Automobiles
China, Japan automakers charge into Thai electric car market
EVs take center stage at Bangkok motor expo in wake of government subsidies
Business
Markets
Japan's securities watchdog files charges against SMBC Nikko
Prosecutors to indict company, employees on Thursday
Toshiba in turmoil
Toshiba's extraordinary general meeting: 5 things to know
New management team needs to regain trust of major shareholders
IPO
Indian state-run insurer loses share ahead of IPO, country's biggest
Timeline for LIC's listing still unclear amid volatile market led by Ukraine war
Property
Hong Kong tycoons eye mainland property as Evergrande woes deepen
Billionaires tread fine balance with Beijing's 'common prosperity' drive
Semiconductors
Taiwan chipmaker Winbond sees 'long-term' impact from Ukraine war
Apple supplier eyes EV, smart agriculture, cybersecurity as growth catalysts
Media & Entertainment
Kakao's Piccoma app goes viral in Japan with K-style webtoons
Vertical scrolling and binge comics set publisher apart from competition
Energy
Japan lifts power supply warning for Tokyo area on Wednesday
Capital avoided any serious electricity cuts
Telecommunication
U.S. judge ends probation for China's ZTE despite violations
Court finds telecom equipment company engaged in visa fraud conspiracy
Datawatch
Over 20% of Japan's 'open dataset' contains unavailable info
Poor management and nervous officials hinder digitization drive
Currencies
Japan asks how low can the yen go, and will it hurt
Bears see currency hitting 125 to the dollar by year's end
Commodities
Steel prices turn red hot for Japan builders on Russia shock
Materials cost surge puts factory construction plans on hold
Technology
Flying car startup and Suzuki join forces with eye on India
Japanese automaker sees VTOLs easing traffic in its biggest market
Automobiles
Bridgestone invests in Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup
May Mobility's autonomous cars will feature tire monitoring service
Transportation
China searches for victims after first plane crash in 12 years
China Eastern grounds all Boeing 737-800 jets after crash
IPO
Apple supplier Goertek's sensor unit halts China IPO over COVID
Microelectronics developer cites impact of rising infections on application process
Aerospace & Defense
Japan's advanced stealthy frigate joins naval fleet
Kumano first of a new class with compact design for smaller crew
Caixin
Executives from China's luxury villa developer hauled in by authorities
Two vice presidents of debt-ridden Tahoe Group taken for questioning: sources
Property
China Evergrande to announce restructuring proposal by July-end
Property developer will miss March 31 deadline to file financial results
Cryptocurrencies
Japan's Coincheck crypto exchange plans $1.25bn Nasdaq listing
Monex, which bought company after digital heist, keeps ownership in SPAC deal