Startups
Indonesia hopes startups play big role in free school lunch plan
Gojek drivers participate in trial, agritech company keen to procure ingredients
International relations
France arrests Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at Paris airport
Messaging platform accused of being used for money laundering, drug trafficking
Market Spotlight
Australia housing prices, rents surge as supply shortage deepens
Affordability emerges as political issue for Albanese government
Markets
Investors turn to ASEAN markets as inflation's grip loosens
Weakening dollar provides tailwind to region's high-growth economies
Life
All aboard: Life-size Japanese model trains debut at Hong Kong cafe
Retro railcars by world-renowned modeler Hara transport guests to 1920s Japan
Food & Beverage
Japan scallop prices rebound as exports expand beyond China
Domestic consumption campaign also fuels recovery after Beijing's import ban
Society
Bangladeshi women in garment industry held back by knowledge gap
'Magic bullet' of education seen as key to opening up managerial opportunities
Automobiles
Suzuki gets back into motorcycle racing with a green mission
Team using sustainable fuel and parts overcomes bumpy ride
Life
From Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheels
Adventure biking yields a unique view of a diverse region
Media & Entertainment
Disney sees digital engagement as way into new markets, brand officer says
Entertainment giant looks to technology to bridge geographical, generational divides
Media & Entertainment
From 'karuta' cards to Switch: Nintendo puts its history in a museum
Interactive space to open in Kyoto in October in a repurposed 1969 factory
Finance
Philippines eases digital bank cap as industry fights for profits
Central bank offers 4 new licenses, but experts see credit risk 'challenge'
Trade
China has turned to South America since banning Japan seafood a year ago
Beijing adopted policy in response to release of wastewater from Fukushima plant
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Takeda aims to sell vaccines in U.S., targeting dengue first
Drugmaker hopes to break into market dominated by American and European players
Transportation
For China's taxi drivers, smartphones are as important as seat belts
Ride-hailing apps, robotaxis and flying cars add stiff competition to gain customers
Food & Beverage
Myanmar's Yoma expands noodle shops to Thailand in restaurant push
YKKO and KFC operator keeps up store openings despite inflation and instability
Datawatch
Japan university student spending nears bubble-era peak
Higher part-time job wages spur buying of experiences rather than goods
Caixin
A new wave of Chinese food and beverages hit Southeast Asia
Despite success, supply chain and localization issues remain
Consumer
Beyblade series evolves into a sport enjoyed by people of all ages
Japanese toy maker Tomy expands tops' market superfast
Agriculture
Wagyu beef's wholesale price falls to 4-year low as consumption slows
Exports to Asia, Europe and U.S. boom as farmers seek stable demand
Cybersecurity
China seen using 'white hat' hackers to boost cyberattack capability
Vulnerabilities targeted heavily since bug hunters required to notify Beijing
Markets
Seven & i takeover bid signals opening for corporate bargain hunters
Retail group among Japan blue chips with relatively low valuations
Semiconductors
Kioxia poised for long-sought IPO as AI boom trickles down
Japan memory maker finds footing after market slump and Western Digital saga
Economy
Fed's Powell says 'time has come' for U.S. to cut interest rates
Jackson Hole remarks as close as he is likely to come to declaring victory over inflation
Energy
Japan's offshore wind sector gears up as foreign players expand
Germany's RWE adds local personnel and Vestas boosts parts procurement