Priority should be to shore up cash and improve group’s credit rating, not pump capital into its weakest link
Supply chain disruptions highlight an increasingly complex east-west interdependency
A wide range of $30bn to $70bn has been estimated for the value of the UK chipmaker being listed by SoftBank
International expansion has been hit but outlook for deals and stock performance within China is more encouraging
New tech and strong domestic demand boost emerging market start-ups
Electric vehicle maker is ramping up production in the US and challenging the dominant battery makers in Asia
New owner of struggling Swiss bank is expected to cut jobs more heavily in the region than elsewhere
Losses mean local lenders have been reluctant to pitch in, but Beijing has mistimed its plea
Toyota and Hyundai believe in the alternative fuel but there must be a push to produce it in greener ways
Timing is right for shareholders to extract better terms from local lenders
Smuggling boom suggests ban will complicate but not halt the flow of technology, while raising prices for all
So much of global supply chains and manufacturing ecosystem is tied to the ‘world’s factory’
The new US technology rules will hurt China’s chipmakers. But they will also add to inflationary pressures on many products
Relaxation of curbs on film and gaming companies coupled with lockdown restrictions herald revival for pandemic trade
Property sector is latest industry in Beijing’s crosshairs, with top bosses stepping down and defaults rising
Foreign groups are losing ground against nimble local upstarts in the $10bn market
Sales are strong yet shares are suffering, reflecting delisting concerns and rising costs
Soaring demand comes with ever-increasing costs that weigh on manufacturers’ profits
TV hits such as ‘Squid Game’ illustrate benefits the streaming giant can reap from investing in regional content
The weak Korean currency is helping the carmaker absorb rising battery and component costs
South Korean management company’s shares hit by boy band BTS’s decision to take a break
Digital nightlife provides clues to products and services that will help drive the transition
Listings for groups expelled from the US are keeping lawyers busy
Disruption in manufacturing hubs has reduced output and caused logistics woes for carmakers
A shift in spending habits in Asia and a crackdown on wealth by Beijing threaten a profit squeeze for high-end brands
