Jul 25th
‘Dr. Copper’ misdiagnoses the global economy
Market for bellwether metal too bullish for some to believe
Jul 26th
Malaysia open to APEC summit in November despite pandemic
Trade minister says government has not canceled plans for leaders meeting
Jul 24th
Japan Marubeni wins deal for $2bn Myanmar LNG power plant
Marubeni, Sumitomo and Mitsui to build project equal to 20% of existing capacity
US says son of Ghosn made cryptocurrency payments for Japan escape
Former Nissan chairman was whisked out of the country hidden in a box
COVID-19 inspires chefs to create virtual dinners and remote cocktails
From tasting menus in Bangkok to wine pairing in Tokyo, coronavirus spurs innovation
So how’s your cat? Panasonic orders chats to fight telework blues
Quick mandatory two-minute small talk boosts morale and productivity
Nippon Steel and Idemitsu tackle plastic waste in recycling push
Sending material overseas no longer viable in pandemic era
Virus-fighting tech becomes central to Japan’s smart-city vision
Drone delivery, self-driving buses and facial recognition payments featured in plan
Antibody tests show pandemic is far from over
Few have acquired antibodies, with most still susceptible to infection
Jul 25th
Myanmar approves Japanese plans for LNG power plant
Design and price negotiations seen taking up to two years, sources say
Japan courier Yamato turns profit on stay-at-home demand
Redeliveries decline, but B2B operations squeezed by pandemic fallout
Japan and UK to protect encryption keys in new trade deal
Companies will not be made to reveal algorithms or localize servers
Fujifilm to supply Novavax with key part of COVID vaccine
Japanese group ties up with US biotech company for late-stage trial
Cardboard shields Japan’s workers where telework is not an option
Banks and train operators stress over safety as coronavirus cases swell
‘Kaiseki’ cuisine slips down Japan’s post-pandemic menu
As restaurants close, acclaimed culinary tradition faces radical changes
Japanese designer to bring high-tech wheelchairs to China
Whill hopes to turn heads of elderly with smart, stylish personal mobility
Jul 26th
Japan retailer pushes limit of retirement age, making 80 the new 65
Labor crunch forces electronics chain Nojima to keep experienced sales staff
Lychee land Vietnam savors first taste of Japan market
World’s No. 2 exporter commands big premium at supermarkets
Climate change brings Japan more deadly downpours
‘Once in a century’ disaster kills at least 78 in the west of the country in July
Ramen evolution: COVID-19 pushes Japan restaurants to innovate
Sushi chain creates ingenious broth to draw takeout customers for noodle dishes
Jul27th
Japanese cartoon ‘Hamtaro’ used by Thai protesters to mock government
‘The most delicious food is taxpayers’ money,’ youths sing
Toyota pushes suppliers for out-of-cycle price cuts
As sales slump, engine makers asked to pass on lower steel costs
Coronavirus latest: China’s industrial profit growth picks up
South Korean auto output hits 11-year low; Global infections surpass 16 million
