Companies
South Korea's Coupang posts 1st profit since going public
SoftBank-backed e-commerce company sees 7% increase in users
Consumer
Consumer
Alibaba-led Singles Day bonanza hit by business caution and COVID
Subdued approach to annual consumer retail fiesta as Beijing targets influencers
Retail
China's Li-Ning to open flagship shop in Hong Kong as rents fall
Domestic and foreign brands expect fresh demand after border reopens
Consumer
Asics expanding production in Indonesia and Cambodia: CEO
Japan's shoemaker aims to cash in on jogging boom in emerging markets
Companies
Japan furniture seller Nitori makes long-planned Beijing debut
Chain eyes larger China presence as part of push into Asian markets
Retail
Japan's reopening lifts department stores, but Chinese shoppers still wanted
Duty-free sales start on road to recovery, helped by weak yen
Economy
Taiwan Q3 GDP rebounds on significant uptick in consumer spending
Quarterly growth reaches 4.10% as COVID curbs are lifted
Consumer
Japan Tobacco partners with Altria on smoke-free push in U.S.
Joint venture to tap growing market for cigarette alternatives
Business trends
Japan consumer goods sector buys into sustainable procurement
Kao, UCC among companies examining human rights and other supply chain issues
Food & Beverage
$1 bubble teas fuel Chinese drink chain Mixue's rise to the top
With over 21,000 shops, market leader brews IPO plan and overseas expansion
Consumer
Chinese 5G smartphones in focus as India's festive season roars back to life
Holiday spending forecast to top $32bn, approaching pre-COVID level
Consumer
Shiseido 'Sidekick' hones in on skin care concerns for Gen Z men
Japanese cosmetics maker chases new fans with sneaker-inspired designs
Electronics
$50,000 turntables amp up tunes for affluent vinyl fans
Success of niche manufacturer Esoteric rescues parent Teac from financial abyss
Climate Change
Asics develops sneakers with world's smallest carbon footprint
Japanese maker joins global race for low-carbon shoemaking
Aerospace & Defense Industries
JAXA recruits companies to develop space toothpaste, body wipes
Japanese astronaut to test 9 products by Kao, Lion, others while on ISS mission
Business deals
South Korea's Naver to buy U.S. fashion app Poshmark in $1.6bn deal
Deal allows expansion into North America's e-commerce market
Companies
Top Vietnam steelmaker Hoa Phat cranks up appliances with new factory
Diversifying group's $41m domestic plant to produce air conditioners, air purifiers
Food & Beverage
McDonald's switches to paper straws, wooden utensils across Japan
Hamburger chain's shift to eliminate 900 tonnes of plastic waste annually
Retail
Seven-Eleven, Speedway to drive record profit for Japan's Seven & i
Retail group's convenience stores enjoy post-pandemic rebound
Business deals
Japanese pen feud nears end as Kokuyo moves to sell Pentel stake
Failed hostile takeover created opening for white knight Plus, the new buyer
