May 24th, 2018
Wards of the state
As Beijing reasserts its grip on business, problems mount at China’s state-backed companies
The Big Story
How China's state-backed companies fell behind
Efficiency plummets over 10 years, exclusive data show
The Big Story
In China, private companies walk a fine line
Being part of the political machine means taking policy calls seriously
Company in focus
Inheriting Li Ka-shing's empire: The two men to watch
Hong Kong tycoon's retirement leaves void at CK Hutchison
Startups in Asia
China's 'four dragons' drive hopes for electric car industry
Startups keen to absorb foreign talent and technology to establish brand power
Companies
Asian drugmakers hunt Western rivals after Takeda
Indian and Chinese generics producers push into global M&A game
Asia300
Beer and cars fuel optimism for Asian corporate profits
Increased consumer spending puts Nikkei Asia300 companies on track for another record year
Companies
South Korea Inc. Q1 profit jumps 10%, thanks to Samsung
Outlook solid despite growing North Korean uncertainty, for now
Companies
Toshiba enters new chapter with sale of memory unit
The conglomerate now needs a growth driver to replace its mainstay
Business trends
Indonesian property tycoon eyes blockchain in digital push
Lippo Group founder sees "no merits" in U.S.-China trade battle
Companies
Foxconn's profit shrinks 14.5% on weak iPhone X sales
Assembler plans measures to boost returns ahead of China unit IPO
Companies
Hindustan Unilever quarterly profit jumps 14% on surging home-care business
Price reduction due to GST rate cut also helped spur demand
Asia300
Korean Air tiptoes around scandals during mixed earnings report
Chairman and father of 'nut rage' heiress under investigation for tax evasion
Asia Insight
Asia's war on 'fake news' raises real fears for free speech
Governments walk fine line between fighting rumors and stifling dissent
Malaysia in transition
Mahathir faces new challenges in second stint as prime minister
Fiscal discipline and inexperienced cabinet are issues confronting Malaysian leader
Malaysia in transition
Najib questioned for 4 hours over 1MDB
Malaysia anti-graft chief says 'one or two more witnesses' needed for case
Economy
Indonesia raises interest rate for 1st time since 2014
Central bank's decision follows that of other Asian nations amid rupiah's slide
Politics
Thailand's 'young bloods' vow to break old political cycle
Aspiring leaders are on the march as junta marks fourth anniversary
International relations
With economic allure fading, Taiwan keeps its distance from China
Cross-strait competition dampens investment as President Tsai enters third year
Economy
China curbs infrastructure spending as local debt climbs
Slowdown exacerbates the plight of depressed regions
Datawatch
How Trump's immigration plan would affect Asians -- in charts
The way people arrive influences poverty levels once settled in the US
Opinion
Malaysia's chilling warning for Asia's one-party regimes
Democracy suddenly re-emerges in a bastion of authoritarian rule
Opinion
Trump right to focus on the US-China deficit
The tactic is bad economics but good politics, forcing Beijing to meet verifiable targets
Opinion
Dialogue can prevent a disastrous US-China trade war
Rash, tit-for-tat retaliations will only destabilize the global economy
Arts
Cambodia's first contemporary dance company pushes boundaries
Modern dancers dispel doubts as art forms diverge from country's traditions
Arts
Enoura museum reflects artist's 'unplanned' life
Japanese photographer pays tribute to memory and passage of time