Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong stocks edge higher before Powell's testimony
Tencent and CNOOC biggest drivers of gains for the Hang Seng Index
Energy
The Big Story
SK Hynix surges to top Asia300 company rankings as trade war takes toll
Asian tech resilient, but rising barriers threaten to throttle ambitions
Energy
Nuclear safety costs in Japan surge to staggering heights
Energy policy called into question as solar and wind power prices fall
Companies
Thai industrial group powers up 2 huge Vietnam solar farms
Region's biggest facilities mark $677m investment for B. Grimm
Economy
Record gas price spike puts squeeze on Bangladesh garment makers
Factory owners fret about growth stalling if they lose competitive edge
Companies
Shell enters Japan's retail power market
Oil and gas giant weighs further opportunities in renewable energy
Telecommunication
Nepal billionaire follows Ambani path into telecommunications
Chaudhary Group awards $100m 4G network contract to Huawei
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks fall, dragged down by energy companies, chipmakers
Samsung Electronics extends losses
Energy
Vietnam and Japan firms ink gas deal as Hanoi looks beyond coal
JXTG and Petrolimex will explore building LNG receiving stations and joint procurement
Economy
China opens oil and gas to investment after US trade truce
Other markets freed up as Beijing shrinks restricted fields nearly 20%
Economy
Vietnam economy grows nearly 7% on trade war tailwinds
Manufacturing exodus from China propels one of fastest boosts in region
Energy
Myanmar hikes electricity rates to fund grid investments
Blackout-prone country has some of Southeast Asia's cheapest power
International relations
Trump tells China and Japan to defend own ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran diplomat accuses 'B Team,' including Bolton and Netanyahu, of warmongering
International relations
Japan, US and Australia begin own 'Belt and Road' in South Pacific
Three countries plan $1bn loan for LNG project in Papua New Guinea
Environment
Southeast Asia's trash, Japan Inc.'s power-generating treasure
Public-private deals put waste to use in Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia
Environment
Japan and South Korea lag on climate action: UK asset manager
LGIM drops Kepco and others from its environmental, social and governance funds
Nissan's Ghosn crisis
Renault agrees to support Nissan's management reform plan
Granted committee seats, French automaker withdraws veto threat
Environment
Nomura Real Estate aims for zero emissions at its hotel chain
Developer hopes to lure environmentally conscious tourists
Interview
Canada keen on gas exports to Asia, resource minister says
Ottawa rushes to start LNG production as US demand wanes
Companies
Japan's Inpex to use recycled CO2 to make household gas
Company to start operations in August, aims to produce 350,000 tons by 2030
