families
Politics
U.N. agency urges China to review Xinjiang policies tied to rights abuses
'Problematic laws' remain, 2 years after report slamming Beijing's treatment of Uyghurs
Retail
IKEA launches new urban store model in Tokyo's Shibuya
City center locations tie into online shopping to help make up for small size
Japan's leadership race
Japan's prime minister race clashes with U.N., ASEAN summit season
G20, APEC meetings also follow ruling LDP leadership vote in packed calendar
International relations
Japan condemns China military plane incursion as 'grave' violation
Tokyo silent on whether defense officials talked via year-old hotline
US-China tensions
Jake Sullivan meets Wang Yi on China visit to 'manage' tense ties
U.S. national security adviser and China's top diplomat juggling 'complex' agenda
Companies
China's JD.com announces $5bn share buyback plan
Move comes days after Walmart unloaded entire stake in e-tailer