Economy
Revamped Japan fund will no longer bail out corporate zombies
Public-private investment vehicle will return to backing innovative businesses
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East Asia
International Relations
China and Japan kick off joint effort on foreign infrastructure
'Belt and Road' name receives no mention in face of 'colonialism' criticism
N Korea at crossroads
Kim 'ready' to talk with Japan, Moon tells Abe
North Korean leader open to improving relations, at an appropriate time
Trade War
Global companies begin to hike prices as trade war sinks in
Inflation and tighter monetary policy risk hurting economies of US and China
Trade War
US and Japan reach 'basic agreement' on ways to promote trade
Tokyo open to 2-way talks but wants Trump assurance on auto tariff at summit
Trade War
China blames trade impasse squarely on US
Beijing denounces American protectionism and refuses to talk under duress
Business Deals
Unicharm buys Thai diaper maker for $530m, stepping up M&A
Japanese group's biggest overseas deal adds lower-priced brands in Southeast Asia
Companies
Hitachi ends 6-decade run on TVs in shift to 'internet of things'
Japanese electronics maker to sell Sony products via its sales network
Economy
Reactor can restart in Japan after little risk seen from volcano
Shikoku Electric plans to resume operations at the Ikata plant in October
Trade War
Trump criticizes China trade and rejects globalism at UN
President's claim of 'accomplishments' is met with laughter
