Businesses face increased risk from protectionism as countries race to secure access to critical minerals, according to new research
The new Korean restaurant from the Bokman hitmakers is fiendishly brilliant
Move is designed to close loophole after Meta walked away from existing deal to use media content
Currencies strengthen against dollar as investors position for loosening by Federal Reserve
The Thai director’s ‘How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ has hit a nerve with its tale of fragmented family
Manila hopes to enlist other countries to add to pressure on China
‘Super-holding’ company intended to support Prabowo Subianto’s strategic projects and boost growth
Papua New Guinea cements security agreement with Canberra and will get $385mn investment for new sports team
Leader of Yoon Suk Yeol’s party signals it is preparing to back impeachment vote on Saturday
Turbulence ahoi
Takeover battle between private equity firms could trigger wave of aggressive dealmaking in Tokyo
Parting shot at geopolitical rival is effort to shelter US manufacturers from green-energy powerhouse
Nippon Life’s acquisition underscores sector’s struggle to find growth opportunities in its domestic market
ReNew has lost over 30% of its market value in three years since US listing
Pyongyang slams South Korean president as ‘fascist’ who has plunged his country into ‘pandemonium’
And China’s monetary policy stance
Conglomerate pulls out of $500mn loan deal as it wrestles with bribery allegations
Washington’s attempt to build alliance in east Asia could founder if a left-wing president succeeds Yoon Suk Yeol
Plus, Evergrande’s liquidators go after a private jet and an $800bn asset manager prepares to sue over Credit Suisse debt wipeout
The communities are an unintended side-effect of growing South Korean investment in the US
Acquisition would be largest-ever overseas agreement by Japanese insurer
If shoppers are plumping for homegrown — and are willing to pay up for beauty — it bodes well for growth of local brands
Chinese manufacturers have benefited from Biden-era subsidies — but that may be about to change
Trump’s criticism of EV incentives casts a cloud over largest US investment in clean tech by any foreign automaker
Deal for Spanish plant comes despite EU efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese technology
