Opinion
Asia's private equity needs to adapt to a new slower growth reality
Firms must transform by focusing on value creation and operational expertise
Retail
Uniqlo sister brand GU launches New York HQ in U.S. push
Japanese budget brand looks to expand beyond Asia toward goal of tripling revenue
Semiconductors
Japan chip industry suppliers hunt for clients in Taiwan
TSMC expansion prompts Kyushu companies to home in on critical market
US-China tensions
TikTok fights sell-or-ban law in first U.S. court hearing
Judges question whether app's Chinese ownership excludes it from constitutional protection
Japan immigration
Indonesia to more than double Japan-bound workers: labor minister
Japan should consider recognizing Indonesian qualifications, Ida Fauziyah says
Media & Entertainment
'Shogun' dominates Emmys as Hollywood pursues diversity on-screen
Tale of feudal Japan wins over viewers embracing subtitles and new perspectives
Insurance
Japan's Tokio Marine to sell hourly car insurance for ride-hailing
Coverage tailored to country's limited version of service to offer lower premiums
International relations
Japan to subsidize bus security for Japanese schools in China
School buses to hire security guards following knife attack in Suzhou
Indo-Pacific
China, Russia coast guards to start joint North Pacific exercises
Drills come as U.S. boosts security ties with Japan, South Korea, Philippines
Business trends
Chinese deal activity shifts toward emerging markets and into greenfields
New database shows Chinese outbound investment behavior has changed postpandemic
Currencies
Yen highest since July 2023 as market awaits harsh Fed rate cut
Japanese currency hits 139.58 against dollar ahead of upcoming meeting
Work
Indian police detain 104 Samsung workers after weeklong strike
Staff at key Chennai site demand higher wages, better hours, union recognition
Opinion
Japan's next PM must take bold action on corporate governance reform
FSA's latest efforts are promising, but fundamental changes are long overdue
Natural disasters
Typhoon Bebinca lashes Shanghai in strongest storm since 1949
Storm with 151kph winds forces airports to cancel more than 1,400 flights
Caixin
Freight rates plummet as China's export growth slows
Shanghai container index for North America route down nearly 40% from July highs
Defense
German Navy says it exercised right to pass through Taiwan Strait
Two naval ships stop at Manila as nations bolster defense cooperation
Education
More international students work in Japan, but face barriers
Language hurdles remain problematic despite increasing demand for labor
Media & Entertainment
'Shogun' claims best drama series at TV's Emmy awards
Japanese stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai win acting awards
Consumer
China's restaurants battle for solo diners, from pizza to hot pot
Shrinking households and economic jitters fuel demand for smaller servings
Finance
Singapore to 'mop up' finance business leaving Hong Kong: report
EIU says Japan and India also to benefit amid Chinese markets' challenges
Retail
Japan's Takashimaya targets wealthy Vietnamese shoppers
Upscale department store eyes corporate customers in Ho Chi Minh City
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Interview
DeepL translation targets Taiwan as next key Asian market
CEO says AI-based model is aiming to refine nuances, politeness
Opinion
Don't rule out Nintendo making Switch 2 a hit
Successor to popular hybrid console expected in 2025, but comes with risks
US-China tensions
China frees American pastor who U.S. says was wrongly jailed
David Lin had been imprisoned for life since 2006 on contract fraud charges
Japan's leadership race
Ishiba leads Koizumi in Japan leadership race: Nikkei poll
Two men switch places since last survey in August