Companies
South Korea delivery company Yogiyo to offer buyouts, media say
Competition in sector has grown in recent months as top players cut prices
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar reins in employment agencies to harvest remittances
Regime wants overseas workers to send more money via official channels
Japan immigration
Indonesia reemerges as key labor pool for Japan as Vietnamese migration slumps
Tokyo seeks caregivers from ASEAN nations with large, young populations
Semiconductors
Nvidia's plunge despite big earnings ripples through Asian tech stocks
Chinese market will remain tough due to U.S. export controls, chip designer warns
Technology
Apple orders over 10% more iPhones than last year on AI bet
Company preparing for Sept. 9 launch of first phones with Apple Intelligence
Commodities
Gold buying soars on India tax reforms as prices near record high
Central banks in emerging markets also increase purchases on geopolitical concerns
Opinion
It's time for India to unleash private investment in nuclear energy
New Delhi must break bureaucratic silos to allow sector to flourish
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan tensions spur Okinawa businesses to make contingency plans
Execs send proposals to local government as security becomes higher priority
China up close
Analysis: Elders stay faithful to Deng over 'reformer Xi Jinping'
Summer rebellion forces Xinhua to delete a commentary that rewrote party history
Natural disasters
Thailand flooding poses early test for PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Mistakes of past administrations could inform handling of disaster
Technology
China now global leader in 90% of critical tech research: think tank
AUKUS encouraged to join forces with Japan and South Korea to close gap
Companies
Japan Inc. sells record $25bn in cross-held shares, led by Toyota
Governance trend reduces buffer against takeover bids and activist investors
Materials
Shin-Etsu beats Apple's operating margin with commodity-grade PVC
Japan chemical maker's drive to keep operation efficient honed over decades
Climate Change
Extreme heat in China triggers power warnings, factory stoppages
Shopping centers and supermarkets turn off air conditioning during peak hours
US-China tensions
China and U.S. discuss plans for 'leader-level call' in coming weeks
Wang Yi and Jake Sullivan hammer each side's positions on Taiwan, South China Sea
Interview
India's Mahindra plans $1.4bn EV buildup, CEO says, as it chases Tata
EVs to make up 20% to 30% of Mahindra's sales volume, Anish Shah says
Consumer
Japan's Daiso aims for 200 stores in India and more local sourcing
Hundred-yen store operator expects to have 50 Indian outlets by early 2027
Business deals
Disney and Reliance win approval for $8.5bn India merger
Reliance-Disney merger will challenge giants like Sony, Netflix and Amazon
Travel & Leisure
IHG adds three Crowne Plaza hotels in Japan in bid to reach smaller cities
U.K. hospitality chain partners with local hotel group to cash in on tourism boom
International relations
Pacific leaders back Australia-funded regional policing plan
Initiative follows Beijing's efforts to boost its security presence in region
Media & Entertainment
Cambodia's NagaCorp 'open' to sale of stalled Russia casino
Chairman weighs all options as Vladivostok impairment charge tips group into red
International relations
Japanese politician gets 'positive' Chinese response on visa-waiver issue
Delegation led by ruling LDP heavyweight looks to smooth short-term travel
Adani Group
Indian billionaire Adani and family to further sell group shares
Adani Group's total market valuation recovers from Hindenburg row
Economy
Thai central bank chief fights to balance growth, consumer debt
Bank of Thailand governor's term set to end as 'Thaksinomics' returns
Retail
Sports brands in China turn in uneven performance despite Olympic year
From Anta and Li Ning to Nike, gold medals not enough to ease consumption worries