Transportation
China will deliver first homegrown C919 jet by end-2022
Aircraft will rival single-aisle models made by Airbus and Boeing
Companies
Semiconductors
Japan to give Micron Technology up to $320m to boost chip output
Subsidy highlights joint efforts of Washington, Tokyo in tech race with Beijing
DealStreetAsia
Australia's Investible eyes 'novel tech' for climate fund
Has invested in companies including an electric-aircraft motor startup
US-China tensions
U.S. SEC fines Deloitte's China affiliate $20m for audit violation
Regulator accuses auditor of allowing some clients to perform own reviews
Automobiles
Toyota president: California zero-emission requirements hard to meet
Akio Toyoda says company's strategy is to target customers with various needs
Business deals
Japanese pen feud nears end as Kokuyo moves to sell Pentel stake
Failed hostile takeover created opening for white knight Plus, the new buyer
SoftBank
SoftBank to unload stake in Swedish cloud computing provider Sinch
Japanese investment group will sell entire 5% interest
Companies
Philip Morris to make heated tobacco sticks in Philippines
$150m investment seeks to boost smokeless products in big market
IPO
Hong Kong's two biggest IPOs this year sink on trading debuts
Chinese EV maker Zhejiang Leapmotor dives 33.5% after $800m share sale
DealStreetAsia
Blackstone pulls in $7.8bn for Asia real estate fund
Vehicle will invest in both residential and commercial property
Climate Change
Australia's AGL speeds end of coal power after investor pressure
Company expects to exit coal generation by 2035, invest more in renewables
US-China tensions
China's military companies tap new investors after U.S. sanctions
Scramble for state-backed shareholders aims to offset curbs on foreign capital
Automobiles
Tata Motors launches $10,000 EV in India to further its lead
'Disruptive' pricing aimed at frugal drivers
Materials
Nippon Steel to add 2 blast furnaces at Indian JV with ArcelorMittal
Additions part of $7bn expansion push with eye toward tripling capacity
Business deals
Singapore's SATS to buy major air cargo handler in $1.1bn deal
Worldwide Flight Services purchase expands operations to more than 20 countries
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
DealStreetAsia
Singapore's Affirma targets first Southeast Asia-focused fund
Sources say investment vehicle would also cover India
Pharmaceuticals
Eisai-Biogen Alzheimer's drug slows cognitive decline
Japan drugmaker expects decision on FDA accelerated approval in early January
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
