Manycore Tech, a Hangzhou-based design software developer counted among the city's celebrated 'Six Little Dragons', made a spectacular Hong Kong stock exchange debut with shares opening at HK$20.70, up 172% from the IPO ...
Hong Kong's Art March drew tens of thousands of visitors to Art Basel, Art Central, gallery openings, and a range of performances including jazz, opera, and classical concerts, reinforcing the city's standing on the glob...
Australia has arranged to import 250,000 tonnes of urea fertiliser from Indonesia to avert a shortage threatening food production. The deal comes as supply from the Middle East, a major urea producer, has been disrupted ...
Japanese trading house Marubeni has purchased a Spanish energy supplier as part of a strategic expansion into European and Latin American markets. The acquisition marks a significant geographical diversification for the ...
Incomplete residential buildings remain a significant drag on China's real estate sector, undermining buyer confidence and stalling recovery efforts. The persistent backlog of unfinished projects reflects the lingering f...
A diverse group of 110 Japanese companies—spanning sectors from insurance to railways—have joined Japan's emissions credit trading market, signaling growing corporate commitment to carbon reduction goals. The expansi...
Fake goods bearing Japanese brand names, ranging from Honda motorcycles to infant products, are widespread in Cambodia, posing risks to consumers and damaging the reputation of legitimate manufacturers. The counterfeit t...
Japan is considering bolstering its military presence along key Pacific maritime routes that connect the United States, Australia, and Asia. The initiative is part of Tokyo's broader effort to enhance regional security a...
A Japanese machine manufacturer has set up a vacuum pump venture in India, marking an expansion into one of Asia's fastest-growing industrial markets. The move reflects broader Japanese corporate interest in India as a m...
Japanese authorities plan to release 50 million medical gloves from the country's strategic stockpile in response to supply concerns. The move is intended to ease shortages and stabilize the domestic healthcare supply ch...
Japan has introduced a new Shinkansen model called 'Dr. S' that combines passenger service with automated track inspection capabilities. The dual-function train represents an innovation in railway maintenance, allowing r...
LCD panel prices are climbing as television manufacturers increase orders in anticipation of stronger consumer demand tied to upcoming World Cup broadcasts. The buying surge is tightening supply and pushing prices higher...
Japanese chemical giant Shin-Etsu has managed to insulate its PVC business from turmoil linked to Iran by pivoting to US shale gas as a feedstock, demonstrating how energy diversification can buffer companies from geopol...
A commentary in Nikkei Asia argues that the United States is experiencing a 'Suez moment'—a decisive loss of global dominance—and that the geopolitical and economic consequences will reverberate across the world for ...
Japan is launching an initiative to help small businesses identify and respond to cyberattacks, with a focus on protecting supply chain integrity. The program reflects growing concern over vulnerabilities in smaller firm...
A historical feature examines how thieves in ancient China operated within a shadowy subculture governed by strict discipline and honour codes. Those caught faced severe state punishment including facial tattooing, amput...
Chinese tech firms have embraced open-sourcing AI models as a core competitive strategy, lowering costs and broadening talent access. However, analysts suggest the next phase of China's AI development may diverge from th...
Shanghai has achieved faecal bacteria contamination rates of below 1% in hotel rooms, far below the 81% positive-test rate recorded in a widely cited 2012 US study. The improvement reflects targeted hygiene measures focu...
A 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has come into force. U.S. President Donald Trump stated he expects Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lebanese President Aoun to visit the White House within four...
India's Women's Reservation Act 2023 has officially come into force, as confirmed by a Gazette notification. Women MPs across parties welcomed the development while also cautioning against its political 'weaponisation', ...