Automobiles
Detroit motor show fades as Asian, European automakers pull out
Costly in-person events questioned in wake of pandemic
Business trends
Technology
Analog Japan sinks to record low in global digital ranking
Nation falls further behind South Korea, Taiwan and China
Companies
Nikon to raise annual salary for highly skilled staff by up to 20%
Japanese optical equipment maker looks to attract talent in tight market
Technology
'Femtech' gains traction in Japanese worker benefits
Telemedicine and birth control empower women to better manage health concerns
Transportation
South Korean airlines to boost Japan service as entry restrictions ease
Three carriers to more than double flights on October restart of visa-free tourism
Companies
India's Adani Group plans to invest over $100bn in next decade
Around 70% of that total to be spent on conglomerate's green energy business
Business Spotlight
From soap to soda: India's Reliance ramps up consumer goods push
Adani Wilmar, Unilever, ITC face fresh competition from massive conglomerate
Politics
China signals support for foreign investment after virus curb fury
Multinationals threaten to cut investment or leave over zero-COVID rules
Retail
Festive frenzy: Indians clamor for online bargains ahead of Diwali
Analysts expect brisk business for likes of Amazon, Flipkart despite headwinds
Business trends
Malaysian glove makers hit by supply glut and higher costs
Top Glove reports first post-IPO quarterly loss with no upturn in sight
Coronavirus
From Singapore to Japan, workers get restless as offices call
Surveys signal clash between employer and employee priorities after COVID
Business trends
China's home appliance inventories double in COVID era
Weak consumer spending widens rift between manufacturers and retailers
Companies
Ex-CEO sues major Bangladesh telco, alleges 'wrongful dismissal'
Outcome to be closely watched by other major companies operating in nation
Companies
Philippine call centers win battle to make remote work permanent
Government says BPO companies can keep tax perks without on-site workers
Food & Beverage
Beyond sushi: Japan poultry firms push premium chicken in Hong Kong
NH Foods offers pricier meat from Hokkaido to restaurants and consumers
Media & Entertainment
PlayStation takes back seat to PCs at Tokyo game expo
The rise of Steam heralds the sunset for console games
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum merge: Crypto players raise stakes amid blockchain shift
Digital token services in Asia hunt for fresh opportunities, but risks remain
Trade
In swipe at China, EU moves to ban goods made using forced labor
Beijing likely to react angrily to 'protectionist' measures
Companies
Inquiry finds Australia's Star unfit to run Sydney casino
Gambling regulator says report into casino 'is, quite frankly, shocking'
