Opinion
China is buying less from its Asian neighbors, too
Yet its exports are still rising, raising pressure on local manufacturers
Transportation
U.S. obsession for China's Temu, Shein sends air cargo prices soaring
Chinese e-retailers' rising popularity with American consumers places strain on limited capacity
Business trends
Vietnam's tourism hot spot becomes foreign investment hub
U.S.-China conflict and new infrastructure give rise to northern Quang Ninh province
Climate Change
Japan's Kishida to lead creation of ministerial dialogue on decarbonization at OECD
58 countries including 'Global South' to join framework to tackle climate change
Startups
Malaysian chip-focused venture fund to invest in over 10 startups
Blue Chip founder says $209m fund helps country's semiconductor industry
Currencies
Yen tumbles past 158 against dollar on stubborn U.S. inflation
Japan's currency in intervention territory, but stepping in unlikely to work: Mizuho
Automobiles
Honda goes all in on EVs in U.S., Canada despite slowdown worries
Hybrid cars and motorcycles to help pay for $11bn supply chain buildup
Interview
IMF's Gita Gopinath: Global trade realignment 'going to last a long time'
'It's going to make it harder for us to achieve our common goals'
Bank of Japan
BOJ stands pat, gives no hint of imminent tightening
Recent yen weakness has not stoked sustained inflation, governor says
China debt crunch
China's distressed property developers reveal wave of job cuts
Defaulted companies carry out double-digit reductions as revenues fall, debts pile up
Opinion
Japan should be worrying about Taiwan, not Ukraine
Given growing threat from China, defense systems needed urgently at home
Economy
Tokyo inflation slows for 2nd straight month, falls under BOJ goal
Core CPI rises 1.6% in April vs forecast of 2.2%
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Business Spotlight
Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts
Japan, Taiwan and U.S. supplier numbers dip as iPhone maker expands in Southeast Asia
Commodities
BHP makes $39bn bid for Anglo American amid copper rush
Australian miner proposes takeover to tap demand in EVs, renewables
Climate Change
Japan and EU to unify subsidy rules for EVs, solar panels
Two sides aim to reduce supply chain dependence on China
Supply Chain
Google to expand hardware R&D team in Taiwan
Search engine giant 'serious' about beefing up equipment and software ecosystem
Climate Change
Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund
Japan's Mizuho and MUFG join investment vehicle to push decarbonization
Supply Chain
Nokia cuts orders with China-listed supplier as U.S. pushes 'clean network'
Telecom sector's supply shift escalates as companies avoid even Chinese capital
Defense
Japan sees 'transition phase' in dual-use military export controls
Ministry says changes in global environment require tougher measures
Supply Chain
Japan, Europe to link industrial data platforms for EV battery materials
Public-private initiative will promote rare-metal recycling to counter China
Supply Chain
Asahi Kasei to build $1.3bn EV battery components plant in Canada
Japan company will supply key parts for Honda's new EV factory
Interview
China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says
John Aquilino warns Beijing is building up military despite economic challenges
Climate Change
Japan's Sumitomo plans $1.3bn power storage network for renewables
Trading house looks to sell stored electricity to utilities and chip industry
Opinion
Yen's decline will inevitably affect confidence in Japan's economy
End of quantitative easing would be vital step toward restoring normalcy
Business trends
Japan companies raise 30% more capital from overseas stock offerings
Businesses seeking growth funds tap enthusiasm for governance reform