Transportation
U.S. obsession for China's Temu, Shein sends air cargo prices soaring
Chinese e-retailers' rising popularity with American consumers places strain on limited capacity
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Business trends
Vietnam's tourism hot spot becomes foreign investment hub
U.S.-China conflict and new infrastructure give rise to northern Quang Ninh province
International relations
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken left Beijing
Aircraft cross median line in joint 'combat readiness patrols' with China warships
Climate Change
Japan's Kishida to lead creation of ministerial dialogue on decarbonization at OECD
58 countries including 'Global South' to join framework to tackle climate change
Startups
Malaysian chip-focused venture fund to invest in over 10 startups
Blue Chip founder says $209m fund helps country's semiconductor industry
Currencies
Yen tumbles past 158 against dollar on stubborn U.S. inflation
Japan's currency in intervention territory, but stepping in unlikely to work: Mizuho
Automobiles
Honda goes all in on EVs in U.S., Canada despite slowdown worries
Hybrid cars and motorcycles to help pay for $11bn supply chain buildup
Interview
IMF's Gita Gopinath: Global trade realignment 'going to last a long time'
'It's going to make it harder for us to achieve our common goals'
Bank of Japan
BOJ stands pat, gives no hint of imminent tightening
Recent yen weakness has not stoked sustained inflation, governor says
China debt crunch
China's distressed property developers reveal wave of job cuts
Defaulted companies carry out double-digit reductions as revenues fall, debts pile up
Opinion
Japan should be worrying about Taiwan, not Ukraine
Given growing threat from China, defense systems needed urgently at home
India elections
India's election enters second phase: Four crucial states to watch
Uttar Pradesh's 80 seats make it key to forming next government
Economy
Tokyo inflation slows for 2nd straight month, falls under BOJ goal
Core CPI rises 1.6% in April vs forecast of 2.2%
Opinion
Support for Ukraine's freedom strengthens Asia's security
China, North Korea and Iran have been emboldened by Russia's invasion
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Business Spotlight
Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts
Japan, Taiwan and U.S. supplier numbers dip as iPhone maker expands in Southeast Asia
Commodities
BHP makes $39bn bid for Anglo American amid copper rush
Australian miner proposes takeover to tap demand in EVs, renewables
Climate Change
Japan and EU to unify subsidy rules for EVs, solar panels
Two sides aim to reduce supply chain dependence on China
Supply Chain
Google to expand hardware R&D team in Taiwan
Search engine giant 'serious' about beefing up equipment and software ecosystem
Climate Change
Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund
Japan's Mizuho and MUFG join investment vehicle to push decarbonization
Supply Chain
Nokia cuts orders with China-listed supplier as U.S. pushes 'clean network'
Telecom sector's supply shift escalates as companies avoid even Chinese capital
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar refugees sent back from Thailand as military, rebels regroup
Thousands take shelter at border as rebels hold off military convoy
Defense
Japan sees 'transition phase' in dual-use military export controls
Ministry says changes in global environment require tougher measures
U.S. elections 2024
Biden signs Ukraine aid package after battle among Republicans
Long-sought ammunition headed to Kyiv; legislation also gives U.S. funds to Israel
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar rebel group withdraws from Thai border after army returns
Karen National Union retreats from Myawaddy through which over $1bn of trade flows
Supply Chain
Japan, Europe to link industrial data platforms for EV battery materials
Public-private initiative will promote rare-metal recycling to counter China