Business deals
Yahoo-Line operator plans acquisitions in quest to be Asian superapp
SoftBank-backed platform will expand from 'beachheads' in Thailand and Taiwan
Business deals
Automobiles
Investors cheer second Japanese takeover by China's Hisense
Major car-parts maker Sanden gives boost to mainland company's auto ambitions
Opinion
Murakami-backed fund exposes sweet insider deal at Japan Asia Group
Activist investor provides diligence lacking in company's independent directors
Materials
Rio and Mongolia agree to replace $7bn plan to expand copper mine
New leaders to work out deal to better share rising project costs
Opinion
Gojek and Tokopedia merger would add fizz to Asia's tech sector
Union likely to drive job creation through innovation and new startups
Business deals
China to create 'IT aircraft carrier' through tech megamerger
State-owned military suppliers CETC and Potevio prepare for US sanctions
US-China tensions
US companies plan smaller China investments due to stranded execs
AmCham finds businesses upbeat on prospects despite trade conflict worries
Semiconductors
Renesas saddled with $10bn in goodwill after acquiring Dialog
Investors skittish about Japanese chipmaker shares despite booming demand
Business deals
Fast-food giants Jollibee and Yoshinoya team up in Philippines
Joint venture eyes delivery as pandemic crimps eat-in restaurants
Media & Entertainment
Australia's Seven West Media strikes deal with Google for news
Analyst suggests Canberra and internet group nearing compromise on paying for content
