Companies
SoftBank's magic lamp keeps sending the Alibaba genie
Stake in Chinese tech giant won't stop generating cash
Telecommunication
Companies
Paytm pledges to defer IPO until it becomes profitable
Indian fintech giant focuses on defending market as foreign giants step in
Aerospace & Defense
Japan nurtures Asian entrepreneurs for edge in new space race
Economic growth expected to fuel region's appetite for commercial satellite launches
Startups in Asia
Thai tycoon's grandson takes on Slack and Facebook in work chat
Eko aspires to be Asia's first killer app with a truly global user base
Companies
Mercari faces $110m loss after failing to spark joy in US
Heavy promotional spending weighs down online flea market operator
Companies
SoftBank's Son slams Japan as 'underdeveloped' on AI
Vision Fund boss says lack of unicorns holding back investment
Business deals
India’s Paytm Mall raises $150 million funding from eBay
Fintech giant’s e-commerce arm gains firepower to fight Amazon
Business trends
SoftBank and MUFG lead Japan's record global M&A spree
Acquisitions in first half focus on US, China and India, with deal count jumping 30%
Nikkei Markets
US rate-cut hopes, China data support Hong Kong shares
Giordano and Bonjour slip on profit warnings, while airlines rise after June data
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong shares edge up as US rate-cut hopes linger
Chinese airlines gain after reporting June operational data
