Electric cars in China
Xpeng remains bullish on China EV market despite Tesla's entry
Co-founder says foreign makers, AI and 5G will give growth a massive boost
East Asia
Media & Entertainment
Japan's virtual celebrities rise to threaten the real ones
Brands look to 9,000 'VTubers' as low-risk, high-reward marketing tools
Companies
Fanuc offers small manufacturers robots without the fuss
App-controlled devices lower the bar for adopting industrial automation
N Korea at crossroads
North Korean foreign minister replaced, report says
The move can have a significant impact on the country’s diplomatic stance
Technology
Materials maker Toray's new tech to slash smart tag price by 80%
Lower cost to help spread self-checkouts and other connected services
Comment
US-Iran crisis spells opportunity for China and North Korea
Latest clash in Middle East again stalls America's military pivot to Asia
International relations
China and Myanmar agree to accelerate key Belt and Road port
Deep-sea project will give Beijing vital access to Indian Ocean
Datawatch
Yield-hungry Asian investors bankroll US spending binge
Appetite for Treasurys remains firm as yields slip to bottom elsewhere
Society
China reports new Wuhan virus cases ahead of key holiday
Four more diagnosed with pneumonia for total of 45, but more feared
