Companies
Nintendo to move Switch output to Vietnam as China tariffs loom
Popular console risks being swept up in Washington's fourth trade war volley
Consumer
Consumer
Why Japan's 'wandering salarymen' spending boom has been a bust
As habits shift, less overtime does not mean more traffic at cheap eateries
Environment
Panasonic taps plants to develop green appliances
High production costs a concern in shift away from petroleum-based plastics
Companies
Seven-Eleven mobile pay hack hits Japan's drive to go cashless
Troubled start for 7pay after convenience store chain chased front-runners
Business trends
Myanmar's digital money transfers set to triple in 2019
Top operator Wave Money expects to move $4bn in cash as traditional remittances disappear
Markets
Sony stock hits 2019 high on hopes of Third Point stake increase
Huawei sanctions reprieve eases concerns over chip sales
Company in focus
Club Med's Chinese owner Fosun bets billions on family fun
Conglomerate aims to turn Western icons into reliable moneymakers
Companies
Thai Central Group’s expansion in Vietnam hits road bumps
State intervenes after Big C’s strategy change enraged local textile producers
Companies
Shell enters Japan's retail power market
Oil and gas giant weighs further opportunities in renewable energy
Companies
Thailand's CP plans $330m seaside hub linked to high-speed rail
Retail and housing complex meant to draw more traffic to resort city Pattaya
