Trade
China exports remain robust in August while imports soften
Steady external demand overshadowed by rising trade barriers
Sports
China's 7-0 soccer humiliation against Japan reflects deep problems
Pandemic, mismanagement and corruption have hurt World Cup ambitions
Climate Change
Extreme weather forces 166m children to miss school in South Asia
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh affected by school closures, World Bank says
Supply Chain
Taiwan's PSA opens Malaysian PCB plant to tap server, auto demand
Factory doubles the company's local capacity for printed circuit boards
Commodities
West urged to give lithium more support to break China's supply grip
Ex-Pilbara chief's warning comes as Arcadium moves to mothball Australian mine
Food & Beverage
Japan's Acecook grabs 40% of Vietnam's instant noodle market
Vietnamese per-capita consumption climbs to 83 servings a year
Japan's leadership race
Japanese LDP leader candidate Kato calls for stimulus plan
Former health minister has entered race to lead nation's ruling political party
Obituaries
James Earl Jones, actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Renowned Shakespearean performer loved role in 'Star Wars' 'myth'
Technology
Apple unveils iPhone 16, but AI unavailable in Japanese, Chinese till 2025
U.S. tech giant faces heavy competition in China from Huawei's new tri-fold model
Japan's leadership race
Abe protege Takaichi is stock market's top choice for Japan leader
Economic security minister expected to restart nuclear plants if elected
Asia Insight
India edges warily toward accepting more Chinese investment
Despite security concerns, FDI seen as key to Modi's manufacturing drive
Semiconductors
India's Tata enlists Tokyo Electron in semiconductor push
Tata Electronics to work with Japanese company on skills building
Defense
Japan should allow exports of all defense equipment: former officials
Proposal would eliminate restrictions on use, eyeing boost to regional deterrence
Opinion
Multinationals must work with Global South to reduce ocean waste
Companies must help solve environmental challenges they created in places like Malaysia
Electronics
Daikin taps AI to cut office AC power use by up to 20%
Japanese air conditioning supplier rolls out new service for commercial buildings
Technology
Japan's NTT Docomo set to release $1,700 'extended reality' glasses
Mobile carrier dives into metaverse with eye on corporate demand
Transportation
ANA's Peach Aviation to add Singapore route in Southeast Asia push
Low-cost carrier seeks to tap demand for Japan travel in competitive market
International relations
China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-Beijing trade disputes
Chinese-made EVs, Spanish pork exports at risk
Bonds
Japan purchases of foreign bonds hit record on stronger yen
August tally tops $50bn ahead of expected Fed rate cut
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Mitsubishi Chemical weighs sale of pharmaceutical unit
R&D costs put Mitsubishi Tanabe on chopping block in push to boost profitability
Business deals
Fortress to buy Japanese Hawaii-themed resort
Beloved hot spring facility in need of face-lift amid earthquake, pandemic debt
Automobiles
Honda scales back factory workforce at 2nd China joint venture
Japan automaker takes voluntary retirements at Dongfeng Honda as sales slump
Politics
Philippine Senate holds ex-mayor Alice Guo in contempt a second time
Case grips nation amid heightened tension with China
US-China tensions
Tough-on-China bills set for approval by U.S. House this week
'China Week' legislation to head to the Senate before Congress winds down
International relations
ADB chief Asakawa to step down, 'Mr. Yen' Kanda likely successor
Japanese Finance Ministry veteran says it is time for new leadership