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Hanoi becomes new retail battleground as 7-Eleven, GS25 move in

July 20, 2025

Hong Kong retail gets mainland makeover as Chinese brands move in

July 12, 2025

Thailand’s Central Retail focuses on Vietnam expansion in 3-year plan

June 24, 2025

Alibaba to merge food delivery, travel units in ‘instant retail’ drive

June 23, 2025

Itochu enters US retail health insurance market via startup investment

May 27, 2025

Bandai Namco to power up overseas retail presence with more shops

May 24, 2025

Buyout firm EQT makes first foray into Japanese retail market

May 22, 2025

Buyout firm EQT to launch first fund for Japanese retail investors

May 21, 2025

Trump takes on Walmart over tariff price hikes, setting up potential showdown with retail industry

May 19, 2025

China’s share of Asia-US sea transport falls amid Trump tariffs
TOKYO/HANOI/SINGAPORE — The share of U.S.-bound container transport from Asia that originated from China in June fell below 50% for the fourth straight month, as exporters shift bases to Vietnam and other Southeast Asia countries in response to U.S. tariff policies. The total volume of container transport from Asia to the U.S. in June was about 1.68…
‘Farewell to the Prince of Darkness’
In life, Ozzy Osbourne was dubbed “The Prince of Darkness.” And as word of his death Tuesday spread, rock’s royalty bid farewell to the irrepressible Black Sabbath singer. “He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend,” Elton John posted on…
Mitsubishi, Eneos to invest $100m to make clean jet fuel in Hawaii
HOUSTON, Texas — Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. and oil company Eneos will invest a total of $100 million to partner with U.S. firm Par Pacific Holdings on producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Hawaii, starting this year. The partners intend to create a joint venture named Hawaii Renewables. Par Pacific owns Hawaii’s only oil…
Japan bets big on ultrathin, ultralight light solar panels
TOKYO — From the Crystal Palace at London 1851, the telephone at Philadelphia 1876 to the escalator at Paris 1900, the World Expo has always showcased innovations and cutting-edge technologies of the time. At the ongoing Expo 2025 Osaka, host country Japan is promoting its latest technology at an unlikely spot; the bus terminal outside…
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee will comply with Trump’s ban on transgender women in women’s sports
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee updated its policies to say it would comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. The committee made the change in an updated “Athlete Safety Policy,” posted to their website Monday, which does not mention the word transgender in any of its…
How redistricting could change the fight for the House majority
In the coming weeks, Republicans in Texas and Ohio are expected to redraw their states’ congressional maps. Their intent is transparent: to bolster their party’s chances of protecting its super-slim House majority in next year’s midterm elections. As it stands now, there are 220 Republican districts, meaning the party can afford a net loss of…
Texas flood survivors offer mixed reviews of FEMA as the agency awaits uncertain future
As contaminated Guadalupe River water receded following the deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas, this month, residents returned to find their homes, vehicles and businesses destroyed. Shelled-shocked and in urgent need to rebuild, many turned to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the embattled organization created to assist people in the aftermath of natural disasters. The responses…
Nissan fans stay loyal but worry about turmoil: Nikkei poll
TOKYO — As Nissan Motor grapples with sluggish sales, exacerbated by a lack of fresh offerings, Nikkei asked current drivers of Nissan cars whether they will stick with the Japanese automaker despite its tribulations. When asked what car they want to drive next, 58% of the 104 respondents said they plan to go with Nissan…
Republicans propose naming the Kennedy Center’s opera house after Melania Trump
WASHINGTON — Republicans proposed Tuesday to name the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Opera House after first lady Melania Trump, with the lawmaker who sponsored the measure saying he wanted to honor the first lady’s “support and commitment in promoting the arts and humanities.” House Republicans tucked the provision by Rep. Mike…