Society
Bangladeshi women in garment industry held back by knowledge gap
'Magic bullet' of education seen as key to opening up managerial opportunities
Interview
Interview
Fed's Harker sees possible '2 to 3' rate cuts ahead this year
Philadelphia bank chief open to faster pace of easing than in June outlook based on current data
Supply Chain
Thailand's Amata eyes Laos as a hub for Chinese manufacturing exodus
Company is developing a new industrial site along the cross-border railway
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Interview
Japan calls for 'integrated joint exercise' with India
Defense Minister Kihara seeks tighter military relations between two nations
Artificial intelligence
Singapore unicorn Patsnap to expand AI-powered patent search
Startup developing industry-specific models for pharma, materials and more
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Energy
Malaysia's Hibiscus keen on acquisitions as Big Oil divests in Asia
Founder says company aims to be 'regional consolidator' of established assets
Media & Entertainment
Fortnite creator Epic's app store launch ensures 'more freedom' for developers: CEO
New regulations aim to break Apple, Google's dominance in mobile app market
Climate Change
IFC's Asia-Pacific financing rose 15% to record in fiscal 2024
Development institution sees promising prospects for blue bonds in the region
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Equities
Philippine exchange chief backs rate cuts to spur IPOs
Central bank halfway to new listing target set for 2024
Interview
Japan's Yoshinoya to bulk up on ramen, buying regional chains: exec
Beef bowl operator branches out as industry struggles with rising costs
Retail
Uniqlo to target India and Southeast Asia for management talent
MBA holders are 'attractive' as future leaders for the Japanese retailer
Interview
Japan's Rapidus to fully automate 2-nm chip fab, president says
Chasing TSMC and Samsung, startup aims to compete on delivery times
Semiconductors
Infineon CEO says Asia 'critical' for chip production, R&D plans
Economies of scale still matter even as countries rush to onshore supply chains
Interview
Trade with Asia 'lifeline' for sanction-hit Russia, says Oleg Deripaska
Oligarch says exchange with India and China vital as Ukraine war takes toll
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Interview
Turkey expects more investments from Chinese EV makers
BYD's $1bn decision gives other companies 'comfort,' says investment office head
Economy
Philippines' new autonomous region aims to be halal industry hub
Top official says southwest Mindanao attracting investment from Malaysia, Mideast
Interview
Thailand laments Mideast escalation with 6 citizens in captivity
'Hard to be optimistic' about farm workers held in Gaza, says vice foreign minister
Economy
Philippines seeks Japan, U.S. funding for Subic-Clark railway
$850m plan, part of Luzon Economic Corridor, on hold after China pulls out
Interview
China's Hesai CEO calls U.S. accusation of military ties 'ridiculous'
Auto lidar maker says Trump sounds 'crazy' but would bring 'business rationale'
Semiconductors
Japan readying 'exceptional' bill to help Rapidus secure funding
LDP lawmaker says aim is for banks to provide bulk of chip startup's support
Interview
Yellen suggests Japan's yen intervention differs from typical manipulation
Exclusive: U.S. treasury chief says 'beggar thy neighbor' policies should not be used
US-China tensions
China's iFlytek exec says U.S. sanctions have 'destroyed' market mechanism
AI leader invests in Hong Kong hub and seeks to expand presence in Japan
Interview
Taiwan's premier pushes $100bn economic reform, unfazed by opposition
Cho Jung-tai aims to capitalize on investor wariness of China
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Artificial intelligence
Lenovo to put AI into all PCs by 2027: device chief
Chinese and U.S. consumers showing 'a lot of interest,' Luca Rossi says
Interview
Canada wants to 'challenge, cooperate' with China, top diplomat says
Melanie Joly urges pragmatic approach, balanced by ties with Japan and South Korea