Automobiles
Indonesia hybrid car incentives grind to halt amid political shakeup
Economic minister who backed measure gives up reins to major party
Semiconductors
Semicon India: Modi touts goal to become chipmaking powerhouse
Now is 'right time' for global chipmakers to be in India: PM says at expo
Companies
Japan's Mitsui & Co. doubles share buyback plan to $2.8bn
Trading house boosts shareholder returns while also eyeing new investments
Commodities
India to impose up to 30% tariffs on China, Vietnam steel pipe
Tax on imports from the countries to last for the next five years
Bonds
China government bond yields hit new low despite PBOC intervention
10-year rate falls below level that triggered fresh warnings over bubble
Business deals
Nippon Steel exec to meet U.S. officials about steel buyout offer
Comes as Biden administration reported near to blocking sale of U.S. Steel
Taiwan tensions
China accuses Taiwan president of 'hunting down' rivals like Ko Wen-je
Beijing wades into Taipei drama over corruption probe against TPP leader
Property
Sibling succession race heats up at Hong Kong's Chow Tai Fook group
Chengs compete as key property unit New World Development sinks into red
Economy
Japan's July GDP grew 0.4% on solid exports: JCER
Inbound tourism-related demand also increased, while private consumption declined
Commodities
Australian miners rally as China's CATL 'adjusts' lithium output
Oversupply has dragged on prices for key battery material over a year
Electronics
Samsung workers in India ramp up wage protest as strike enters third day
Labor dispute disrupts output at key regional facility for global tech giant
Gender
New Zealand Olympians call for review of transgender guidelines
Group claims guidelines ignore female athletes' rights and undermine fairness and safety.
Opinion
Malaysia and China won't be going to war over South China Sea drilling
Protest letter from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur points to cooperation on issue
Semiconductors
Infineon unveils world's first 12-inch GaN power chip wafer tech
Chipmaker aims to capture demand from power-hungry AI data centers
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'
U.S. elections 2024
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends
Young-women favorite calls Democratic candidate 'steady-handed, gifted leader'
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
The Nikkei View
Ukraine's cross-border attack could spur Russian withdrawal
Greater aid from democratic camp needed to force Moscow to negotiate
Politics
NHK exec resigns over Chinese staffer's unscripted Senkaku remarks
Contract worker said in Aug. 19 broadcast that the islands belong to China
Economy
Dubai to expand airport, metro to further attract business and tourists
City reinforcing urban functions to remain a hub in Gulf amid regional rivalry
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