Politics
Macao casinos rake in revenue as authorities target money changers
Unlicensed services for gamblers seen as path to skirt Beijing's capital controls
Your Week in Asia
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Ko Wen-je arrest plunges Taiwan's No. 3 party into crisis of trust
Campaign finance, corruption scandals threaten TPP's political survival
Media & Entertainment
Saudi Arabia ready to make aggressive play for Japanese gaming IP
The kingdom's Public Investment Fund to move all gaming assets to Savvy Games
Consumer
China's baby product brands gain traction at home
Falling birthrate has makers looking to e-commerce for global growth
Life
For India's Tata Group, the philosophy behind 'sky burial' lights the way
Zoroastrian family's business empire stands out for its philanthropic practices
Arts
Australian furniture designers carve out sustainable future
Homegrown industry reflects landscape and cultural diversity
Electronics
Mitsubishi Electric retools U.S. auto parts site for AI cooling equipment
Japanese manufacturer shifts production to adapt to next technology wave
Society
Tokyo embraces new translation tech ahead of 2025 sports competitions
Venues adopt accessible tablets to bridge language and disability barriers
Economy
China's 'deflation exports' expand as cheap goods flood markets
Countries around the world prepare counter measures to protect domestic industries
Semiconductors
China's chip capabilities just 3 years behind TSMC, teardown shows
Analysis reveals limited impact of U.S. tech curbs on consumer products
Electric vehicles
BYD to buy German car distributor Hedin Electric
Chinese EV maker moves to take greater control of its strategy in the country
South China Sea
Philippines accuses China of ramming ship in South China Sea
Beijing counters that an 'illegally stranded' vessel lifted anchor to turn aggressor
International relations
China enters Japan waters days after air violation protested
Japan's SDF sends minesweeper and patrol aircraft to monitor the Chinese vessel
Food & Beverage
Tim Hortons' arrival highlights Malaysia's coffee boom
Consumption and number of outlets has surged in recent years
Arts
Hayao Miyazaki among five Magsaysay awardees for 2024
Foundation praises animator's gift for making complex issues relatable to kids
Food & Beverage
Too hot in Taipei? Your gelato is ready for its close-up
Social media-savvy consumers drive wave of innovative desserts in Taiwan
Datawatch
Decarbonization now drives China's Belt and Road push
Brisk sales of EVs, solar panels and wind turbines are boosting Beijing's global clout
Arts
New Thai PM spearheads economy-orientated 'soft power' drive
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has promised a creative boom, but critics point to daunting bureaucracy and confusing vision
Economy
With 24 km bridge-tunnel link, Shenzhen tech hub set to sprawl further
Firms eye Zhongshan across river delta as site for future growth
International relations
Pacific leaders' statement scrubbed of Taiwan reference after China protest
Island's deputy foreign minister says 'outside force' sowing division
Finance
Goldman to lay off a few hundred employees in annual talent review
With below-average dealmaking, investment bank reinstates performance-related cuts
Economy
China factory activity slows to six-month low in August
Missed PMI forecast could fuel hopes for economic stimulus measures
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Society
Tokyo's Shibuya cracks down on public drinking as tourist crowds swell
District to impose year-round nighttime ban with patrols targeting unruly behavior
Business deals
Cboe to buy 14.8% of Japannext in prop trading system tie-up
Move expands U.S.-based exchange operator's Japanese presence