Technology
TikTok sues Montana after state passes a law banning app
Company says measure violates First Amendment rights of itself and users
China
Energy
Natural gas prices in Asia fall to pre-Ukraine war levels on China shift
Beijing buys more LNG long-term contracts as it seeks energy stability
Markets
Japan stocks lead Asia with $400bn in gains, twice as much as China
Overseas investors drive rally with biggest buying in years
Travel & Leisure
Macao casinos' reopening boost blunted by junket crackdown
Recovery in gaming pushes up revenue but high rollers stay away
Semiconductors
China's Micron ban creates chip dilemma for Samsung, SK Hynix
Move could leave supply gaps but U.S. has urged South Korea not to fill them
Property
Hong Kong's top REIT to look outside China with new fund
Link CEO says Washington-Beijing tensions are unnerving investors
Caixin
Ex-China Development Bank executive investigated for graft
Detainment comes after another ex-official sentenced to 10 years in prison in April
Arts
German museums dig into legacy of Boxer Rebellion looting
Joint review of holdings with Chinese scholars to lead to return of artifacts
US-China tensions
Bans on Chinese land purchases in U.S. crop up in Republican-held states
Critics slam moves by Florida, Montana while governors vow to defend against foreign influence
Comment
Zelenskyy visit highlights Japan's task to achieve world peace
G-7's sole Asian member can bridge gaps between Global South and the West
Your Week in Asia
India-Pacific summit, Russian PM to China, Future of Asia event
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Business trends
'China's Hawaii' lures top global brands with tax-free promise
Planned tariff exemptions in Hainan by 2025 to boost demand for luxury goods
Business deals
Ricoh-Toshiba deal driven by pandemic-era telecommuting and more
China's technology transfer rules another possible reason to merge printer operations
Supply Chain
Quad to discuss joint investments in chips, critical minerals
Leaders set to agree on creating public-private investor network during Japan talks
International relations
China's Xi pledges billions in loans to Central Asian nations
Beijing aiming to fill void left by Russia in former Soviet republics
Caixin
Chinese comedian canceled for PLA pun
Quip about military sparks debate on boundaries of talk show jokes
Business Spotlight
Asia's internet cable projects delayed by South China Sea tensions
Telcos and tech giants look to bypass region as Beijing presses territorial claims
Trade
China resumes imports of Australian timber in sign of thaw
Uncertainties remain over Beijing's restrictions on barley, wine and more
Automobiles
Geely inks deal to become No. 3 shareholder in Aston Martin
Chinese automaker's stake in James Bond's car brand rises to 17%
Automobiles
China surpasses Japan as world's top auto exporter
Tesla EVs and Russian deliveries drive industry into lead
Technology
Alibaba eyes full Cloud spinoff and IPOs for Cainiao, Freshippo
China tech giant's January-March revenue misses analyst bets with 2% growth
Retail
Burberry shares down 7% despite post-COVID China rebound
Q4 sales jump 13% in British brand's biggest market but global picture uncertain
Interview
Europe has begun weighing response to Taiwan crisis: Lithuania FM
Landsbergis says China sanctions and aid to Taipei need to be determined beforehand
Caixin
Alibaba transfers self-driving research team as revamp accelerates
Unit shifts to Cainiao logistics arm as part of sweeping overhaul
Coronavirus
China's delayed funeral data clouds extent of December COVID surge
Lag in official release seen impacting policy adjustments moving forward