Business trends
McDonald's, Starbucks, others hit by Indonesia, Malaysia boycotts
Muslims protest Western brands over perceived pro-Israel stance on Gaza
Business trends
Business trends
Job cuts at Japanese companies jump, hinting at strategy shift
Voluntary retirement offers through February top annual total in 2023
Food & Beverage
Vietnam's baby food market draws Japanese brand for another bite
Asahi Group Foods to emphasize health in Southeast Asian country
Markets
Japan stock rally spreads beyond chip sector to construction
Obayashi leads way with 21% gain after upgrading capital efficiency plans
Semiconductors
Taiwan's PSMC says chip engineer shortage top challenge in Japan
Chipmaker's local head proposes joint school to train young people
Technology
Sam Altman-backed startup to bring AI smart pin to Japan, South Korea
Former Apple designers' voice-enabled smart device aims to capture generative AI boom
Energy
China goes big on green hydrogen using renewable energy surplus
Production facilities and pipelines being built in country's vast inland regions
Work
Japan's smaller companies gain leeway to raise pay on steady profits
With slower growth in labor costs, wage hikes poised to spread to more industries
Markets
Tokyo Electron, Kobe Steel court global investors as Japan stocks rally
Companies tap into soaring demand for Tokyo-listed shares
Business Spotlight
China's minidrama producers set their sights on challenging Netflix
Ultra-short episodes and wacky plots help series flourish on social media
Caixin
Chinese pharma turns to global deals to cure capital crunch
Sales of drug rights and M&A transactions help offset investment slump
Finance
ASEAN banks' fat interest margins wane as Fed rate cuts loom
Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia anticipate rocky road in loan earnings
Business trends
China's food delivery market explodes to $208bn as workers scrape by
Meituan, Ele.me employ a combined 10m, but conditions remain harsh for gig employees
Wealth Management
Nomura unit joins with KKR, Carlyle on alternative investments in Japan
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust to set up fund that invests in unlisted shares
Materials
Siam Cement develops cost-effective hydrogen for green mobility
Company aims to build value chain for both EVs and hydrogen vehicles
Semiconductors
U.S. aims to make 20% of world's leading-edge chips by 2030: Raimondo
Commerce secretary vows to ensure that TSMC succeeds in Arizona
Business trends
Friends for hire: Young Chinese rent out their time to earn extra cash
Economic and social pressures spur growth of 'side hustle' industries
Business trends
Blackstone CEO Schwarzman received $896m in pay, dividends in 2023
Head of world's largest private equity firm saw a 29% decline from 2022
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Aerospace & Defense Industries
U.S. and Japan spearhead new era of private moon landings
Japan's ispace looks to replicate Intuitive Machines' successful lunar landing
Startups
Japan races to back AI startups amid Nvidia processor shortage
Economy ministry joins expensive battle for computing power
Engineering & Construction
South Korean shipbuilders fulfill discounted orders to lift earnings
Big 3 focus on profitable LNG and ammonia carriers
Business trends
Honda, Aeon agree to full wage hike demands in big labor wins
Top Japan companies offer 5%-plus pay increases, but outlook for small businesses unclear
Markets
Goldman names 'Seven Samurai' of market-boosting Japanese stocks
Toyota and Tokyo Electron make list of standouts as investors look for capital efficiency
Automobiles
Indonesia EV competition heats up with VinFast and BYD debuts
Other Asian manufacturers also aim to grab market share with auto show offerings
Automobiles
Hybrids lead EVs in sales growth as drivers seek convenience
Japanese automakers like Toyota poised to benefit from surge