International relations
ASEAN ramps up pressure on Myanmar after execution of activists
Southeast Asian leaders to assess prolonged crisis, says joint statement
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US-China tensions
Pelosi says U.S. will not let China isolate Taiwan
In Tokyo, House speaker emphasizes importance of making voices heard on human rights
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam B2B e-commerce startup Telio looks to raise as much as $60m
Company says it serves over 60,000 businesses in domestic market
Economy
Indonesia's economy expands as exports, consumption spur growth
Southeast Asian country's GDP rose 5.44% in 2nd quarter, accelerating from 1st
Health Care
SwipeRx aims to double Indonesian pharmacy sign-ups
Singapore-based startup's CEO expects first profit in 2023
Society
Hiroshima and Nagasaki's aging storytellers pass the baton
Young Japanese, foreigners now teach what they've learned from hibakusha
Companies
Li Ka-shing's conglomerate disavows meme stock AMTD Digital after 14,000% surge
CK Hutchison says it has 'no business dealings' with company with higher market cap than Goldman
Science
South Korea's 1st lunar orbiter lifts off on SpaceX rocket
Seoul joins exploration spree with mission to scout future landing spots on moon
Supply Chain
Tesla battery supplier LG Energy, South Korean peers take hit from material costs
Investments in higher capacity also weigh on sector's earnings
Business deals
India's Reliance signs franchise deal with luxury label Balenciaga
Mukesh Ambani's retail unit already working with Valentino, Gap
Life
Philippine city charts a different path
Iloilo, an opposition stronghold, pioneers a new approach to urban life
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea tests explosive devices at nuclear site: U.N. report
Activity at Punggye-ri paves way for atomic weapons development, experts warn
Business Spotlight
Stuck in Sihanoukville: Projects grind to halt in Cambodia resort town
Rampant development turns seaside jewel into mess of unfinished casinos and condos
Retail
Uniqlo sister brand GU makes New York debut this fall with pop-up store
SoHo shop will mark first step outside Asia for chain with about 450 locations
Opinion
Remembering Shinzo Abe's positive vision of liberal nationalism
The late prime minister should be credited for his recognition of Japan's faults
Malaysia in transition
Mahathir launches Malay political alliance with election in sights
Counter to ruling UMNO targets 120 candidates, but skeptics question ex-PM's influence
International relations
Zambia emerges as a test case as China joins debt relief talks
Beijing's consent to negotiate sets potential precedent for other indebted nations
Automobiles
Toyota earnings outlook clouded by $13bn cost increase, Lexus backlog
Chip shortage continues to disrupt production of luxury brand models
Automobiles
Tokyo eyes flying-car landing pads atop skyscrapers
Mitsubishi Estate and JAL work on public project; rules yet to be crafted
Taiwan tensions
5 Chinese missiles land in Japan's EEZ: defense chief
Missile flew over Taiwan for first time, says an expert on CCTV