Technology
Huawei unveils Mate 50 phone that links with China's own GPS system
Satellite feature aims to get around U.S. 5G curbs and outshine Apple
Consumer
Health Care
Amazon eyes Japan's online prescription drug market
E-commerce giant considers creating platform with local pharmacies
Technology
IFA Berlin: Asia's tech titans tout energy efficiency at tech show
Following pandemic boom, device makers brace for consumer belt-tightening
Companies
Bangladeshi Walton Group CEO eyes top 5 consumer brands club
Appliances-to-electronics conglomerate ramps up global expansion push
Technology
Google to accept 3rd-party app payments in Japan, India
U.S. tech giant responds to calls from foreign authorities for promoting competition
Business deals
Cosmetics giant Amorepacific to buy U.S. luxury skin care brand
South Korean company sees Natural Alchemy as part of strategic push into America
Inflation
Pakistan inflation hits 27.3% in August, highest in over 40 years
Food prices seen higher as worst floods in decades decimate crops
Consumer
South Korean 'K-Beauty' cosmetics brands see promise in Indonesia
Asian companies chase Western giants Unilever, P&G and L'Oreal in growing market
Retail
Can Alibaba-backed Masan be Vietnam's 'everything' company?
Retail giant juggles boring but profitable businesses with AI and IPO ambitions
Media & Entertainment
Sony's PSVR2 PlayStation headset to arrive in 'early 2023'
Details of long-anticipated virtual reality accessory still under wraps
Business trends
Indian handcrafted carpet-maker opens first store in Milan
Family-run Jaipur Rugs weaves reputation for high quality, design in 70 markets
Consumer
Apple Store in Tokyo's Ginza moves to groundbreaking wood building
iPhone shop will be anchor tenant in sustainability showpiece
Consumer
Shiseido slashes profit forecast on weak beauty sales in Japan, China
Cosmetics company to boost spending in brand promotion, staff development
Obituaries
Japanese fashion star Issey Miyake dies at 84
Kimono-inspired works won the designer renown in haute couture
Food & Beverage
Japanese whisky draws collectors thirsty for fun, profit
Suntory brand rises 50% in past two years as COVID attracts speculators
Retail
Uniqlo sister brand GU makes New York debut this fall with pop-up store
SoHo shop will mark first step outside Asia for chain with about 450 locations
Sports
Soccer shirts in short supply as deliveries from Asia delayed
Fans left frustrated as Premier League season kicks off
Travel & Leisure
COVID in Japan shuts one in 10 hotels and travel agencies
Over 5,000 businesses closed, raising concerns over tourism revival
Economy
China kicks off first major consumer product expo since lockdowns
More than 40,000 buyers expected at show with brands from 60 countries
Inflation
From mayo to meat, Japan consumers told more price hikes on the way
BOJ survey shows 43% of households say they are 'worse off' than a year ago
