US-China tensions
Companies brace for chaos as Xinjiang import ban starts in U.S.
Shipments from Chinese region barred under rules taking effect Tuesday
Consumer
Consumer
Japan beauty brand Pola looks overseas to tap post-COVID travel boom
Supplier opens tax-free shops in Australia, Vietnam and Malaysia
Business trends
Sapporo Breweries' new hit -- bluejeans
Japan beer and food makers begin upcycling waste into popular products
Technology
New Japan audio tech packs sound of trillions and trillions of CDs
Asahi Kasei unit aims to bring streaming music quality closer to live performances
Food & Beverage
In Indonesia, all eyes on Indomie noodles as inflation benchmark
Wheat supply disruption threatens affordability of a national dish
Consumer
Hello Kitty battle tops: Tokyo toy expo goes gender neutral
Dolls for all children take center stage at first show in 3 years
Companies
Ailing Alibaba tries to heal itself from within
Founding member Dai emerges as key to Chinese tech giant's future
Consumer
Wildly popular Wacoal lace boxers bring 'sexy' back for Japanese men
Undergarment maker leverages know-how to cross gender line
Inflation
As Indians' income shrinks, so do the products they buy
With 'magic price points' locked in, producers resort to reducing 'grammage'
DealStreetAsia
India beauty products retailer Purplle reaches unicorn heights
Goldman backed startup raises $33m aiming to grow e-commerce platform
DealStreetAsia
Malaysia's e-commerce startup iPrice Group lays off 20% of staff
Company claims to become 'hyperfocused on core product'
Food & Beverage
Chinese seasoning Weipa goes vegan to stir up new fans
Japan favorite aims for fresh growth from Southeast Asia to Australia and Europe
Consumer
Japanese winter apparel upstart seeks growth in Asian markets
Four Seasons expands product line into golf wear and suits
Consumer
Small Japanese furniture maker seats diplomats comfortably
Asahi Sofu delivers 260 chairs to U.N. headquarters
Business trends
Bangladesh booze makers toast new liquor laws
Teetotaling Islamic groups push back against updated rules
Automobiles
Toyota to use new paint removal technology to 'dress up' cars
More than 100 colors available to make older vehicles look brand new
Interview
Li & Fung CEO threads the needle on Xinjiang labor controversy
Phi says 'apolitical' company relies on 'boots on the ground' to check factories
Consumer
Kao, Lion and other Japan companies reboot ASEAN strategies
COVID hurt business but helped consumers gain awareness of good hygiene
Startups
Indian startups drive expansion of cosmetics market
Nykaa rolls out social marketing as pandemic facilitates e-commerce penetration
Business deals
Under Armour's Japan distributor to be bought by Itochu
Japanese trading house continues push in sportswear market