International relations
China frets over Olympics headwinds as omicron spreads
Sporting world divided over response given Beijing's outsize financial clout
East Asia
Opinion
We all agree that AI needs global rules, but who will enforce them?
Regulating artificial intelligence is both too easy and too hard
Finance
U.S.-listed Chinese companies must reveal government ownership: SEC
New rules also cover audits, could remove 200 American-listed businesses
Startups
Japan's unicorns gain foothold from AI to materials: Nikkei survey
Startups see strong growth but still lag behind overseas peers
Commodities
Cotton shortage deepens as apparel makers in China buy American
Inventories hit rock-bottom levels on delayed U.S. harvest, driving up prices
International relations
U.S. will maintain troop levels in South Korea, Austin says
Allied defense chiefs meet to update strategy, sending signal to China
Interview
U.S. unlikely to screen investments in China: ex-Trump official
Nazak Nikakhtar says Beijing now has 'no incentive' to alter trade practices
Caixin
Payout in Kangmei shareholder suit to empower Chinese investors
China's 1st securities class-action lawsuit to have lasting impact
Transportation
China clears Boeing 737 Max to fly two years after fatal crashes
Chinese pilots to be retrained; US and Europe earlier also gave their approval
China tech
China fines social media firm Douban for 'unlawful' info leak
Company to pay $235,000 as regulator demands 'immediate rectifications'
Sports
WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai situation
Tennis player 'seemingly been pressured to contradict her allegation of sexual assault'
Sports
IOC says meeting arranged with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai
Olympic body holds 2nd video call as WTA suspends tournaments in country
Coronavirus
Hong Kong to adopt China-like 'health codes' for visiting mainland
Registration to start Dec. 10 amid privacy concerns, omicron fears
Companies
Razer's top execs offer to take company private
Proposal values gaming hardware maker at $3.2bn
Datawatch
New global rules set to end race to cut corporate taxes
Move set to spark big gains in tax revenues in many countries
Japan immigration
Japan to suspend 'exemption' visas for foreign entrants
Tokyo tightens criteria on omicron fears, asks travelers to reapply
Retail
Uniqlo owner aims to use 50% recycled fabrics by 2030
Casualwear brand outlines plans to achieve 2050 net-zero goal
Comment
The hard reality behind China's leadership in EVs
Coal miners and related industries flourish despite Beijing's climate pledges
Insurance
Japan insurers see growth in Southeast Asia despite COVID slump
Sompo keen to expand care business in region, as others seek acquisitions
China debt crunch
China's Kaisa seeks relief from bond holders as default looms
Skepticism from creditors reflects wider concerns over land developers