Companies
Sumitomo U.S. unit files for bankruptcy on talc lawsuit expenses
L'Oreal supplier Presperse vows to stay in business under 'enormous' pressure
Economy
Malaysia's Khazanah fund expects 2024 returns to top last year's 5.7%
Chief investment officer credits strong domestic, U.S. and EU markets
Tea Leaves
How life and politics converge in India's tea shops
As gathering places, traditional 'kadai' are focal points for information, gossip and butter cookies
Immigration
Australia latest to crack down on foreign student influx as rents soar
Schools object to curbs on key export industry that follow trend in Canada and U.K.
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
US-China tensions
U.S. curbs on China tech investments in final push as election looms
New administration could throw wrench in rules that focus on chips and AI
Adani Group
Adani Group takeover of Kenyan airport stalled by local court
Workers protest on job loss fears; analysts say conglomerate used to pushback
Politics
Pakistani police arrest 13 opposition leaders of ex-PM Khan's party
Unprecedented swoop due to party breaking public order law, government says
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
Technology
Australia plans social media minimum age, angering youth digital advocates
Critics say ban could drive youngsters' online activity underground
Opinion
Philippines needs robust response to China's Sabina Shoal threat
Strategic location is the latest flashpoint in the South China Sea
Natural disasters
Yagi 'destroyed us:' Vietnam recovers from typhoon, fallen bridge
Death toll hits 63 as officials hunt for survivors, repair flooded factories