Artificial intelligence
Samsung bets on CXL memory to become next AI darling
Technology can boost server memory capacity 10-fold over current products
Turbulent Thailand
Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister
Ex-PM Thaksin's daughter becomes youngest leader of Thailand
Your Week in Asia
Japan-India 2+2, Thai GDP, Vietnam leader in China
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Opinion
Turned off but not tuned out: Japan's floating voters crave options
After Kishida's decision to step down, it is unclear whether his replacement will inspire
Commodities
Taliban and Chinese partner restart copper project, reigniting worries
Pollution of nearby area, destruction of relics feared in Mes Aynak development
Life
Life in Myanmar's resistance-held areas
Snapshot of Tanintharyi shows how the fragile parallel administration is taking control in strongholds
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Energy
Malaysia's Hibiscus keen on acquisitions as Big Oil divests in Asia
Founder says company aims to be 'regional consolidator' of established assets
Bangladesh turmoil
On topic: Bangladesh greets new dawn with Nobel winner Yunus
A collection of stories on current hot topics
Food & Beverage
Japan's top sake exporter Dassai marries tech with tradition
Brewer harnesses data in pursuit of quality and consistency
Opinion
Retailers cannot afford to ignore AI's competitive edge
Merchants are eager to use the tech but face challenges in ROI and data security
Startups
Foreign venture capital funds increase Japan investment 70%
Geopolitical tensions divert money away from China
Finance
Japan's Orix to spend $1bn to buy more than 50 planes for leasing
Higher fees boost business as aircraft production fails to keep up with demand
Society
Japanese American WWII detainees honored in book that lists every name
Monument to 'console spirits' pieces together fragmented records to preserve history
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris courts votes of high-income Indian Americans
Indian American population grew 55% over decade into influential group
Politics
Indonesia holds first Independence Day event in new capital
1,400 guests attend scaled-back event in Nusantara
Retail
Mitsubishi Estate takes on Simon Property in Indonesian outlet malls
After collaborating in Japan, property giants now pursue separate development projects
Datawatch
Japan's startups struggle to grow past '2nd death valley'
Flow of funds from mature firms back to investors seen as key to more dynamism
Caixin
China shippers face diverging fortunes in global and domestic waters
Ocean freight rates surge with tight capacity, while local market descends into price war
Media & Entertainment
Japan's anime exports poised to match chips and steel
Content can be developed into core industry that erases digital trade deficit
Life
A guide to Tokyo's vegan revolution
Some of the best plant-based eateries sprouting up across Japan's capital
Japan's leadership race
On topic: Japan prepares for new PM as Kishida steps aside
A collection of stories on current hot topics
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris pledges to tackle costs, lower taxes in economy speech
Democratic presidential nominee proposes ban on 'price gouging' by grocers
Travel & Leisure
John Lennon's favorite resort hotel in Japan reopens after upgrade
Mampei Hotel latest historic lodging to receive luxury makeover from Mori Trust
Myanmar Crisis
U.S. meets Myanmar opposition, pledges expanded support
Virtual talks come after China urges ASEAN countries to help with peace process
Food & Beverage
Marubeni serves Tim Hortons coffee in Malaysia with local flavors
Canadian chain expands in Southeast Asia after Singapore entry