Business trends
Japan companies' stock buybacks soar to highest in 16 years
$70bn in repurchases for fiscal 2022 stand in contrast to declines elsewhere
Business trends
Business Spotlight
China Inc. keen on setting up shop in the U.S. despite tensions
Incentives, risky supply chains and harsh Beijing policies nudge companies stateside
Companies
India ride-hailer Ola mulls branching into more digital services
Sources say startup considering software sales, cloud computing
Opinion
Japanese businesswomen need more than a place at the table
Many companies focus on appearances rather than better management
Business trends
Komatsu, Hitachi Construction turn China into export hub
Japan's heavy equipment makers tap excess capacity with eye on other markets
Semiconductors
Japan export curbs pay off for South Korean chip materials makers
Profits double as Samsung and others pivot to domestic suppliers
Technology
Drone delivery in Japan marks successful flight over residential area
Postal service cuts last-mile transport time by two-thirds in trial
Business trends
Hong Kong lures wealthy elites and family offices with tax cuts
Revamped migration scheme also planned as city hosts 'Wealth for Good' summit
Technology
Meta VR goggles teardown shows chips mostly made by U.S. companies
China high-tech conflict appears to have weighed on procurement strategy
Finance
Nomura Real Estate and JR East jump into Japan's banking sector
Businesses see opportunity for stronger customer ties with financial services
Business trends
U.S. Big Tech layoffs help Fujitsu, others snap up top talent
Companies with less competitive pay see hiring opportunity
Semiconductors
China can sway chip markets without overtaking U.S.: Chris Miller
'Chip War' author says Beijing's policies can impact global semiconductor industry
Business trends
China keeps title as home to billionaires even as global wealth falls
Founder of scandal-hit conglomerate Adani Group loses 35% of wealth
DealStreetAsia
Asian home interior startup Livspace lays off nearly 2% of staff
Singapore- and India-based company trims workforce of 5,000
Retail
Shared bookstores let bibliophiles meet owners with a passion
Low initial costs help renters of shelves sell their favorite books easily
Transportation
Tokyo train, subway fares go up Saturday in wave of price hikes
With ridership down, railways push ahead with accessibility upgrades
Travel & Leisure
Vietnam, Indonesia help drive tourism recovery in Japan
February visitors reach 57% of pre-COVID level in boon for restaurants, stores
Economy
Top Japanese manufacturers agree to big wage hikes amid inflation
But higher prices seen offsetting gains in low-paying industrialized economy
Semiconductors
Japan semiconductor distributors eye expansion in emerging markets
India, Malaysia and Turkey become targets as home demand shrinks
DealStreetAsia
FMO pitches $11m investment in Indian microfinance company Arohan
Funds will be used to finance post-COVID growth, boost technology
