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China up close
China, US and North Korea: dangerous 3-way chess
Xi hosts Kim in Beijing as Trump watches closely
Politics
Indonesia's presidential race heats up ahead of first debate
Archrivals Widodo and Subianto deliver fiery speeches before April election
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong stocks gain in choppy trade ahead of China's GDP
Sany Heavy jumps after positive profit alert, while CWT slides on loss warning
Opinion
Beijing finally shows the market some respect
Even a partial retreat from constant interference is good news for investors
Nissan's Ghosn crisis
Ghosn should be replaced as Renault CEO, French minister says
Government wants board meeting to choose successor within days
Economy
Japan's optimistic millennials shed frugal habits and lift spending
Labor crunch and Abenomics change image of Asia's formerly-thriftiest cohort
Economy
Japan crafts governance reforms, with 2020 set as target year
Listed and unlisted companies are both required to have outside directors
Trade War
Huawei under US probe for allegedly stealing trade secrets
Investigation is tied to 2014 civil case brought by wireless carrier T-Mobile
Business Trends
Global tractor makers seek fertile ground in Indian market
Kubota and John Deere face off against local leader Mahindra
Trade War
US lawmakers seek to ban chip sales to Huawei and ZTE
Legislation submitted amid probes into Chinese companies stealing trade secrets
Opinion
Thailand just can't quit populism
Even if elections clear the political air, country will struggle to reshape economy
N Korea at crossroads
Pompeo expected to meet North Korea counterpart in US on Friday
Discussions seen as prelude to second Trump-Kim summit
Interview
Korea's 'chaebol sniper' says family bosses should yield to pros
Antitrust watchdog finds corporate heirs lacking the drive of founders
Companies
Long and winding road to cash register boosts Don Quijote profit
Japanese discounter finds wider lineup entices shoppers to pick up extra items
Economy
Visitors to Japan hit record high in 2018 but forgo shopping sprees
Moderate growth hints at waning impact as regional competition intensifies
Companies
MUFG Bank readies paperless branch in Tokyo
Tablets and smart ATMs will turn transactions digital
Politics
Tokyo to turn old Tsukiji market into conference center
Hopes to climb to top-3 cities worldwide for holding international events
Companies
SoftBank to lighten interest burden with foreign bond buyback
$750m purchase will include dollar bonds with coupon of over 5%
Companies
South Korea fines Nissan for false advertising on fuel economy
Crackdown follows Toyota penalty for deception ads on safety rating
Politics
Prime Minister May's government wins no confidence vote
UK leader's task turns to forging consensus on how to proceed with Brexit
Companies
Goldman chief apologizes to Malaysian people for 1MDB
Solomon seeks to reassure investors as stock price suffers
Business Deals
Chinese developer Evergrande raises bet on electric cars
Indebted property giant spends $930m to purchase Swedish automaker
International Relations
Australian leader embarks on Pacific trip to regain 'backyard'
Morrison pledges high-quality infrastructure as neighbors deepen ties with China
Companies
Yamato reaps bigger profits while raising driver pay
Expanded workforce allowed courier to take on more parcels
