Market Spotlight
How Thailand's Stark covered up debt and losses at Vietnam wire maker
Regulators pressed to tighten rules on backdoor listings, earnings reports
Editor's Picks
Datawatch
Unicorns see their green pastures dry up around the world
Number of new billion-dollar startups down 80% from 2021 peak
Interview
Michael Sandel says public input key to AI development
'Technologies escape our control, if we let them,' warns prominent philosopher
Interview
Japan banks should shed 'middle-aged-man culture,' says think tank chair
Diverse talent key to new services amid rise of fintech, JRI's Okina says
Business Spotlight
Nintendo's Mario mission: grab IP limelight as Switch sales dim
Small nongames business gains traction, with blockbuster movie to boost earnings
Interview
Hungary won't be obstacle to Sweden's NATO bid: foreign minister
Szijjarto offers neutral venue for future Ukraine-Russia talks
China up close
Analysis: Did rocky China-U.S. ties doom Qin Gang as foreign minister?
Biden's branding of Xi as 'dictator' threatens plans for big trip to San Francisco
Tea Leaves
How a $30 cherry helps boost rural Japan
Yamagata's luxury fruit market reflects economics and social dynamics of aging countryside
The Big Story
Imran Khan tells Pakistan's military to stay out of politics as election nears
Ousted last year, former PM seeks to tap unrivaled popularity in looming confrontation with generals
Interview
BlackRock's Rick Rieder optimistic that U.S. can avert recession
Fixed-income chief bullish on equities, sees 'great environment' to invest in
Interview
Japan's Rapidus in talks to supply chips to U.S. tech giants: CEO
Company aims to enrich people's lives and make them happy, Atsuyoshi Koike says
Asia Insight
China's jobless graduate army falls through cracks in economy
Record youth unemployment after Beijing clampdown on private sector, FDI slump
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar conglomerate Yoma bides time under military rule
Group pursues debt repayment after takeover spurs losses and cutbacks
Market Spotlight
Japanese insurers reach for the stars with space policies
Niche market expected to grow as commercial space activity takes off
Datawatch
Japan's bureaucrats flock to startups to make social impact
Job changes from public sector to business ventures up 300% in two years
Economy
Nepal investment board chief confident of attracting overseas money
South Asian country focuses on clean energy and IT, looks to work with Japan
Interview
Japan 'key' in handling any Indo-Pacific contingency: top U.S. general
India is 'very important' strategic ally for free, open region, says Gen. Milley
Business Spotlight
China Inc's profit warnings reveal deflationary pressures
Weak demand and falling prices hit key industrial sectors from steel to paper
China up close
Analysis: On Taiwan's remote islands, Lithuanian beer is the star
Convenience store shelves reflect the geopolitical tensions with China
Interview
Exxon to double LNG business by 2030 with eye on Asia: Executive
U.S. oil major looks to meet demand from customers seeking energy security
Transportation
Malaysia's MYAirline targets IPO within three years: CEO
Country's newest LCC aims to hit 2 million passenger mark by early 2024
Ukraine war
Russian ex-oil tycoon expects new rebellion to follow Wagner
Mikhail Khodorkovsky says it showed chance of democratic transition
Tea Leaves
My second skin, made in Thailand
Tattoo convention celebrates living, breathing 'skin art'
The Big Story
Why is NATO edging into Asia?
Members still divided on Indo-Pacific mission, seen by some as key to U.S. interest in alliance
Asia Insight
Cambodia democracy dream fades as Hun Sen eyes election walkover
Strongman to coast to July 23 victory, signaling start of handover to eldest son