East Asia
Politics
Japan's Ishiba to step down as his party prepares for leadership race
PM sees no chance of getting reelected after devastating defeat in July upper house poll
Datawatch
From Noh to Kabuki, Japan's stage arts struggle to pass the torch
One traditional genre hit by 90% drop in training program applicants
Sports
China's Super League can learn from local league's playbook
Community spirit and civic pride succeed in Jiangsu where billionaire owners failed
Life
Osaka's 'street of old books' brings in both local and global visitors
Ukiyo-e prints and other unique offerings help keep brick-and-mortar shops going
Defense
Japan Coast Guard to adopt Starlink satellite service
Tokyo increases communication options as China and Russia develop anti-satellite weapons
Automobiles
Hyundai Motor to review US plant workers' status after immigration raid
Crackdown at South Korean-owned plant raises alarm among foreign companies
Business trends
China-made espresso machines boom as domestic consumers tighten belts
Affordable offerings for homes and businesses take off, adding to competition
Economy
Decline in nights spent in Japan underscore economic stagnation
Signs overseas tourist demand has 'already run its course' as inflation also curbs domestic trips
Politics
China's anti-corruption watchdog investigating former securities regulator
Yi Huiman, ousted from top post last year, 'suspected of serious violations of discipline and law'
Politics
KMT seeks next leader as Taiwan's political drama simmers
Internal race highlights opposition party's challenge of calibrating stance on China
Travel & Leisure
$40 gift shop magnets breathe new life into Chinese museums
Intricate, pricey fridge magnets depicting cultural artifacts draw crowds of tourists
Politics
Japan's embattled PM Ishiba finds unlikely support on X
Opposition-leaning commenters want him to stay on for fear of more conservative leader
Automobiles
80% of Japan's auto parts makers set to transfer tariff costs to automakers
Tariffs on supplies set to raise prices for Japanese cars built in US
Electronics
Omron automation center to test solutions for India's manufacturers
Japanese firm positions itself to benefit from PM Modi's chip production push
Energy
China's wind turbine makers boost production in India's growing market
Envision snares 41% of orders nationally, as New Delhi eyes local procurement push
Trump tariffs
Japan's $550bn US investment pledge subject to Trump's whims
President could raise tariffs if the investments are not to his satisfaction
Companies
Hyundai plant in US raided by ICE, hundreds of workers arrested
Operation could exacerbate tensions between Washington and Seoul
Automobiles
Toyota Tundra in Tokyo? Japan automakers weigh importing US-made models
Nissan Murano also emerges as option for boosting American exports after tariff deal
Currencies
Yen strengthens against dollar after US jobs data disappoints
Weakening American labor market points to upcoming interest rate cut by Federal Reserve
Trump tariffs
Japan Inc. adapts to new tariff normal as Trump formalizes deal
15% levies set to affect industries from autos, to turbines, to medical equipment
Supply Chain
China's Shenghe raises bid for Australian rare earth miner Peak by 23%
Beijing-backed company cites 'big change' in strategic minerals market since May announcement
Markets
Japan auto stocks jump as Trump brings tariffs down
US levies set at 15%; shares in Toyota, Nissan and Mazda trade higher
Energy
China challenges US energy dominance with Russian deals
Prospect of Moscow doubling gas exports to neighbor rattles global industry
China tech
Cambricon stock drops over 20% this week as China tech rally cools
AI chipmaker had flagged risks of overpriced shares
Automobiles
'80s nostalgia: Honda resurrects Prelude as hybrid for middle-aged drivers
Iconic coupe receives high-tech update for sports-car-like feel
Economy
Japan's real wages rise for first time in seven months in July
Consumer spending also climbs but inflation challenges persist
Trump tariffs
Trump signs order to cut tariffs on Japanese car imports
Auto stocks rise in Tokyo market as total levy to fall to 15%
International relations
China will deepen ties with North Korea, Xi tells Kim
Pyongyang seeks to further economic and trade cooperation, Kim says
Crime
Japan, India bust international fraud ring with Microsoft's help
Private-sector expertise plays major role in tracing cybercrime
Energy
Japan gas industry chief raises doubts over US e-methane project
Changes to tax credits one reason for tougher business environment