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Famous for its resistance to immigration, Japan opens its doors
Number of foreign workers doubles in five years as nation faces labor crisis
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Part-time saviors: Foreign students help plug Japan's labor gap
Convenience stores and delivery companies are among the biggest beneficiaries
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In China, private companies walk a fine line
Being part of the political machine means taking policy calls seriously
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How China's state-backed companies fell behind
Efficiency plummets over 10 years, exclusive data show
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Investors see 'big change' in Malaysian business under Mahathir
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes among company chiefs caught out by surprise result
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After the upset: What Mahathir's return means for Malaysia
Young voters have high hopes, but can the 92-year-old prime minister deliver change?
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Mekong River nations face the hidden costs of China's dams
Dozens of projects threaten agriculture and fishing in Southeast Asia
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Investment floods into Mekong Delta
Vietnam seeks to foster high-tech agriculture, renewable energy
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Visionary or daredevil? Masayoshi Son's big bets reshape tech landscape
Backed by a $96 billion war chest, SoftBank founder outspends the competition
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Flip side to SoftBank's aggressive expansion
Tie-up between Sprint and T-Mobile would reduce debt load if approved
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China's upstart chip companies aim to topple Samsung, Intel and TSMC
Push into semiconductor market raises fears of a supply glut
Business trends
Chinese chipmakers poach talent from global rivals
Country will need some 700,000 specialists to meet its semiconductor goals
Business trends
China's AI push produces a unicorn
Cambricon's 'fame' attracts high profile investors
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After Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's property tycoons inherit tough market
Influx of mainland investors and push for affordable housing to squeeze profits
Business trends
Apartments shrink as Hong Kong's property tycoons prosper
Critics say policy failure to blame for affordable housing crisis
International relations
Australia sounds the alarm over Chinese 'interference'
Critics say Beijing is influencing politics and stifling criticism Down Under
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Identity crisis: Australia seeks new allies amid US-China rivalry
Trade and security links make Southeast Asia a natural choice
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Is the Ring of Fire becoming more active?
Recent eruptions prompt calls for better building standards and evacuation plans in Southeast Asia
Politics
Asia seeks to improve its record on disaster preparedness
Volcano-packed Indonesia has reduced its fatalities thanks to better monitoring
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Is China's Belt and Road working? A progress report from eight countries
Beijing's infrastructure push clouded by project delays and mounting debt
