Opinion
U.N. Secretary-General: We need a renewables revolution
Rescuing our burning planet depends on accelerating our transition
Business
Toshiba in turmoil
Toshiba's Watahiki resigns from board as hedge fund managers join
New management team will discuss corporate reshuffle, including privatization
Climate Change
Russia's Arctic grip to weaken as ice melts, study says
Brown University sees shipping routes moving out to international waters
Climate Change
J-Power shareholders snub green plans from asset managers
26% of investors vote for main proposal; others side with company
Technology
As Silicon Valley welcomed Vietnam leader, Hanoi tightened tech laws
One-party state ushers in Big Tech with one hand, reins in internet with other
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam delivery startup Loship said to be seeking debt financing
Move marks shift from previous equity funding plans at 'uncertain time'
Startups
Hong Kong chatbot developer FreeD raises $15m from Daiwa-led group
Startup to use infusion for Southeast Asian expansion
Semiconductors
South Korea struggles to decouple from Japan in key chipmaking materials
Three years after Tokyo imposed export controls, reliance continues
Food & Beverage
From Thailand to Vietnam, Asia acquires taste for buzz-lite alcohol
COVID and rising incomes fuel demand for healthier, low-proof alternatives
Opinion
Do not expect Biden's Saudi Arabia visit to work miracles
U.S. leverage undermined by policy U-turns and Riyadh's cozy ties with Russia
Finance
BOJ bond holdings plunged into the red as yields rose: estimates
Central bank could dip into negative net worth if rates climb further
Economy
China sets record local bond issuance in June to spark economy
$224bn anticipated for infrastructure projects as Beijing orders fast action
Semiconductors
GlobalWafers to build $5bn U.S. plant after Siltronic bid fails
Washington scores major win for forging chip supply chain onshore
Business deals
Sharp regains ownership of key LCD plant for $300m
Stock swap dilutes Foxconn's stake in Sharp to less than 50%
China debt crunch
China Evergrande faces winding-up lawsuit in Hong Kong
Investor files suit against developer for failure to honor share repurchase deal
Inflation
Taiwan's first power price hike in 4 years jolts chip sector
Rate increase on heavy users comes as industry faces inflation, demand woes
DealStreetAsia
Bangladesh tech startup ShopUp nets $65m in new funding
Peter Thiel's Valar Ventures leads latest round for mom-and-pop platform
Inflation
Bank of Japan's government bond holdings exceed 50% of total
Central bank's debt holdings hit record high in defense of its yield cap
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong press freedom bruised a year after Apple Daily shutdown
Other newspapers meet same fate as self-censorship spreads
IPO
Thai Life Insurance seeks to raise $1bn in July IPO
Deal will be largest in Southeast Asia's equity capital market in 2022