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International relations
Japan and Indonesia push travel and defense ties during Suga visit
Tokyo to provide $470m loan to Jakarta for COVID fight
Caixin
Human-elephant conflict escalates in China's Xishuangbanna
Deaths and damage rise as shrinking habitat forces animals into farms and settlements
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand latest: Scattered rallies held as organizers take breather
Protesters vow to return in force Wednesday; parliament to convene next week
Retail
Alibaba extends Singles Day into services to fend off rivals
Luxury brands and imported goods also added to flagship annual sale
Economy
Bank of Thailand's new chief wary of fallout from protests
Sethaput poised to take necessary steps as protesters vow to continue rallies
Politics
Japan to form cross-sector cyberdefense institution
Hitachi, Fujitsu, NTT to join government and universities in new system
Technology
Japanese company's AI to offer 5-minute dementia diagnosis
Data analysis specialist Fronteo to launch clinical trials early next year
Companies
Jack Ma sees new competition for title of China's wealthiest
Twin IPO successes push Zhong Shanshan to No. 3 spot on Hurun rich list
Huawei crackdown
Sweden bars Huawei and ZTE from upcoming 5G networks
Swedish armed forces and security service see China threat
Retail
Chinese retailer Miniso beats Uniqlo and Muji at their game
'Japan-inspired' chain lists in US despite challenge of slowing growth
Opinion
Confucius Institutes are wrong target for China frustrations
Little evidence presented to discredit low-cost language instruction
Interview
Huawei says smart city business will grow despite US pressure
Senior executive says unit has enough inventory to expand through 2021
Business deals
SK Hynix to buy Intel's NAND memory unit for $9bn
Biggest M&A by a South Korean company is set to transform chipmaking landscape
Economy
Chinese scramble for Thailand's new special tourist visa
Move seeks to draw wealthy foreigners to help COVID-hit economy
China tech
Hangzhou, China: Where Alibaba alumni and unicorns play
Billion-dollar startups thrive in city where talent and experience mix
Energy
Chevron and Thailand at loggerheads over gas field transfer
US energy giant opposes retroactive law requiring it to pay $2bn in shutdown costs
US elections 2020
Trump-Biden debate to have 'mute' button after chaotic first clash
Challenger told president to 'shut up,' driving organizers to stop cross-talk
International relations
Japan and China to lift ban on business travel
Journeys to be conditional on negative coronavirus test results and itineraries
Automobiles
Nissan's Thai unit to hire 2,000 employees to ramp up production
Automaker's global restructuring plan to benefit kingdom at Indonesia's expense
Technology
From Chromebooks to cameras, ed-tech hardware surges on pandemic
Devices makers say remote working and learning are here to stay
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Russia targeted Tokyo Olympics for cyberattacks, UK and US say
British foreign secretary condemns the actions as 'cynical and reckless'
Life
Thanathorn: the rise and fall of a Thai political icon
Can the movement he founded thrive in his absence?
Media & Entertainment
Hong Kong activist investor calls on Tokyo Dome to dump chief
Oasis fund also seeks to fire two other directors, citing lack of progress on reform
Asia Insight
What would a Biden presidency mean for Asia?
From tech and trade to Taiwan and North Korea, Trump's legacy will weigh heavily
Business deals
Intel nears deal to sell NAND memory unit to SK Hynix
South Korean chipmaker seen paying $10 billion for flash business
Opinion
Myanmar should use COVID crisis to end 30 years of crony capitalism
Last thing the country needs is business as usual
Finance
Vietnam and Singapore become new outposts for Japan regional banks
Gunma Bank and Bank of Yokohama shift resources from London and Hong Kong
Business trends
Hong Kong downsizing considered by one-third of Japanese companies
Only 1% say new national security law has increased stability
International relations
Japan promises to diversify supply chains across ASEAN
Suga sets diplomatic priorities with his first trip to Vietnam
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