China debt crunch
Evergrande aims for restructuring plan within 6 months as creditor talks begin
Chinese property giant has debts of more than $300 billion
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Politics
China's Communist Party expels former boss of Hangzhou for graft
Zhou Jiangyong 'engaged in familial corruption,' anti-corruption watchdog says
Travel & Leisure
Macao slashes junket license issuance by almost half
Slimmed roster comes as legislators debate proposals to further restrict sector
Myanmar Crisis
Cambodia urges Myanmar junta chief to allow in aid and envoy
As ASEAN chair, PM Hun Sen appeals directly to Gen. Min Aung Hlaing
Electronics
Japan's Nidec makes foray into robot business
World's largest motor maker mulls in-house chip production amid supply crunch
Caixin
In depth: Major Evergrande creditor Minsheng faces wave of bad loans
Party committee chief's reforms fueled turbulence, caused exodus from bank
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar court rejects dissolution of Kirin brewery joint venture
Japanese company's military partner has means to drag out legal proceedings
Food & Beverage
Crunchtime: Japan 'miracle' snack in first price hike since 1979
Umaibo corn puff pack to sell at 12 yen, a rise of 20%, due to higher costs
Semiconductors
Singapore investment inflows show U.S. chip hunger amid overall dip
America's portion grows as China's shrinks; annual total falls to SG$11.8bn
Economy
Chinese deal-making shifts to Europe amid U.S. tensions
Strict COVID-19 rules and regulatory hurdles weighed on outbound investment
Coronavirus
Vietnam eases reentry curbs in move to live with COVID-19
Hanoi takes big step in return to normalcy before Lunar New Year holiday
Japan immigration
Japan's entry ban keeps Indonesian, Filipino workers in limbo
Some patiently wait, but others raise voices against strict border controls
Opinion
The business of China's celebrity online economists
Model goes to the heart of what people can, and cannot, say online
Media & Entertainment
Duterte billionaire ally takes over shuttered TV network's assets
Manuel Villar, Philippines' richest man, expands media venture
Ukraine war
Ukraine ambassador warns of energy risk to Asia if Russia attacks
Envoy to Japan says conflict 'not in China's interest' considering Belt and Road
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military won't dissolve Suu Kyi's NLD party: official
Postponing decision seen as bid to lend credibility to 2023 election
Technology
SoftBank-backed Z Holdings joins Japan quick commerce fray
Food delivery affiliate Demae-can to offer fast delivery service in Tokyo
Retail
7-Eleven operator under pressure as activist fund demands overhaul
Call to split business follows similar move at Toshiba
The Nikkei View
Japan, U.S. should strengthen cooperation on global challenges
They must address China concerns while not neglecting trade, development
Media & Entertainment
China's small game makers stung by licensing freeze
With survival on the line, cash-starved developers eye reboot overseas
International relations
India's first Central Asia summit to focus on Afghan risks, trade
Shared security challenges loom over Thursday's talks and port, pipeline hopes
China tech
China's Tsinghua Unigroup axes major memory chip projects
Debt-laden company to overhaul mobile chip unit under new investors
Electric cars in China
Baidu electric vehicle arm Jidu raises $400m in new funding round
Unit aims to roll out mass-produced 'robot cars' in 2023
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's 'critically weak economy' to grow 1% in 2022: World Bank
Bleak outlook comes after 18% contraction last year and as conflict rages
Tea Leaves
Making friends with the 'enemy'
An Indian writer takes a brief but meaningful day trip to Pakistan
International relations
Saudi Arabia and Thailand agree to restore full diplomatic ties
Prayuth's 'sincere regret over' Blue Diamond Affair to help kick-start tourism
Datawatch
Japan COVID surge unlikely to ease until early February
Global data shows omicron waves take on average 27 days to peak
Automobiles
LG Energy Solution and GM to build $2.1bn U.S. battery factory
South Korean, American partners to equally share costs for 3rd plant in country
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