Startups
Chinese state-owned startup challenges Didi's ride-hailing dominance
State contacts, high-end service and regulatory compliance drives Shouyue's profitability
East Asia
Natural disasters
Former Tepco execs acquitted over Fukushima nuclear crisis
Defense argued trio could not have predicted huge tsunami that hit plant
Opinion
Saudi oil attack is wake-up call for Asian economies
Region should not panic but must start stockpiling in case of future disruption
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong stocks retreat after Fed's rate signal
Apple supplier AAC Technologies extends rally amid optimism over iPhone sales
China up close
Foxconn's Terry Gou drops bid to be Taiwanese Donald Trump
Tycoon evades being branded 'criminal of history' with surprise withdrawal
Economy
BOJ keeps policy unchanged despite Fed's cut
Decision comes as central banks worldwide shift to monetary easing
Huawei crackdown
Malaysia open to Huawei for 5G equipment, authority chief says
Security agency has 'no objection' after investigating cyberespionage claims
Interview
Japan will press US for pledge on auto tariffs: new foreign minister
Motegi says confirmation of no new levies needed before signing trade deal
Belt and Road
Belt and Road propels Chinese contractors to top of global ranks
China grabs quarter of cross-border construction revenue last year
