International Relations
South Korea decides to disband 'comfort women' foundation
Move is latest setback in efforts to settle lingering wartime tensions with Japan
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East Asia
Nissan's Ghosn crisis
Carlos Ghosn was planning Nissan-Renault merger before arrest
Japanese carmaker's board had opposed deal and was looking for ways to block it
Tea Leaves
Spirit of Old Beijing down but not out
Tourism mars many of the ancient hutongs, but a few survive almost untouched
Opinion
Chess, AI and Asia's future
Game offers lessons for region's technological and economic development
Companies
Daiwa House to pay all subcontractors in cash
Japan builder wants to keep suppliers happy amid labor crunch
Trade War
China blames 'excuses' for lack of agreement at APEC
Summit ends without joint communique for first time
Companies
Seven-Eleven to set up veggie factory for salads and sandwiches
LED-equipped indoor farm to produce lettuce for Tokyo-area stores
Companies
Prince Hotels to bring new luxury brand to China and UK
Traditional-inspired interior designed to woo potential visitors to Japan
Companies
Sumitomo to invest $1.8bn in Indonesia for EV battery metal
Planned nickel smelter will produce 40,000 tons annually
