Business trends
Japan's R&D spending hits record for nearly half of companies
But nation still lags US and China in pace of innovation investments
Pharmaceuticals
China tech
China biotechs accelerate expansion with Shanghai board's debut
New Nasdaq-style market and regulatory reforms fuel sector's global ambition
Pharmaceuticals
India regulator orders forensic audit on Sun Pharmaceutical after allegations
SEBI scrutinizing financial statements for 2016-2018
Company in focus
Hospital giant IHH seeks healthy returns on India and China bets
Messy legacy of newly acquired Fortis clouds Southeast Asian group's prospects
Pharmaceuticals
Lupin seeks to pare new drug costs with string of licensing deals
Indian pharmaceutical firm seeks to control expenses amid slow US business
Business trends
Corporate Japan sheds more cross-shareholdings
12% of stocks unloaded in five years as pressure grows
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks rally, as Hong Kong equities jump on controversial bill withdrawal
Hong Kong developers and retailers surge
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's midsize drugmakers find niche in richer Southeast Asians
Market set to double by 2030 as economic growth promotes lifestyle diseases
Business trends
Japan's bigger companies slash tax bills to record low
Overseas operations and accounting specialists reduce burden
Nikkei Markets
Asian equities gain on bets central banks to take supportive steps
China Resources Beer, airlines, real-estate firms among winners
