Materials
Japan chemical makers to tap biomaterials for plastic
Asahi Kasei and Sumitomo Chemical eye mass production using bioethanol
Spotlight
Your Week in Asia
China's Li Qiang in Europe, Modi visits U.S., Yoon to Vietnam
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Technology
Cluster-type wind turbines emerge as new energy source
Kyushu University plans to start trials of offshore units by 2028
Property
Japan tackles abandoned house problem with renovation subsidies
Tax breaks for inherited homes extended to help prevent vacancies
Datawatch
Wave of empty offices hits global market
Vacancy rates log post-Lehman highs in 60% of big cities
Caixin
Chinese drugmakers march into Africa
Foothold on the continent could give them sway in setting global standards
Companies
POSCO's Pohang steel plant: origin of Japan-South Korea cooperation
South's postwar miracle powered by steelworkers from both countries
International relations
Japanese emperor's Indonesia trip reaffirms 'strong' ties
Interactions with young people on the agenda of weeklong stay
Japan immigration
On topic: Japan joins Asia race for global talent
A collection of stories to catch up on the hot topic of the day
Energy
Japan's TEPCO to pour $7bn into renewable energy by fiscal 2030
Power company focuses on big offshore wind farms at home and abroad
Interview
Buttigieg seeks closer Asian supply chain ties
U.S. transport chief calls Japan 'strong partner' as China tensions mount
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong student indicted for 'seditious' online remarks made in Japan
Broad enforcement of security laws sending chill through overseas community
Transportation
Japan bullet train hauls freight, prepares for trucker shortage
JR East conducts trial before truck driver overtime regulation takes effect
Podcast
Tech Latest: Toyota's bet on solid-state batteries
Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast for the freshest updates on the tech sector
DealStreetAsia
Hong Kong's VMS Group looks to raise up to $400m
Private equity fund expects 15 to 20 deals with average values up to $30m
Caixin
China tightens controls on cross-border data transfers
Regulators struggle to balance enhanced data security with promoting growth
Market Spotlight
Nickel surplus seen widening in 2023 as Indonesian output soars
EV batteries to lead demand growth; prices under pressure but still historically high
Work
Malaysia revamps visa process to draw skilled workers
Processing time for core sector professionals shortened to five days
Gender
Japan passes controversial LGBT law: 5 things to know
Sexual minorities and critics say legal framework has no teeth
Automobiles
Toyota to expand Japan EV battery output with $850m subsidy
Exclusive: Government aid will also go toward next-generation batteries
Caixin
China ramps up approvals of developers' share sales
Regulators increase support for sector, clearing $5.59bn of private placements
International relations
China embassy in Canada blasts claims AIIB run by Communist Party
Ex-communications chief says Beijing-based bank infiltrated by government officials
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong protest song disappears from Apple Music, Spotify
Court hearing on government ban of tune not scheduled until July 21
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia's MD Pictures plans to raise up to $150m
Via rights issue and debt, Tencent-backed film company aims to support expansion
Society
Japan SDF shooting underscores challenges in recruiting, training
Lessons from 1984 incident fail to prevent attack by new trainee