Sharing Economy
Indonesian bank takes fight to Go-Jek with new payment app
CT-owned lender sees group's supermarkets as path to growth in crowded field
Business trends
Life
Kaiseki on wheels
For the fortunate few, luxury train offers glimpses of rural Japan in ultimate comfort
Business trends
Asians dip into Japanese-style hot spring baths
Bathing facilities are popping up in China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia
China tech
Subsidized Chinese makers squeeze Asia's LCD industry
BOE helps push 65-inch panel price below $220, down 30% over past year
Business trends
Japan Inc. opens up more to midcareer talent
In signs of a shift, experienced workers account for 28% of planned hires
Companies
NTT Docomo braces for 20% profit hit from June fee cuts
Law change to put brakes on earnings growth at Japan's top mobile carrier
Business trends
China's slowdown unnerves German automotive suppliers
Car sales in China are likely to keep sinking, pressuring manufacturers
Business trends
Theme park Hinoki Land gives Thai locals portal to Japan
Attractions include replicas of iconic Kyoto temple and Tokyo's 'Thunder Gate'
Electric cars in China
China stimulus excites global car brands but drivers look local
Startups have edge over traditional brands in green-vehicle market
Business trends
Vietnam and Thailand lead drive to make Southeast Asia cashless
Singapore and Malaysia fall behind leapfrogging less-developed countries
