Travel & Leisure
Japan's luxury cruises return to Hokkaido after COVID-19 hiatus
Tourist hot spots welcome ships with stricter pandemic protocols
Consumer Industries
Environment
Asian companies turn to edible packaging to aid the environment
Efforts to cut plastic waste boosted by regulations and rising consumer awareness
Retail
Japan retailers focus on health products and delivery amid COVID
Pandemic-hit Aeon and Lawson set sights on other Asian markets
Life
Thailand's captive elephants face uncertain future
COVID-19 sparks exodus from tourist sites and calls for post-pandemic reforms
Business trends
On Xinjiang, Japan's brands hold their breath ahead of Biden-Suga
Uniqlo's Yanai says 'no comment,' but will halt business with human rights violators
Retail
Uniqlo aims to double rate of Asia store openings
Owner Fast Retailing raises annual profit forecast
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia B2B commerce startup set to scoop double-digit funding
Sinbad provides platform for retailers to order from manufacturers and distributors
Health Care
Thai government aims to ride high on global cannabis wave
Bangkok prepares for large '420' hemp forum after Songkran holidays
Life
Indonesia and Thailand in slow race for digital nomad visa
Despite trend toward remote working, Asia has yet to seize on opportunities
Media & Entertainment
Sony Pictures sets up amusement park in Thailand
Aquaverse opens in October with rides based on 'Ghostbusters' and 'Jumanji'
