Startups
Chinese startup brings AI to the apparel industry
Virtual technology helps cut cost, streamline production, company says
Consumer
Natural disasters
Volcanic eruption disrupts Philippine flights and businesses
Stock market suspends trading, while banks close branches
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong shares rise ahead of trade deal formalization
Chow Tai Fook gains after China same-store sales rise, while Vinda jumps on outlook
Food & Beverage
Young Chinese fall in love with almost instant meals
Military-inspired dishes show how the country is losing its dining traditions
Companies
Daikin beats China slowdown with high-end air conditioners
Chinese sales up 2% but US market remains a challenge
Food & Beverage
Chinese startup's plant-based 'meat' sizzles like real thing
Zhenmeat to accelerate R&D to chase Beyond Meat and other rivals
Travel & Leisure
Hotel Mario: Nintendo's old home base gains extra life
Historic landmark to transform into tourist accommodations
Retail
Japan's top retailer Aeon has first new boss in 23 years
Founding family hands reins to Akio Yoshida for digital breakout
Startups
Price war wipes out half of China's EV battery makers
Automakers turn in-house, while Japan and South Korean rivals rise
Automobiles
India auto market skids to No. 5 behind Germany in 2019
With sales down 13%, slump hits every major brand except Renault
Retail
Aging Japan creates demand for grocery stores on wheels
Tokushimaru's mobile supermarkets pull right up to customers' doorsteps
CES 2020
Sony's electric car wows CES in bid for tech talent
Effort headed by engineer who led Aibo robot dog project
Retail
Uniqlo cuts earnings outlook amid Asia political storm
South Korea boycott and Hong Kong protests hurt fast fashion giant
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks surge as fears of US-Iran military clash fade
Samsung Electronics hits record high on strong operating profit forecast
Finance
Nomura regains crown as Japan's top M&A adviser
Major all-domestic deals and streamlining push give local players an edge
Automobiles
Toyota aims to sell 500,000 EVs in 2025, chasing VW's 3m
Still focused on hybrids, Japanese automaker tries to clear Chinese quota
Datawatch
White appliance prices jump in Japan over past 10 years
Washing machines soar 90% as makers focus on highly functional 'smart' machines
Iran tensions
Foreigners flee region as Iran strikes back at US
Evacuations weighs on economy as Tehran enacts 'revenge scenario'
CES 2020
Hyundai to make 4-passenger flying taxis for Uber
Toyota, Volvo and Daimler back similar startups, drawing investors to sector
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong shares edge up as focus shifts to trade
Bosideng jumps on sales data, while China Merchants Land surges on outlook
