Startups
Singapore startup ecosystem outranks Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo
Despite funding winter, city-state surges most to 8th spot on strong M&As
Japan
Aerospace & Defense Industries
China's COMAC soars, helped by state-backed funding
Large domestic market helped give Chinese jet maker edge over Mitsubishi
Work
NTT expands post-COVID remote work to attract talent
Japan telecom group will end 'restrictions on where to work,' president says
Work
Older Japanese workers seek new jobs as lifetime employment wanes
Job hunters among those aged 45-64 rise 30% from 5 years ago
Startups
Japan Post Bank to spend $7bn on turning startups into unicorns
Lender to use nationwide network of 24,000 post offices to find investment targets
Science
Japanese researchers hope to stop damaging rains before they start
Weather control project studies how heat and wind can limit strength of storm clouds
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Flying cars take the spotlight at Paris Air Show
As eVTOLs move toward liftoff, technical and legal issues need to be resolved
Retail
Uniqlo parent's drive to triple sales faces China's skeptical Gen Z
Massive market key to Fast Retailing's drive to catch up with Inditex
Markets
Warren Buffett adds to Japan trading company holdings
Berkshire Hathaway now owns 8.5% on average of top 5 trading houses
International relations
Jokowi 'very honored' to host Japan emperor's first trip
Indonesian president takes imperial couple on botanical garden tour
Markets
'Transition bonds' are new favorite for Japanese investors
Government backing, green label fuels demand for emerging asset class
Trade
Japan-made semiconductors skirt sanctions to enter Russia
Domestically made chips avoid export controls via China and other countries
Health Care
AI-powered robot keeps dementia patients company in Japan
Nursing home operator leverages tech against anxiety and panic attacks
Opinion
Japan should seize chance to get generative AI rules right
Tokyo can build on pluses and minuses of EU, U.S. and Chinese approaches
Materials
Japan chemical makers to tap biomaterials for plastic
Asahi Kasei and Sumitomo Chemical eye mass production using bioethanol
Automobiles
Harley-Davidson to debut 'e-hogs' in Japan next year
Electric motorcycle offering may feature smaller model suitable for market
Your Week in Asia
China's Li Qiang in Europe, Modi visits U.S., Yoon to Vietnam
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Technology
Cluster-type wind turbines emerge as new energy source
Kyushu University plans to start trials of offshore units by 2028
Consumer
L'Oreal feels pressure from 'beauty savvy' consumers in Asia
World's biggest cosmetics maker responds with greater product customization
Media & Entertainment
'Voltes V' anime sees new life as Philippine live-action remake
Original Japanese series was abruptly banned under Marcos in the 1970s
Trade
Japan meets growing seafood demand but falls down value chain
China steps in to process Hokkaido-produced scallops and sea cucumbers
Business deals
Nidec to supply flying car motors via Embraer joint venture
Japanese manufacturer to invest $140m in development, production
Opinion
World Expos can give globalization back its mojo
To remain relevant, fairs must reembrace commitment to genuine experimentation
Telecommunication
Sanctions-hit Huawei demands royalties from Japanese companies
Chinese telecom giant seeks new revenue to offset sales decline
Property
Japan tackles abandoned house problem with renovation subsidies
Tax breaks for inherited homes extended to help prevent vacancies