Inflation
Thailand's consumer prices fall for fifth consecutive month
Negative inflation adds to PM Srettha's pressure on central bank
Consumer
Consumer
Singapore watch strap brand aims for global reach
Delugs' handcrafted leather bands cater to any style
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Technology
Intel aims to deliver chips for 100 million AI PCs by 2025
Forecasters see industry bouncing back from post-COVID lows
Consumer
Gashapon capsule toy shop in Manila has fans flocking
Store is Japanese toymaker Bandai's first in the Philippines
Supply Chain
Google plans to begin Pixel phone production in India in Q2
Search engine giant joins Apple, Samsung in tapping big South Asian market
Business trends
Japan splurges on Valentine chocolate even as cocoa prices surge
Makers and department stores find novel ways to keep customers sweet on treats
Life
Cassette tapes are making a surprise comeback in Japan
Streaming generation charmed by the low-fi warmth of analog audio
Commodities
Cocoa market in 'panic' as prices hit record for 9th straight day
Fears grow of long-term shortages for chocolate sellers
Travel & Leisure
China's Lunar New Year holiday to kick off; overseas travel still slow
Billions of trips expected as people head for hometowns and domestic tourism spots
Food & Beverage
Yum China's low-price strategy pays off as diners tighten their purse strings
Country's largest fast food chain operator to expand in more local cities
Supply Chain
Taiwan's Acer and Asustek double down on 'Make in India'
Move comes as New Delhi weighs tighter import restrictions
Economy
Japan December household spending falls 2.5%, worse than forecast
Consumption falls for 10th consecutive month, real wage for 21st month in a row
Retail
Japan's Miki House doubles down on push into luxury kidswear
Brand chases Gucci and Hermes with 'Gold Label' and overseas stores
IPO
Chinese-owned Amer Sports' IPO faces weak U.S. investor appetite
Company behind Wilson and Louisville Slugger sees chance to grow in China
Travel & Leisure
China forecasts 14% drop in travelers during Lunar New Year
Use of private cars may signal that consumers are tightening their belts
Food & Beverage
China's Yunnan tea country makes splash in specialty coffee circles
Mountain-grown beans win fans with hints of chocolate and powerful aroma
Electronics
iPhone discounts spread in China for Lunar New Year as sales dip
Alibaba's Tmall and JD.com offer even sharper discounts than Apple
Retail
7-Eleven and Lawson to open a combined 10,000 Asia-Pacific outlets
Japan convenience store giants aim to tap the region's swelling middle classes
Business deals
Japan's Shiseido to buy U.S. skincare company as China slows
$450m deal for Dr. Dennis Gross brand provides a foothold in high-end products
Technology
Samsung and other Android smartphone makers gearing up for better 2024
Bigger orders from Oppo and Honor indicate industry is pulling out of yearslong slump
Business Spotlight
Indian consumer borrowing surges, raising fears of defaults
Unsecured loans give lower-income workers a chance to 'spend on things we really want'
Retail
Alibaba's factory-direct online shopping soars in China
Consumers flock to 1688.com wholesaling site as economy loses steam
Food & Beverage
Kameda Seika turns to spicier snacks as recipe for Indian success
Japan's favorite rice cracker maker 'localizes' flavors as part of global expansion
Caixin
China's internet content kings struggle to keep users paying
Tencent, iQiyi and Alibaba's Youku face challenge retaining subscribers
Consumer
Retro-loving Gen Z keeps Fujifilm's Instax cameras going strong
Annual sales expected to triple from a decade earlier to $1bn