2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (179+ words) Nikkei Asia Japan's hotel industry checks out of big projects as costs soar Labor shortages and rising materials prices force rethink, pivot to refurbishments The new design pictured for Tokyo's Imperial Hotel aims to rebuild its tower and alter the…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (440+ words) Chinese exports of textiles, chemicals, plastics, machinery, batteries and EVs to the EU have sharply increased EU leaders asked the Commission in June to produce results from dialogue with China BRUSSELS (Reuters) -- The European Commission will seek commitments from China…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (239+ words) Booming demand for AI chips powers shipments From January to August, South Korea's semiconductor exports increased by 169.6% to $281 billion. © Reuters SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea's exports have reached $709.4 billion so far this year, surpassing last year's annual record, the customs office…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (158+ words) Nikkei Asia Solvay to double chip chemical output in Taiwan amid AI boom: CEO Belgian producer localizes more production as customers seek supply chain security TAIPEI -- Belgian chemical maker Solvay is set to more than double production capacity in Taiwan…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (187+ words) Nikkei Asia US, China debate 'nonsensitive' tariff cuts ahead of Trump-Xi summit Sources hopeful truce will be extended but tensions persist over trade, Iran, rare earths Boxes of clothing for export are pictured at a factory in Guangzhou, in China's…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (159+ words) Nikkei Asia Young South Koreans more upbeat on marriage than Japanese, poll finds South Koreans also more open to changing jobs or starting businesses SEOUL -- Unmarried young people in South Korea are more receptive to tying the knot in the…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (152+ words) Nikkei Asia A purple yam from the Philippines gives matcha a run for its money in Japan Korea trend hits Tokyo as cafe-goers take to the ingredient's hue, aroma and flavor ONOMICHI, Japan/TOKYO -- Purple-hued desserts and drinks made with…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (154+ words) Nikkei Asia AI robots and drones to assist in Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup Japan government, TEPCO to launch consortium as decommissioning progresses TOKYO -- AI robots and drones will assist in the removal of radioactive debris from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (163+ words) Nikkei Asia South Korean police scandals test Lee's justice reforms Alleged misconduct fuels concern as prosecutors lose investigative powers South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has hit the lowest point since he took office in June last year....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (106+ words) Nikkei Asia Is China's fairy-tale cosmetics brand Flower Knows a K-beauty rival? New owner Proya banks on brand's rising international profile GUANGZHOU -- Flower Knows has become one of the most talked-about names in Chinese cosmetics, with whimsical designs that have…...