Startups
India's Swiggy raises $1.25bn led by SoftBank
Food delivery startup's latest fundraiser heavily oversubscribed
Consumer
Companies
Uniqlo says no forced Xinjiang labor used in making its products
Fast Retailing reports 67% rise in third-quarter net profit
DealStreetAsia
Malaysian trading startup Carsome to acquire iCar Asia in $200m deal
Deal creates the largest digital automotive marketplace in Southeast Asia
Business Insight
China's Shein has taken the womenswear world by storm. Now what?
Speed, innovative marketing and smart technology not enough to scare Amazon.com
Arts
Tokyo exhibit traces fashion trends from 1940s till today
Japanese styles revealed in retrospective of clothing, magazines and videos
Interview
Diageo takes shot at China growth with Scotch and baijiu
Spirits maker uses 'academy' to educate drinkers in Asia's biggest market
Media & Entertainment
Popular Chinese music streaming app Boomplay growing fast in Africa
Impetus comes from the dominant presence of smartphones made by parent
Consumer
Dabur India banks on therapeutic products as COVID fears spread
Consumer goods company offers more items based on traditional Hindu remedies
Technology
Amazon wants FTC chair Lina Khan to step aside from US probes
Petition says antitrust chief has 'already made up her mind' on the e-commerce group
Business trends
Inflation finally catches up to Japan, via Netflix and Apple
Stagnant wages squeeze purchasing power for customers and businesses alike
Food & Beverage
Japan's distillers pour into foreign markets with shochu
Drinks companies on prowl for new opportunities as home market shrinks
Technology
Ambani's Reliance Jio joins race for world's cheapest phone with Google
JioPhone Next to debut in September on operating system designed specifically for India
The Big Story
The money pushers: The world is embracing Japan-style economics
While central bankers watch for inflation, the real danger in many countries may be stagnation
DealStreetAsia
KKR takes controlling stake in India's Vini Cosmetics for $625m
The startup targets further expansion in India, South Asia and other growing markets
Economy
China watches 'lay-flatters' as risk to economy: 5 things to know
More Chinese youths reject pressures over work and family as futile
Media & Entertainment
Gamer nations: Apps cash in on country-sized player populations
E3 comes back as Among Us and Fortnite boast more people than Indonesia or Pakistan
Business Spotlight
Shiseido bets on luxury skin care and China's fickle consumers
CEO Uotani adapts to changing customer preferences amid COVID pandemic
Retail
Uniqlo slips further behind Zara as Asia vaccine drives stumble
Reopening of Western economies spurs divergence in market value
Market Spotlight
India's appetite for gold dulled by COVID lockdown
After missed opportunity, jewelers hope for November wedding boost
Retail
Japan department stores downbeat despite longer operation hours
Industry calls for rent support, warning of impact on suppliers
