Vietnam's new hub airport nears takeoff but airlines slow to get on board
Government offers incentives to support transition from Ho Chi Minh City's main gateway
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Japan's Daikin to use AI in A/C inspection training as cooling demand rises
To support technician training, Daikin Industries plans to introduce a wearable device equipped with agentic AI being developed with startup Fairy Devices. (Daikin Industries)
Venezuela’s Oil Rollercoaster Takes a New Turn
Trump says the US will ‘run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition’.
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first postcolonial leader, dies at age 89
TOKYO -- Tung Chee-hwa, a businessman who emerged from the shipping industry to become the first chief executive of postcolonial Hong Kong, died on Tuesday, according to his office. He was 89.
Samsung Electronics Makes a 'Big Bet' on European AI… Will Lee Jae-yong's Vision Pay Off?
Samsung Electronics has decided to make a large-scale investment in “Mistral AI,” a leading European artificial intelligence (AI) model developer. Mistral announced on the 8th that it had secured a total of 3 billion eu…
Tesla and the Musks 'Chinamaxx' as rumors swirl over EV maker's plans
HONG KONG -- When Maye Musk, mother of billionaire entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, made her second trip to China in less than five months in August, she turned on the charm.
Electric Mobility: The Electrification of Trucks Is Putting Pressure on Europe's Truck Manufacturers
The truck market is changing, with more and more fleet operators turning to electric powertrains. This trend plays into the hands of Chinese manufacturers—they could overtake the European market leaders, according to a …
Temasek-backed Indian satellite startup aims to quadruple output capacity
Pixxel chief executive Awais Ahmed told Nikkei Asia that about three-quarters of Pixxel's current client base is from outside India, and these customers contribute about half of its total revenue. (Photo by Pixxel) © Re…
Japan's 7-Eleven teams up with apparel retailer to attract young customers
Fashion items, including Hello Kitty-themed wear, to hit store shelves next month
Cambodian consumer companies cash in on Thai goods boycott
PHNOM PENH -- Ana pours hot water into her cup of instant noodles during a work break in a Phnom Penh bar, twirls the noodles around with a fork and takes a bite. For as long as she can remember, the Thai brand Mama was…
Toyota aims to boost profit outside auto sales 40% by fiscal 2030
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor hopes to increase operating profit from sources other than new-car sales, such as software updates and vehicle leasing, by about 40% to reach 3 trillion yen ($19.2 billion) in fiscal 2030, …
BRICS Summit, Okinawa election, Philippines AI plan
Leaders of India, Russia, China and other countries are set to meet in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit as New Delhi faces a balancing act between maintaining or improving ties with Moscow and Beijing without alienating W…
Vietnam's whale temples reveal secrets of the sea
When marine mammal researcher Vu Long entered the De Gi whale temple on the coast of Vietnam's Gia Lai province, he was stunned by the variety of skeletons and bones stored inside.
We got more defensive last week as Wall Street raised the bar for AI stocks
We initiated positions in defensive stocks to balance our AI exposure amid higher oil prices and Treasury yields.
Hormuz Is Becoming an Inflation Problem Again
In the days after the US and Israel first bombed Iran, financial markets bet the economic fallout from Donald Trump’s “little excursion” in the Middle East would be short-lived.
JX Advanced Metals, Kokusai Electric and Capcom to join Nikkei 225
Nikkei announced Friday that it will revise the constituents of the Nikkei 225 as part of its regular review, adding JX Advanced Metals, Kokusai Electric and Capcom while removing Archion, Konica Minolta and Kanadevia, …
Nasdaq: Rising Oil and Elevated Bond Yields Continue to Pose Risk Despite Rebound
Rising interest rates can pressure stocks by raising borrowing costs, slowing demand and reducing the value investors place on future earnings.
5 Stocks to Watch if Market Weakness Opens the Door for Better Entries
'Entry-level' jobs used to be the way for new graduates to enter the workforce. But many are now requiring prior experience.
Solvay to double chip chemical output in Taiwan amid AI boom: CEO
Belgian producer localizes more production as customers seek supply chain security
Very strong El Nino to run through February as Asia impacts build
Pedestrians hold parasols to cope with a heat wave in Tokyo on July 15: Forecasters are predicting the El Nino weather phenomenon will intensify, pushing up temperatures in much of Asia. © Reuters
Broadcom guides to big numbers but investors wanted more. Why we're OK to hold for now
We recently reduced our position size, which allows us to be more patient with this one.
Snowflake spikes 22% on healthy results and AI coding momentum
Snowflake business is growing quickly, in part thanks to adoption of an artificial intelligence agent for writing code.
Temperature rise of more than 1.5 Celsius threatens Pacific, leaders say
Leaders pose for a group photo during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Koror, Palau on Sept. 2. © Reuters
6 Stocks Poised for a Technical Breakout as New Catalysts Emerge
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is powering some of the market’s fastest moves in 2025, with both large-cap and penny stocks seeing outsized gains. As Q2 earnings season ramps up and demand for AI infrastructure r…