Automobiles
Toyota targets the rich with new Century, Lexus models in Japan
Automaker hopes to take on luxury heavyweights like Rolls-Royce and Bentley
Kishida moves to downgrade COVID while labor crunch weighs on growth
Economy continues to slow as central bank focuses on protecting the won
Auto giant struggles with production of luxury cars requiring more semiconductors
Deal with medical products company Merap aims to tap Asian sales channels
Legendary music store adapts and thrives in the streaming era
Fast Retailing to raise wages to match service it expects: CFO
Project takes on menstrual taboo in rural areas, where usage remains low
CEO Han Mun-il looks to ride next cultural wave after K-pop and K-dramas
Furniture retailer leverages strong supply chains for Asia expansion: president
Company plans first new Chinese appliance factory in 19 years to keep up with consumers
China Resources Beer grabs white liquor maker to meet shifting tastes
Higher female purchasing power, interest from non-Muslim consumers spur optimism
The $150m purchase gives Japanese megabank home market access
Alibaba-backed group seeks to capture nation's growing middle class
U.S. chain follows Nike into market full of basketball fans
Tweet about meat launches subscription plan gymgoers are devouring
Sashimi favorite sees prices soar as overseas demand gobbles up local supply
Struggling Aigan cuts losses, seeing no path to profitability
Luxury brands use food and drink to win over younger consumers
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