Business deals
Seven & i's slumping stock price raises takeover risk
Japan 7-Eleven parent's structural reforms fail to impress investors
Economy
U.S., China agree to work more closely in times of financial stress
The fifth Financial Working Group meeting concluded as trade tensions rise
Artificial intelligence
Japan's Mitsubishi Corp. to invest in Andrew Ng's next AI fund
Trading house aims to train dozens of engineers, data analysts each year
IPO
Tokyo Metro headed for IPO as soon as October
Tokyo listing could value the subway operator at up to $4.8bn
Business deals
Japan 7-Eleven parent to mull takeover offer from Canada's Couche-Tard
Deal could create a top global retail group centered on convenience stores
International relations
Xi Jinping meets Vietnam's new leader To Lam to renew 'priority' ties
South China Sea rivals sign 14 deals, from railways to crocodile and durian trade
Opinion
Indonesia must prevent return to New Order era mouthpiece media
Broadcasting law revision needs to ensure journalism promotes democracy
Ukraine war
India PM Modi to visit Ukraine for first time since start of Russia conflict
Trip to war-torn nation follows July meeting with Putin in Moscow
Politics
Jokowi picks Prabowo aides for key posts in cabinet reshuffle
Indonesia's former ambassador to U.S. becomes investment minister
Commodities
Australia warns of $2bn budget hole as iron ore slumps on China woes
Concerns elevated after bleak outlook from largest steelmaker
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar focuses on BRICS and trade in first India trip
Strong semiconductor partnership possible between the two countries, analysts say
South China Sea
Philippines, China trade accusations after vessels collide in South China Sea
Overnight incident occurred near disputed shoals
Politics
Sri Lankan election shines light on president's legacy and links
Wickremesinghe stabilized economy but ties to Rajapaksa clan could hurt
.JPG?width=300&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms&format=auto&height=168)
Economy
Thai GDP grows 2.3% in April-June quarter
Just-released figure beats analysts' expectations of 2.1% expansion
Artificial intelligence
Singapore unicorn Patsnap to expand AI-powered patent search
Startup developing industry-specific models for pharma, materials and more
Middle East crisis
Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew push for Gaza cease-fire
U.S. secretary of state to meet with Netanyahu in 10th trip to region since war began
Market Spotlight
Coffee prices volatile on climate, shipping crunch, forest regulation
Unpredictable weather will increase cost of production in the long run
Retail
China's answer to Zara has a sister brand that ditches jeans for yoga pants
FMG's Benlai chain adds more Chinese stores and plans overseas debut in Thailand
Opinion
Black Myth: Wukong release could redefine China's gaming industry
The hype surrounding the 'triple-A' game reveals a Chinese wish for global prestige
Politics
Singapore PM Wong calls for 'major reset' with R&D push, regulatory review
U.S. stance toward China 'hardening' no matter who wins presidential election
Media & Entertainment
Japan's anime industry looks to AI to solve labor crunch
New services can automate backgrounds, coloring and other time-consuming work
Electronics
Panasonic fluorescent lamp production to go dark in 2027
Japan demand persists despite global deal to phase out mercury-containing lights
Comment
What does North Korea have in store for the next U.S. president?
Pyongyang couches hopes for better ties in hard-line rhetoric
Business deals
South Korean AI chip makers Rebellions and Sapeon sign to merge
Deal to serve as nation's latest attempt to challenge Nvidia and other global leaders
International relations
Vietnam's To Lam arrives in China, set to meet Xi Jinping
State visit marks Lam's first after taking country's top post earlier this month