Automobiles
Toyota targets the rich with new Century, Lexus models in Japan
Automaker hopes to take on luxury heavyweights like Rolls-Royce and Bentley
Consumer
Travel & Leisure
Japan gears up for tourism recovery amid Lunar New Year upsurge
Kishida moves to downgrade COVID while labor crunch weighs on growth
Economy
South Korea's mortgage rates balloon, dampening spending
Economy continues to slow as central bank focuses on protecting the won
Automobiles
Toyota limits orders for Lexus in Japan due to chip shortage
Auto giant struggles with production of luxury cars requiring more semiconductors
Business deals
Japan consumer goods maker Lion takes 36% stake in Vietnam company
Deal with medical products company Merap aims to tap Asian sales channels
Media & Entertainment
Idol fandom keeps Japan's Tower Records humming
Legendary music store adapts and thrives in the streaming era
Retail
Uniqlo owner sees China recovery after reporting 9% profit drop
Fast Retailing to raise wages to match service it expects: CFO
Consumer
Unicharm cultivates entrepreneurs in India with women-run pad shops
Project takes on menstrual taboo in rural areas, where usage remains low
Startups
K-fashion startup Musinsa goes global, starting with Japan
CEO Han Mun-il looks to ride next cultural wave after K-pop and K-dramas
Retail
Japan's Nitori eyes opening stores in Philippines, Thailand
Furniture retailer leverages strong supply chains for Asia expansion: president
Electronics
Panasonic to invest over $375m in China with eye on post-COVID growth
Company plans first new Chinese appliance factory in 19 years to keep up with consumers
Food & Beverage
China's top beer maker bets on strong 'baijiu' market
China Resources Beer grabs white liquor maker to meet shifting tastes
Consumer
Indonesian cosmetics brands see opportunity in halal products
Higher female purchasing power, interest from non-Muslim consumers spur optimism
Finance
MUFG to start 'buy now, pay later' service with Kanmu acquisition
The $150m purchase gives Japanese megabank home market access
Retail
Vietnam retail king Masan bets on one-stop stores as foreign rivals converge
Alibaba-backed group seeks to capture nation's growing middle class
Retail
Philippines' first Foot Locker sneaker store opens in Manila
U.S. chain follows Nike into market full of basketball fans
Food & Beverage
Barbecue and barbells: Japanese chain fuses 'yakiniku' with fitness
Tweet about meat launches subscription plan gymgoers are devouring
Food & Beverage
Japan yellowtail goes global, becoming No. 2 fish export
Sashimi favorite sees prices soar as overseas demand gobbles up local supply
Retail
China's COVID restrictions push Japanese eyewear chain to exit
Struggling Aigan cuts losses, seeing no path to profitability
Food & Beverage
Louis Vuitton, Hermes chase Chinese influencers beyond biggest cities
Luxury brands use food and drink to win over younger consumers
