Business trends
Japan sake brewers tap burgeoning Chinese market
As domestic demand shrinks, exports start to make up the difference
Consumer Industries
Food & Beverage
Louis Vuitton, Hermes chase Chinese influencers beyond biggest cities
Luxury brands use food and drink to win over younger consumers
Travel & Leisure
Malaysia's Genting loses bet on Macao gaming license
Casino hub's six incumbents win rights to operate for next 10 years
Interview
Suntory looks to premium whiskey to beat U.S. cost inflation
Subsidiary Beam seeks 25% profit margin by changing brand lineup: president
Coronavirus
Shanghai Disneyland reopens after monthlong shutdown
COVID caseloads in city far lower than elsewhere in China
Travel & Leisure
Tokyo Disney drives traffic surge at nearby hotels
Occupancy near full thanks to increased park entries and travel incentives
Food & Beverage
Avian flu outbreak wipes out record 50.54m U.S. birds
Europe and U.K. also suffer worst cases, adding to inflation woes
Consumer
Japan pearl jeweler Mikimoto raises prices as much as 20%
Pollution and war add to string of inflationary pressures
Inflation
Pricier catch: Frozen tuna prices jump 60% in Japan
Demand for restaurant staple only seen growing as COVID-19 curbs end
Companies
Kirin boosts stake in Indian craft beer upstart Bira 91 by $70m
Japanese beverage company looks abroad as domestic beer consumption slows
Travel & Leisure
Can Pakistan's new budget airline give domestic travel a lift?
Low-cost operator Fly Jinnah expected to inject competition into market
Retail
Coupang's Q-commerce aims for quick growth in Japan
South Korean online retailer teams up with Takashimaya, Daiso for expansion
Society
Yakuza charged in cold case murder of Japan restaurant boss
Police suspect conspiracy behind 2013 shooting but struggle to find evidence
Retail
Japan's Mitsukoshi sheds high-end frills with new Manila mall
Department store applies lessons learned from setbacks in Southeast Asia
Food & Beverage
Old fashioned: Japan sake brewer returns to whisky after 60 years
Meiri Shurui repurposes enameled tanks and sherry barrels to add flavor
Travel & Leisure
Japan stymied as high flight, hotel costs block Taiwan tourists
With the popular destination out of reach, many travelers look to Europe
Retail
Kids brand Miki House offers Japan travel perks with China's Trip.com
Hotel deals, shopping discounts and free pajamas to welcome tourists
Retail
JD.com warns of uncertainties as China tweaks zero-COVID
Reopening in 2023 expected to be 'slow, painful and bumpy,' says economist
Sports
Qatar bans beer from World Cup stadiums
Last-minute U-turn on sales at grounds' fan zones hits sponsor Budweiser on eve of tournament
