International relations
Pacific island news outlets face government pressure, China influence
Beijing looks to lean on struggling media through financial support, prompting Australian reply
Fisheries
Chinese fishing boats active off Japan despite ban on seafood imports
Data shows maritime activity even after Beijing protested Fukushima water release
Gender
Japan's married surname law hinders economic progress, businesses say
Corporate leaders call for end to unified name rule amid gender disparity worries
Artificial intelligence
SoftBank, SK, LG, and Hanwha to join AI startup fund
Asian conglomerates team up to meet growing need for quick cash
Politics
Taiwan's third-largest party dogged by corruption scandals
Taiwan People's Party's support plunges to 6% amid backlash
Semiconductors
Japan chip equipment maker Disco to open India sales base
Manufacturer taps semiconductor companies moving into emerging industry hub
Business Spotlight
Nvidia vs. the startups: AI chip challengers chase efficiency
Asia seen as strategic location for applications run by PCs, industrial devices
Markets
U.S. indexes end higher as retail sales soothe slowdown fears
Nasdaq gains more than 2%, with S&P 500 and Dow also rising
Opinion
South Korea must learn from China's population long game
Seoul waking up to demographic crisis after long-term complacency
Defense
Japan to export naval antennas to India for Indo-Pacific deterrence
Tokyo to announce deal at upcoming two-plus-two ministerial meeting
Retail
Hong Kong apparel maker Giordano to focus on mainland China again
Fast-fashion stalwart seeks to open more shops despite low consumer confidence
Climate Change
Philippine carbon credit project to reduce methane from rice paddies
Japan climate solutions firm Creattura eyes expansion to rest of Southeast Asia
Trade
China to restrict antimony exports in latest rare-metal curbs
Controls on flame-retardant mineral do not target specific countries, Beijing says
Transportation
Airfares from Asia fall as Chinese carriers ramp up flights
Allowed over Russian airspace, China airlines offer shorter service to Europe
Property
China home prices down 8% from peak, with no end to decline in sight
Government rebuffs IMF call to support property sector despite continued woes
Commodities
Gold ETF inflows reach 2-year high, driven by expected U.S. rate cut
Heightened geopolitical risks also spur global flight to safety
Technology
Singapore's Grab sinks after group misses revenue forecast
Nasdaq-listed superapp provider struggles to shore up investor confidence
Technology
Alibaba disappoints despite strategy shifts, while JD beats forecasts
JD.com sticks to 'low price strategy' as Alibaba opts for more sustainable GMV growth
Companies
Li Ka-shing's CK Group empire accelerates pivot to Europe
London listing, new acquisitions dilute exposure to Hong Kong and mainland China
Food & Beverage
Japan grilled-steak operator to offer plant-based meat in U.S.
Fujiya readies pitch for vegan-friendly food in New York and Los Angeles
Equities
U.S. Nasdaq steps up scrutiny of Chinese company listings
Heightened screening comes amid concerns over market volatility
International relations
Vietnam's top leader to visit China from Sunday
To Lam meeting with Xi Jinping to strengthen Communist nations' ties
Startups
Andreessen Horowitz to open Japan office for funding startups
Japan emerging as alternative to riskier China and higher-rate, tighter U.S.
Turbulent Thailand
Thai ruling coalition backs Paetongtarn Shinawatra for prime minister
Conservative allies unite behind Thaksin's daughter in bid for stability
Economy
Hong Kong population edges up from end-2023 as mainlanders move in
City touts programs to lure talent amid questions over long-term prospects