Defense
China and Russia to hold joint drills in Sea of Japan and Okhotsk
Exercise aims to deepen cooperation in facing 'security threats,' says Beijing
IPO
Malaysian grocery chain eyes 3,000 stores after market debut
99 Speed Mart shares rise 14% in country's biggest IPO in 7 years
Markets
Midea's $3.45bn Hong Kong share offering met with Shenzhen selloff
Appliance maker seeks more funds but dilution, discount anger current investors
Business deals
Couche-Tard demands talks on 7-Eleven owner buyout despite rejection
Canadian company 'disappointed' in Seven & i refusal to engage
Opinion
Japan's skateboarders show Gen Z can be a catalyst for change
Younger people are flipping Japan's perspective on its relations with the world
Finance
Japan Inc. eyes larger overseas M&A amid hunt for growth
Politics is increasingly becoming a hurdle in deals abroad, lawyer says
Markets
Japanese stocks pare losses after early slide on U.S. economy worries
Markets 'not fully at ease' after weaker-than-expected nonfarm payroll data
Automobiles
Tesla supplier Panasonic ready to make larger 4680 EV batteries
Greater energy capacity will help automakers cut production costs
Inflation
Laos hit hard by inflation, currency woes and plunging spending power
Experts warn nation must cut debt to China and others to ease economic burden
Health Care
China to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals to lure investment
Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hainan among major locations identified for initiative
Japan's leadership race
Conservative Takaichi makes 2nd bid in Japan's leadership race
Staunch supporter of late PM Shinzo Abe joins crowded field in LDP election
Business trends
Japan and Australia should 'update' trade relations: NSW premier
Nikkei Forum in Sydney focuses on the two countries' future
Economy
Pakistan struggling to seal $7bn IMF bailout for crisis-hit economy
Subsidies and shortfall in external financing lie at heart of delay, sources say
Economy
China's consumer prices rise at faster pace in August
Producer price deflation worsens despite government stimulus
Media & Entertainment
Thailand aims to build soft power by nurturing gaming industry
New law to be enacted next year as government anticipates growth for the sector
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Economy
Japan's Q2 GDP growth revised down slightly on consumption, capex
Latest figure down to annualized 2.9% from initial 3.1%, short of forecast
Market Spotlight
From Hong Kong to Singapore, crypto ETFs face chill
Market turbulence ahead of U.S. election weighs on digital asset funds
Travel & Leisure
Quirky Japan hotel chain goes upscale with amenities, collaborations
Henn na Hotel operator H.I.S. shifts focus from expansion to higher room rates
Opinion
The Philippines must kick its coal addiction
A total ban on coal development is needed to prevent further rise in use of the fossil fuel
Automobiles
BYD, Geely soar in China's crowded field as state carmakers slump
Private companies log higher profit in 1st half on strong sales and margins
International relations
Bangladesh calls for faster resettlement process for Rohingya
About 8,000 members of Muslim ethnic minority group have fled Myanmar
Crime
Philippines arrests celebrity pastor accused of sex crimes
Interior Secretary posts on Facebook page, without specifying how or where he had been
Natural disasters
Typhoon Yagi weakens after killing dozens in Vietnam, China, Philippines
Storm downgraded to tropical depression but risks of flash floods, landslides remain
Defense
North Korean leader emphasizes importance of strengthening naval power
Kim Jong Un stresses need to build naval port that can operate warships' weapons systems
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