Retail
Japan's convenience stores step up efforts to cut food waste
Likes of Lawson, Seven-Eleven Japan use leftover or nonstandard ingredients
Consumer
Comment
Apple Vision Pro: Missing the big picture on generative AI?
Tech giant tries to revolutionize user interface again after the Mac, iPod and iPhone
Economy
Australia Q1 GDP grows at slowest pace in one and a half years
High prices, rising interest rates sapped consumer spending
Comment
Philippine startup, others have lesson for Big Tech: Serve society
Japanese 'triple win' principle of centuries ago makes digital services comeback
China tech
China cracks down on online stealth marketing
Tencent, other platforms adapt to Beijing's latest tech regulation
Technology
Apple unveils mixed-reality Vision Pro headset priced at $3,499
Device said to be the iPhone for VR won't be available in Asia until 2024
Startups
Indian startup fights stigma with biodegradable sanitary napkins
Saathi CEO says lack of menstruation items keeps women from reaching potential
Supply Chain
Lego to other Vietnam producers: Stop chasing cheapest cost
Country must be 'damn serious' about going green, says toymaker with $1bn factory
Business trends
Japan cosmetics makers take on K-beauty insurgents in men's market
Gen Zers are not the only guys spending lavishly on skin care and makeup
Consumer
Unilever to expand telemedicine services in Indonesia, Vietnam
Consumer giant aims for over 200 million to see a dentist by 2025
Caixin
Chinese supermarkets hit speed bumps in post-COVID recovery
Q1 sales decline for 7 of 14 publicly traded chains, with 4 posting net losses
Business trends
'China's Hawaii' lures top global brands with tax-free promise
Planned tariff exemptions in Hainan by 2025 to boost demand for luxury goods
Economy
Doubts smolder about how long Japan's post-COVID recovery can last
Rising prices and weak overseas demand threaten economic rebound
Electronics
Chinese charger maker Anker pursues Xiaomi-like diversification
With nearly all its sales overseas, company makes forays from vacuums to headphones
Business Spotlight
Amazon falls behind Walmart in battle for India's online shoppers
Controversial $16 billion Flipkart deal gives Walmart an e-commerce edge
Business trends
Feeling shy when you buy? Japan has you covered
Shops, restaurants introducing tools that let people say no to idle chat
Retail
H&M returns to Tokyo's Ginza with cafe and interior goods
Clothing maker shows environmental bent with recycling program, organic coffee
Inflation
China consumer prices rose 0.1% in April, slowest rate in 2 years
Factory gate deflation also suggests more stimulus needed to boost recovery
Technology
Google unveils $1,799 foldable phone in battle with Samsung
Search giant's generative AI chatbot Bard rolls out Japanese and Korean versions
Companies
Japan furniture seller Nitori's profit dips for 1st time in 24 years
Price hikes drive away customers from affordable homeware chain
