Nikkei Markets
More women on Singapore boards but diversity still lacking
Companies reluctant to rotate independent directors, despite government prodding
Materials
Environment
Singapore fund raises $106 million to tackle plastic pollution
Investors include Coca-Cola, Dow Chemicals and PepsiCo
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks rise after China manufacturing posts surprise gain
Indian mobile phone operators jump on plan to raise tariffs
Industry in focus
Chinese 5G sparks gold rush for Japan's masters of materials
Little-known suppliers set to cash in as Huawei and Beijing bet big
Business deals
Japan's biggest shipbuilders team up to rival megamergers
Alliance by Imabari and JMU will oversee 10% of global business
Markets
Reliance sets Indian stock market record despite slowing economy
Mukesh Ambani's group crosses 10tn rupee line as Sensex hits all-time high
Nikkei Markets
Asian equities rise as Trump comment fuels trade-deal hopes
Alibaba Group extends gains after Hong Kong trading debut
Technology
Asia's farms embrace tech revolution as workers become scarce
Self-cleaning shrimp tanks and AI-operated hog farms take over labor-intensive jobs
Business deals
David buys Goliath: Showa Denko to bet it all on Hitachi Chemical
Magnetic disk leader aims to transform into supplier for 5G chip industry
