Business trends
Egypt courts Chinese clothing makers seeking tariff refuge
Investment commitments so far limited despite duty-free access to EU and US
Middle East
Interview
Masayoshi Son blasts critics who 'don't understand' AI's potential
SoftBank CEO predicts Vision Fund will see monthly IPOs around next year
International relations
With election over, US wants Abe to deliver on Iran and trade
Tokyo braces for Trumpian deal-making ahead of presidential race
Companies
China's Luckin Coffee forms JV with Middle Eastern partner
Starbucks challenger also wants to open stores in India
Companies
Hyflux nears $290m bailout deal with potential saviour
UAE’s utility provider Utico to take 88% stake in troubled Singapore company
International relations
Trump tells China and Japan to defend own ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran diplomat accuses 'B Team,' including Bolton and Netanyahu, of warmongering
G-20 summit Osaka
Turkey seeks Asian investment as Western ties fray
President Erdogan prepares for G-20 summit in Osaka and China visit
Opinion
Asia has most to lose if Middle East turmoil hits oil supplies
As US-Iran tensions, can crude importers defend their interests?
Transportation
Tanker insurance rates jump 10-fold following attacks
Extra charges imposed on ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
