IPO
K Bank's planned IPO a test of South Korean market's rebound
Bain-backed online bank aims to raise $732mn, most in Seoul in two years
Interview
U.S. needs 'alliances that work': former Trump defense official
Elbridge Colby argues for greater command integration between Japan and the U.S.
Currencies
Yen surges to strongest this year on BOJ policymaker's remark
Junko Nakagawa signals central bank's readiness to raise rates if inflation on track
Transportation
Jakarta breaks ground on new subway in bid to ease traffic
Jokowi says East-West MRT line will support Indonesia's capital as 'global city'
Food & Beverage
Singapore's SATS eyes India, China to double overseas food sales
Partnership with Japan's Mitsui helps caterer accelerate international shift
U.S. elections 2024
Trump vows tariffs, Harris blames Xi for hiding COVID in tense debate
Republicans cry foul at 'biased' moderators, while Democrats declare victory
Politics
NHK exec resigns over Chinese staffer's unscripted Senkaku remarks
Contract worker said in Aug. 19 broadcast that the islands belong to China
Finance
Japan now a crucial private equity market: JPMorgan Asia investment banking head
Paul Uren says energy and health care are key sectors driving recent growth
Companies
Sumitomo U.S. unit files for bankruptcy on talc lawsuit expenses
L'Oreal supplier Presperse vows to stay in business under 'enormous' pressure
The Big Story
Japan Inc.'s 25 trillion yen opportunity: Cashing in on real estate
Railway operator Seibu sets example by putting big Tokyo complex up for sale
Food & Beverage
Japan's Nissin shifts gears in U.S. with $2 premium noodles
Cup Noodles parent breaks from rival Maruchan with focus on higher price points
Opinion
Japan's digital transformation must not derail decarbonization drive
Data center-related power consumption is estimated to rise by 550 times by 2050
Sports
Panasonic ends 37-year run as major Olympics sponsor
Japanese manufacturer shifts focus toward corporate sector as TV sales decline
Economy
China's auto sales dip 5% in August, down for 3rd straight month
Decline reflects lackluster consumer spending, but new energy vehicles fare well
Supply Chain
China dominates global supply of solar panels and wind turbines
Top players gain market share in renewable energy, EV supply chains
Education
China to strengthen military education at universities
Move part of Xi's drive to put greater emphasis on national security
Electric vehicles
Material that extends EV battery life set for higher output in Japan
Nippon Shokubai to join growing Japanese electric vehicle supply chain
Media & Entertainment
PlayStation 5 Pro with AI-based upscaler to be launched Nov. 7
Sony's latest game console to go for $699.99 in U.S., 799.99 euros, 119,980 yen
US-China tensions
Chinese billionaire's Texas duel highlights state-federal legal mismatch
Wind farm 110 km from air force base was approved by CFIUS but blocked by state
Business deals
Samsung SDI to sell polarizing film business to Chinese company
South Korean battery maker exits segment to focus on other areas
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore's crypto ownership falls amid selloffs, regulatory chill: poll
Nearly half of nonowners and past owners cite regulatory concerns as a barrier
Artificial intelligence
Global summit announces 'blueprint' for using AI in the military
Document also urges keeping AI from being used for weapons of mass destruction
Commodities
China's copper imports fall 12.3% as weak economy restrains demand
August data from world's top consumer highlights headwind for global prices
Markets
Alibaba jumps 5% in Stock Connect debut aimed at tapping China billions
E-tailer's shares outperform peers; some analysts question long-term impact
Opinion
Philippines needs robust response to China's Sabina Shoal threat
Strategic location is the latest flashpoint in the South China Sea