Opinion
Hong Kong national security law forces big business to choose sides
UK banks have come out in favor of Beijing proposal, drawing criticism
Machinery & Industrial Equipment
Commodities
Resource-poor Japan unearths metal riches in its trash
Nation's discarded electronics seen to contain more gold than South African deposits
Business deals
Lixil to unload home improvement store unit
Japanese company narrows focus on core residential building supply business
Companies
In Africa, Daikin offers cool-air hailing for $1.20 a day
Smartphone app unlocks air conditioners at hair salons and restaurants
Coronavirus
Coronavirus-testing robot in Japan takes on key tasks, reducing lab strain
Automated PCR screening would ease labor shortage and lower infection risk
Money market
HSBC and Standard Chartered back Hong Kong security law
UK-based banks follow moves by major businesses in the city
Japan-South Korea rift
South Korea sets for August sale of Japan assets over war labor
Court ruling triggers Tokyo, which warns of a 'serious situation'
Electronics
Nidec to set up motor R&D site in China amid Sino-US tensions
Japanese manufacturer invests about $920 million in Dalian to build new factory
Electronics
Daikin combats pandemic slump with virus-killing air purifiers
Japan A/C maker probes chance for rebound amid roughest stretch since 2008 crisis
Business trends
South Korean shipbuilders land $20bn LNG tanker deals with Qatar
Rivalry with China heats up while Japanese players fall by wayside
Companies
Singapore investigates Hyflux over suspected false statements
Founder Olivia Lum reportedly among those probed at water company
Coronavirus
Tokyoites cautiously step out as Japan reopens for business
Foot traffic around the capital's iconic train station returns to 60% of former levels
Agriculture
Japan's Kubota ties up with Indian peer to make tractors for Africa
Alliance with Escorts will make simply designed machines at lower prices
Companies
Hyflux's $290m deal with Middle Eastern backer collapses
UAE-based Utico drops cash offer for troubled Singapore water company
Business trends
A more flexible Japan Inc returns to the office
Companies expect remote work to remain as coronavirus pandemic subsides
Coronavirus
Japan's IHI, JR West furlough thousands as demand plummets
Top companies expect slow recovery despite economic reopening
Business trends
Philippine casino operator Okada Manila lays off over 1,000 staff
Lockdown has led to 'severe' losses, company argues
Companies
Hitachi staff only required to come to office 2-3 days a week
Post-pandemic rules to ditch physical stamps and offer $28 face mask support
Aerospace & Defense
LNG-powered rocket offers boost to Japan's private space industry
Interstellar targets cheaper, greener fuel to lift private sector's role
Companies
Mitsubishi Heavy to close two SpaceJet offices in North America
Employment threatened as the troubled company halts development of regional jet