Business deals
Google charts its own course to the future in Japanese maps
Users gripe about quality as internet powerhouse pulls back from local partner
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Economy
Young Taiwanese job hunters head to Japan to escape stagnant pay
Strong language skills and work ethic make new grads attractive hires
Business deals
Map wars: Japan-US carmakers join to counter Google and China
Acquisition of Detroit-based startup will strengthen position for self-driving future
Business trends
At your service: Japanese robots move out of the factory
Intelligent machines take on the dirty work in offices and shopping malls
Business trends
Ad agencies on buying spree in Asia as digital shift picks up
With nine deals in five years, Japan's Dentsu grabs crown in India
Business trends
Asia's esports scene spawns raft of new businesses
From Singapore to Chengdu, companies edge in on a billion-dollar global market
Sharing Economy
Go-Jek and Grab put squeeze on major Indonesian taxi operator
Listed company Express faces falling sales and delays bond-interest payments
Companies
Japan utilities team up to build power grids in Asia
Tepco and Chubu Electric pick Philippines and Cambodia as initial candidates
Companies
Toray tech to clean water on its way to Chinese homes
Japanese materials maker will supply filter membranes to China Water
Business trends
Japan Inc. shares precious big data to boost productivity
Seven & i leads swap of information on customers, passengers and phone users
