NNA Business News Headlines
July 3
Nearly half of Japan firms in Asia expect recovery in 2nd half of 2020: NNA poll
Hankyu Hanshin Properties buys stake in Japan-Singapore distribution warehouse JV in Vietnam
Mitsubishi Estate joins Lendlease’s high-rise housing project in Sydney
Maruti Suzuki India’s sales pick up in slow recovery for car makers
Honda to continue Indonesia car plant suspension till end of July
Japanese, Singaporean firms to launch sterilizer robots in fight against COVID-19
Intel Capital buys small stake in India’s Jio Platforms
July 2
Japan apparel maker Stripe International quits China as part of restructuring campaign
Japan’s Kioxia buys solid state storage business of Taiwan’s Lite-On
Sharp to buy Taiwan cosmetics retailer Mirada to launch fashion, lifestyle e-platform
Santen Pharmaceutical invests in Singapore startup Plano for myopia collaboration
Hino Motors launches online store on Indonesia e-commerce site Tokopedia
Japanese coil maker Sagami Elec to double automotive parts output in Indonesia
Japan lends Philippines 50 bil. yen for coronavirus response
Dr. Reddy’s, Global Response Aid join Fujifilm to push Avigan for COVID-19 treatment
Business sentiment among Japan firms in Thailand worst in 35 years
Austria-based Hon Hai affiliate buys Slovenian ICT company Iskratel for $42 mil.
July 1
Sharp builds its 5th solar power plant in Vietnam with 45,000-kw capacity
Japan’s Rakuten Mobile launches Singapore unit for global sale of virtualized network tech
Sino-Japanese automotive joint venture starts building EV factory project in China
Japan's Marugame Seimen chain opens 4 delivery outlets in Indonesia
Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile launch 5G services
Online sales jumped 150% for Thailand's Index furniture chain
Dexcom picks Malaysia to produce diabetes care systems as demand soars
Lockdowned shoppers flock to price comparison iPrice platform
Chinese apps banned, import delays hit Indian industries
Electronics assembler Hon Hai to spend millions on worker accommodation in Vietnam: report
Japan insurer Tokyo Marine & Nichido launches remote loss prevention service amid pandemic
June 24
Taiwan’s Tatung allies with Sojitz, Shikoku Electric in solar power projects
Rohm opens electric vehicle technology R&D base with Shanghai partner
Ricoh to commence global multiple function printer hub in Dongguan, China
Daihatsu Motor to sell foreign-made vehicles in Japan for 1st time
Nomura to sell brokerage JV stake to Philippines’ largest commercial bank
E-sellers supplying to Indian government must mention product origin amid anti-China fervour
Thailand's Eastern Power buys 2 Vietnam wind-power projects
Yoma Bank, Mastercard team up to accelerate Myanmar’s digital economy
June 23
Most Japanese firms in Philippines restart operations: survey
Machinery trader Maruka to quit India on slumping automotive demand
Nezas Holdings to open Toyota dealership in Yangon on July 1
Panel maker JOLED seals 30 bil. yen production deal with TCL China Star Optoelectronics
Will Philippine plan to tax digital services rescue or hurt pandemic-savaged economy?
Thai digital wallet startup raises $80 mil. from Toyota financier, other Japanese investors
Consumer electronics assembler Hon Hai bets on AI, digital transformation
Siam Piwat Simon opens first Siam Premium Outlets center near airport
June 22
50% of customers back to reopened Aeon outlets in Indonesia after easing of lockdown
Tosoh forms fuel-efficient tire material JV in S. Korea with Namhae Chemical
Osaka Gas entering industrial gas market in Vietnam
Japanese optoelectronics maker Techno Horizon to acquire Singapore-based AV dealer
Japan’s Maruka to open factory automation system unit in Indonesia
A third of Indian MSMEs closing as demand plunges
Correct: Japanese razor products maker Kai sees surging sales in India amid pandemic
Taiwan's Epistar, Lextar set up holding firm to fight competition as LEDs boom
June 19
Japanese razor products maker Kai sees surging sales in India amid pandemic
Japanese drone service provider enters Malaysia, seeks industrial clients
Mitsubishi Heavy, Keppel collaborate in hydrogen power generation for data centers in Singapore
Taiwan’s Phison Electronics to buy 49% stake in Sony’s memory storage solutions arm Nextorage
Taiwan's leading faucet maker Globe Union eyes inroads into SE. Asia with Thai Kin
Diversifying Saudi Arabia invests $1.5 bil. in India's Jio Platforms
Taiwan firms invest less in China, turn to home and SE Asia
Thailand improving incentives to attract investments, boosts agriculture and sustainable businesses
June 18
Indian IT giant HCL Technologies launches operations in Sri Lanka
Honda resumes passenger car production in India on eased lockdown
Swiss industrial electronics contractor Enics to open 1st Southeast Asian factory
Japan’s Yodogawa Steel Works to liquidate Shanghai sales JV on dismal sales
Indian investment body urges incentives for $700 mil. Samsung display factory: report
ADB cuts developing Asia’s growth to 0.1%, lowest rate in six decades
Calls in India to boycott Chinese goods after deadly border clash
June 17
Japanese venture capital Beenext forms $110 mil. fund to invest in Indian startups
Singapore’s Keppel to form $200 mil. fund to invest in Indonesian logistics properties
Japan’s Daiwa PI Partners invests $8 mil. in Vietnamese cinema complex operator Beta Media
Japanese printing service firm Raksul opens tech development base in Vietnam
KKR, Temasek invest $650 mil. in real estate arm of Vietnam conglomerate Vingroup
Greater Chennai, India reimposes lockdown to combat COVID-19 outbreak
World's biggest glove maker Malaysia sees 15% growth in 2020
Investment approvals in Philippine economic zones drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
June 16
Philippine May motor vehicle sales fall 85% due to pandemic concerns
Showa Denko expands output of display, touch panel materials in China
Japan electric cable maker Fujikura to dissolve Malaysian unit in restructuring drive
Singapore's OEL acquires 51% of Shanghai Longjian known for tumor, COVID-19 therapies
Chitose Bio, JXTG to boost algae biomass output in Malaysia
Singapore realtor Mapletree buys Indian logistics facility to meet rising demand: report
Thai machinery maker Somboon Advance Tech sets up JV with China’s Siasun Robotics
June 15
Mitsui to buy 30.4% stake in China’s vegetable seed firm Hunan Xiangyan
Japanese housing developer Anabuki enters Thai market with Thanasiri
Honda resumes motorcycle production at all 5 plants in Indonesia after 2-month hiatus
Tata AutoComp, U.S. Tellus Power Green to set up EV charging stations in India
Itochu to study ammonia marine fuel supply chain with Vopak to reduce CO2 emissions
Japan’s Nissin Electric delivers power distribution systems to Yangon Electricity
Jio Platforms fundraising nears $14 bil. as TPG, L Catterton come on board
Daikin eyes expansion in India, Africa to drive growth
June 12
Japan discount store chain Mr Max to launch cross-border e-commerce in Shanghai
Japanese wireless gear maker Icom to open Asia sales hub in Vietnam
Property platform Propzy raises $25 mil. from Softbank, Gaw Capital for Vietnam expansion
Over 80% of AmCham Singapore members retaining workers amid pandemic
China’s May car sales jump 14.5% on year to 2.19 mil. units amid subsiding impact of COVID-19
India auto sales recover poorly in May
SoftBank, 7 other telecoms to lay 9,400-km submarine cable in Asia for growing data traffic
June 11
Japanese carmakers’ Indonesian sales plummet 96% in May due to pandemic
Japan’s Ibiden to open car filter materials plant in China, eyes tighter emissions rules
Honda forms connected car R&D venture with China's Neusoft Reach
Toyota, Aioi Nissay Dowa jointly launch driving habit-based insurance in Thailand
Sunway teams up with Engie to build district cooling systems in Malaysia
Thailand’s Indorama enters PET recycling in Brazil via Resinas takeover
Japan developer Mitsui Fudosan forays into Malaysia’s rental housing market
June 10
Bullish TSMC keeps capex up to $16 bil. despite US controls on Huawei
Panasonic faces delay in Malaysian solar panel arm divestment on pandemic
China’s Changan Automobile seen delaying India entry due to COVID-19: report
Roof repair service Toyokoh to start full-scale operations in Thailand to serve factories
Adani Green Energy wins world's largest solar contract worth $6 billion
Japan to lend $1.461 bil. for two Philippine road projects
June 9
Chinese electronics giant Konka to invest $233 mil. to boost white goods output
Daikin might make air purifiers in Malaysia, Japan to capture pandemic-driven demand
Malaysia conglomerate Berjaya to develop mega-complex in Yokohama
Japanese online cosmetics seller @cosme mulls selling off Malaysian unit after blow from pandemic
Thai restaurant chain operator COCA to expand food delivery service in SE. Asia
Taiwan CPC, Pertamina sign $8.33 bil. petrochem plant agreement
June 8
Toyota to set up fuel cell system R&D joint venture in China with 5 local partners
Taiwan oil firm CPC to build ethylene plant in Indonesia with state-backed Pertamina
Kirin hires firm to investigate Myanmar-military partner
Bosch to set up its 1st chip testing lab in Southeast Asia
Japan’s Shinnihonseiyaku launches sales of its Perfect One cosmetics in Vietnam
Nippon Steel Engineering to conduct feasibility study on waste-to-energy in Malaysia
Japan’s SBI, Indonesia’s Kejora Capital to launch $30 mil. VC fund in Indonesia
Jio Platforms raises over $13 billion as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority comes onboard
Philippine unemployment rate reaches all-time high in April
Thai lingerie makers boost online presence, produce face masks
Nikon cuts 700 jobs in Laos, Thailand to help restructure camera business
Instant noodle giant Nissin exploring new business in post-COVID-19 HK, China
June 6
June 5
Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala invests $1.2 bil. in Jio Platforms as e-commerce war heats up
Japan’s SBI sets up venture capital fund with Indonesia’s Kejora Capital Management
Japan publisher Wedge to open franchise card game shops in Indonesia
Kobe Steel takes control of China compressor arm to meet growing demand for oil, gas plants
Japanese IT firm Scala invests in Myanmar remote healthcare provider
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems gears up cold chain equipment sales in Philippines
Huge surge in e-payments during Philippine lockdown
Some Indonesian car plants resume work as export demand returns
June 4
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to take over Australia’s Infigen Energy
Japan Nidec to set up EV traction motor production in Dalian, China to seek growth
Indonesian ride-hailing, delivery firm Gojek raises funds from Facebook, PayPal
PepsiCo buys China’s online-focused “Be & Cheery” brand snack maker for $705 mil.
Japan budget carrier ZIPAIR launches Narita-Bangkok cargo flights
India eases travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, technicians as it begins phased lockdown exit
June 3
Japan's Shinsei Bank to buy New Zealand nonbank for $490 mil.
54% of Hong Kong businesses see negative impact from Beijing’s national security law
Japan’s Nakamoto Packs to make automotive, household materials in Vietnam
5 major automakers in India sell 26,629 cars in May compared to almost zero in April
Japanese marketing firm starts crowdfunding service to help pandemic-hit companies in SE Asia
India offers incentives worth billions to boost electronic, mobile production
Supermarket chain Carrefour’s Taiwan branch to buy local rival, Wellcome
June 2
TSMC says it won’t postpone expansion over limits on orders from embattled Huawei
Japan's Sankyu opens logistics base in Thai economic corridor
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
June 1
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Japan apparel maker Stripe International quits China as part of restructuring campaign
Japan’s Kioxia buys solid state storage business of Taiwan’s Lite-On
Sharp to buy Taiwan cosmetics retailer Mirada to launch fashion, lifestyle e-platform
Santen Pharmaceutical invests in Singapore startup Plano for myopia collaboration
Hino Motors launches online store on Indonesia e-commerce site Tokopedia
Japanese coil maker Sagami Elec to double automotive parts output in Indonesia
Japan lends Philippines 50 bil. yen for coronavirus response
Dr. Reddy’s, Global Response Aid join Fujifilm to push Avigan for COVID-19 treatment
Business sentiment among Japan firms in Thailand worst in 35 years
Austria-based Hon Hai affiliate buys Slovenian ICT company Iskratel for $42 mil.
July 1
Sharp builds its 5th solar power plant in Vietnam with 45,000-kw capacity
Japan’s Rakuten Mobile launches Singapore unit for global sale of virtualized network tech
Sino-Japanese automotive joint venture starts building EV factory project in China
Japan's Marugame Seimen chain opens 4 delivery outlets in Indonesia
Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile launch 5G services
Online sales jumped 150% for Thailand's Index furniture chain
Dexcom picks Malaysia to produce diabetes care systems as demand soars
Lockdowned shoppers flock to price comparison iPrice platform
Chinese apps banned, import delays hit Indian industries
Electronics assembler Hon Hai to spend millions on worker accommodation in Vietnam: report
Japan insurer Tokyo Marine & Nichido launches remote loss prevention service amid pandemic
June 24
Taiwan’s Tatung allies with Sojitz, Shikoku Electric in solar power projects
Rohm opens electric vehicle technology R&D base with Shanghai partner
Ricoh to commence global multiple function printer hub in Dongguan, China
Daihatsu Motor to sell foreign-made vehicles in Japan for 1st time
Nomura to sell brokerage JV stake to Philippines’ largest commercial bank
E-sellers supplying to Indian government must mention product origin amid anti-China fervour
Thailand's Eastern Power buys 2 Vietnam wind-power projects
Yoma Bank, Mastercard team up to accelerate Myanmar’s digital economy
June 23
Most Japanese firms in Philippines restart operations: survey
Machinery trader Maruka to quit India on slumping automotive demand
Nezas Holdings to open Toyota dealership in Yangon on July 1
Panel maker JOLED seals 30 bil. yen production deal with TCL China Star Optoelectronics
Will Philippine plan to tax digital services rescue or hurt pandemic-savaged economy?
Thai digital wallet startup raises $80 mil. from Toyota financier, other Japanese investors
Consumer electronics assembler Hon Hai bets on AI, digital transformation
Siam Piwat Simon opens first Siam Premium Outlets center near airport
June 22
50% of customers back to reopened Aeon outlets in Indonesia after easing of lockdown
Tosoh forms fuel-efficient tire material JV in S. Korea with Namhae Chemical
Osaka Gas entering industrial gas market in Vietnam
Japanese optoelectronics maker Techno Horizon to acquire Singapore-based AV dealer
Japan’s Maruka to open factory automation system unit in Indonesia
A third of Indian MSMEs closing as demand plunges
Correct: Japanese razor products maker Kai sees surging sales in India amid pandemic
Taiwan's Epistar, Lextar set up holding firm to fight competition as LEDs boom
June 19
Japanese razor products maker Kai sees surging sales in India amid pandemic
Japanese drone service provider enters Malaysia, seeks industrial clients
Mitsubishi Heavy, Keppel collaborate in hydrogen power generation for data centers in Singapore
Taiwan’s Phison Electronics to buy 49% stake in Sony’s memory storage solutions arm Nextorage
Taiwan's leading faucet maker Globe Union eyes inroads into SE. Asia with Thai Kin
Diversifying Saudi Arabia invests $1.5 bil. in India's Jio Platforms
Taiwan firms invest less in China, turn to home and SE Asia
Thailand improving incentives to attract investments, boosts agriculture and sustainable businesses
June 18
Indian IT giant HCL Technologies launches operations in Sri Lanka
Honda resumes passenger car production in India on eased lockdown
Swiss industrial electronics contractor Enics to open 1st Southeast Asian factory
Japan’s Yodogawa Steel Works to liquidate Shanghai sales JV on dismal sales
Indian investment body urges incentives for $700 mil. Samsung display factory: report
ADB cuts developing Asia’s growth to 0.1%, lowest rate in six decades
Calls in India to boycott Chinese goods after deadly border clash
June 17
Japanese venture capital Beenext forms $110 mil. fund to invest in Indian startups
Singapore’s Keppel to form $200 mil. fund to invest in Indonesian logistics properties
Japan’s Daiwa PI Partners invests $8 mil. in Vietnamese cinema complex operator Beta Media
Japanese printing service firm Raksul opens tech development base in Vietnam
KKR, Temasek invest $650 mil. in real estate arm of Vietnam conglomerate Vingroup
Greater Chennai, India reimposes lockdown to combat COVID-19 outbreak
World's biggest glove maker Malaysia sees 15% growth in 2020
Investment approvals in Philippine economic zones drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
June 16
Philippine May motor vehicle sales fall 85% due to pandemic concerns
Showa Denko expands output of display, touch panel materials in China
Japan electric cable maker Fujikura to dissolve Malaysian unit in restructuring drive
Singapore's OEL acquires 51% of Shanghai Longjian known for tumor, COVID-19 therapies
Chitose Bio, JXTG to boost algae biomass output in Malaysia
Singapore realtor Mapletree buys Indian logistics facility to meet rising demand: report
Thai machinery maker Somboon Advance Tech sets up JV with China’s Siasun Robotics
June 15
Mitsui to buy 30.4% stake in China’s vegetable seed firm Hunan Xiangyan
Japanese housing developer Anabuki enters Thai market with Thanasiri
Honda resumes motorcycle production at all 5 plants in Indonesia after 2-month hiatus
Tata AutoComp, U.S. Tellus Power Green to set up EV charging stations in India
Itochu to study ammonia marine fuel supply chain with Vopak to reduce CO2 emissions
Japan’s Nissin Electric delivers power distribution systems to Yangon Electricity
Jio Platforms fundraising nears $14 bil. as TPG, L Catterton come on board
Daikin eyes expansion in India, Africa to drive growth
June 12
Japan discount store chain Mr Max to launch cross-border e-commerce in Shanghai
Japanese wireless gear maker Icom to open Asia sales hub in Vietnam
Property platform Propzy raises $25 mil. from Softbank, Gaw Capital for Vietnam expansion
Over 80% of AmCham Singapore members retaining workers amid pandemic
China’s May car sales jump 14.5% on year to 2.19 mil. units amid subsiding impact of COVID-19
India auto sales recover poorly in May
SoftBank, 7 other telecoms to lay 9,400-km submarine cable in Asia for growing data traffic
June 11
Japanese carmakers’ Indonesian sales plummet 96% in May due to pandemic
Japan’s Ibiden to open car filter materials plant in China, eyes tighter emissions rules
Honda forms connected car R&D venture with China's Neusoft Reach
Toyota, Aioi Nissay Dowa jointly launch driving habit-based insurance in Thailand
Sunway teams up with Engie to build district cooling systems in Malaysia
Thailand’s Indorama enters PET recycling in Brazil via Resinas takeover
Japan developer Mitsui Fudosan forays into Malaysia’s rental housing market
June 10
Bullish TSMC keeps capex up to $16 bil. despite US controls on Huawei
Panasonic faces delay in Malaysian solar panel arm divestment on pandemic
China’s Changan Automobile seen delaying India entry due to COVID-19: report
Roof repair service Toyokoh to start full-scale operations in Thailand to serve factories
Adani Green Energy wins world's largest solar contract worth $6 billion
Japan to lend $1.461 bil. for two Philippine road projects
June 9
Chinese electronics giant Konka to invest $233 mil. to boost white goods output
Daikin might make air purifiers in Malaysia, Japan to capture pandemic-driven demand
Malaysia conglomerate Berjaya to develop mega-complex in Yokohama
Japanese online cosmetics seller @cosme mulls selling off Malaysian unit after blow from pandemic
Thai restaurant chain operator COCA to expand food delivery service in SE. Asia
Taiwan CPC, Pertamina sign $8.33 bil. petrochem plant agreement
June 8
Toyota to set up fuel cell system R&D joint venture in China with 5 local partners
Taiwan oil firm CPC to build ethylene plant in Indonesia with state-backed Pertamina
Kirin hires firm to investigate Myanmar-military partner
Bosch to set up its 1st chip testing lab in Southeast Asia
Japan’s Shinnihonseiyaku launches sales of its Perfect One cosmetics in Vietnam
Nippon Steel Engineering to conduct feasibility study on waste-to-energy in Malaysia
Japan’s SBI, Indonesia’s Kejora Capital to launch $30 mil. VC fund in Indonesia
Jio Platforms raises over $13 billion as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority comes onboard
Philippine unemployment rate reaches all-time high in April
Thai lingerie makers boost online presence, produce face masks
Nikon cuts 700 jobs in Laos, Thailand to help restructure camera business
Instant noodle giant Nissin exploring new business in post-COVID-19 HK, China
June 6
June 5
Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala invests $1.2 bil. in Jio Platforms as e-commerce war heats up
Japan’s SBI sets up venture capital fund with Indonesia’s Kejora Capital Management
Japan publisher Wedge to open franchise card game shops in Indonesia
Kobe Steel takes control of China compressor arm to meet growing demand for oil, gas plants
Japanese IT firm Scala invests in Myanmar remote healthcare provider
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems gears up cold chain equipment sales in Philippines
Huge surge in e-payments during Philippine lockdown
Some Indonesian car plants resume work as export demand returns
June 4
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to take over Australia’s Infigen Energy
Japan Nidec to set up EV traction motor production in Dalian, China to seek growth
Indonesian ride-hailing, delivery firm Gojek raises funds from Facebook, PayPal
PepsiCo buys China’s online-focused “Be & Cheery” brand snack maker for $705 mil.
Japan budget carrier ZIPAIR launches Narita-Bangkok cargo flights
India eases travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, technicians as it begins phased lockdown exit
June 3
Japan's Shinsei Bank to buy New Zealand nonbank for $490 mil.
54% of Hong Kong businesses see negative impact from Beijing’s national security law
Japan’s Nakamoto Packs to make automotive, household materials in Vietnam
5 major automakers in India sell 26,629 cars in May compared to almost zero in April
Japanese marketing firm starts crowdfunding service to help pandemic-hit companies in SE Asia
India offers incentives worth billions to boost electronic, mobile production
Supermarket chain Carrefour’s Taiwan branch to buy local rival, Wellcome
June 2
TSMC says it won’t postpone expansion over limits on orders from embattled Huawei
Japan's Sankyu opens logistics base in Thai economic corridor
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
June 1
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Sharp builds its 5th solar power plant in Vietnam with 45,000-kw capacity
Japan’s Rakuten Mobile launches Singapore unit for global sale of virtualized network tech
Sino-Japanese automotive joint venture starts building EV factory project in China
Japan's Marugame Seimen chain opens 4 delivery outlets in Indonesia
Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile launch 5G services
Online sales jumped 150% for Thailand's Index furniture chain
Dexcom picks Malaysia to produce diabetes care systems as demand soars
Lockdowned shoppers flock to price comparison iPrice platform
Chinese apps banned, import delays hit Indian industries
Electronics assembler Hon Hai to spend millions on worker accommodation in Vietnam: report
Japan insurer Tokyo Marine & Nichido launches remote loss prevention service amid pandemic
Taiwan’s Tatung allies with Sojitz, Shikoku Electric in solar power projects
Rohm opens electric vehicle technology R&D base with Shanghai partner
Ricoh to commence global multiple function printer hub in Dongguan, China
Daihatsu Motor to sell foreign-made vehicles in Japan for 1st time
Nomura to sell brokerage JV stake to Philippines’ largest commercial bank
E-sellers supplying to Indian government must mention product origin amid anti-China fervour
Thailand's Eastern Power buys 2 Vietnam wind-power projects
Yoma Bank, Mastercard team up to accelerate Myanmar’s digital economy
June 23
Most Japanese firms in Philippines restart operations: survey
Machinery trader Maruka to quit India on slumping automotive demand
Nezas Holdings to open Toyota dealership in Yangon on July 1
Panel maker JOLED seals 30 bil. yen production deal with TCL China Star Optoelectronics
Will Philippine plan to tax digital services rescue or hurt pandemic-savaged economy?
Thai digital wallet startup raises $80 mil. from Toyota financier, other Japanese investors
Consumer electronics assembler Hon Hai bets on AI, digital transformation
Siam Piwat Simon opens first Siam Premium Outlets center near airport
June 22
50% of customers back to reopened Aeon outlets in Indonesia after easing of lockdown
Tosoh forms fuel-efficient tire material JV in S. Korea with Namhae Chemical
Osaka Gas entering industrial gas market in Vietnam
Japanese optoelectronics maker Techno Horizon to acquire Singapore-based AV dealer
Japan’s Maruka to open factory automation system unit in Indonesia
A third of Indian MSMEs closing as demand plunges
Correct: Japanese razor products maker Kai sees surging sales in India amid pandemic
Taiwan's Epistar, Lextar set up holding firm to fight competition as LEDs boom
June 19
Japanese razor products maker Kai sees surging sales in India amid pandemic
Japanese drone service provider enters Malaysia, seeks industrial clients
Mitsubishi Heavy, Keppel collaborate in hydrogen power generation for data centers in Singapore
Taiwan’s Phison Electronics to buy 49% stake in Sony’s memory storage solutions arm Nextorage
Taiwan's leading faucet maker Globe Union eyes inroads into SE. Asia with Thai Kin
Diversifying Saudi Arabia invests $1.5 bil. in India's Jio Platforms
Taiwan firms invest less in China, turn to home and SE Asia
Thailand improving incentives to attract investments, boosts agriculture and sustainable businesses
June 18
Indian IT giant HCL Technologies launches operations in Sri Lanka
Honda resumes passenger car production in India on eased lockdown
Swiss industrial electronics contractor Enics to open 1st Southeast Asian factory
Japan’s Yodogawa Steel Works to liquidate Shanghai sales JV on dismal sales
Indian investment body urges incentives for $700 mil. Samsung display factory: report
ADB cuts developing Asia’s growth to 0.1%, lowest rate in six decades
Calls in India to boycott Chinese goods after deadly border clash
June 17
Japanese venture capital Beenext forms $110 mil. fund to invest in Indian startups
Singapore’s Keppel to form $200 mil. fund to invest in Indonesian logistics properties
Japan’s Daiwa PI Partners invests $8 mil. in Vietnamese cinema complex operator Beta Media
Japanese printing service firm Raksul opens tech development base in Vietnam
KKR, Temasek invest $650 mil. in real estate arm of Vietnam conglomerate Vingroup
Greater Chennai, India reimposes lockdown to combat COVID-19 outbreak
World's biggest glove maker Malaysia sees 15% growth in 2020
Investment approvals in Philippine economic zones drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
June 16
Philippine May motor vehicle sales fall 85% due to pandemic concerns
Showa Denko expands output of display, touch panel materials in China
Japan electric cable maker Fujikura to dissolve Malaysian unit in restructuring drive
Singapore's OEL acquires 51% of Shanghai Longjian known for tumor, COVID-19 therapies
Chitose Bio, JXTG to boost algae biomass output in Malaysia
Singapore realtor Mapletree buys Indian logistics facility to meet rising demand: report
Thai machinery maker Somboon Advance Tech sets up JV with China’s Siasun Robotics
June 15
Mitsui to buy 30.4% stake in China’s vegetable seed firm Hunan Xiangyan
Japanese housing developer Anabuki enters Thai market with Thanasiri
Honda resumes motorcycle production at all 5 plants in Indonesia after 2-month hiatus
Tata AutoComp, U.S. Tellus Power Green to set up EV charging stations in India
Itochu to study ammonia marine fuel supply chain with Vopak to reduce CO2 emissions
Japan’s Nissin Electric delivers power distribution systems to Yangon Electricity
Jio Platforms fundraising nears $14 bil. as TPG, L Catterton come on board
Daikin eyes expansion in India, Africa to drive growth
June 12
Japan discount store chain Mr Max to launch cross-border e-commerce in Shanghai
Japanese wireless gear maker Icom to open Asia sales hub in Vietnam
Property platform Propzy raises $25 mil. from Softbank, Gaw Capital for Vietnam expansion
Over 80% of AmCham Singapore members retaining workers amid pandemic
China’s May car sales jump 14.5% on year to 2.19 mil. units amid subsiding impact of COVID-19
India auto sales recover poorly in May
SoftBank, 7 other telecoms to lay 9,400-km submarine cable in Asia for growing data traffic
June 11
Japanese carmakers’ Indonesian sales plummet 96% in May due to pandemic
Japan’s Ibiden to open car filter materials plant in China, eyes tighter emissions rules
Honda forms connected car R&D venture with China's Neusoft Reach
Toyota, Aioi Nissay Dowa jointly launch driving habit-based insurance in Thailand
Sunway teams up with Engie to build district cooling systems in Malaysia
Thailand’s Indorama enters PET recycling in Brazil via Resinas takeover
Japan developer Mitsui Fudosan forays into Malaysia’s rental housing market
June 10
Bullish TSMC keeps capex up to $16 bil. despite US controls on Huawei
Panasonic faces delay in Malaysian solar panel arm divestment on pandemic
China’s Changan Automobile seen delaying India entry due to COVID-19: report
Roof repair service Toyokoh to start full-scale operations in Thailand to serve factories
Adani Green Energy wins world's largest solar contract worth $6 billion
Japan to lend $1.461 bil. for two Philippine road projects
June 9
Chinese electronics giant Konka to invest $233 mil. to boost white goods output
Daikin might make air purifiers in Malaysia, Japan to capture pandemic-driven demand
Malaysia conglomerate Berjaya to develop mega-complex in Yokohama
Japanese online cosmetics seller @cosme mulls selling off Malaysian unit after blow from pandemic
Thai restaurant chain operator COCA to expand food delivery service in SE. Asia
Taiwan CPC, Pertamina sign $8.33 bil. petrochem plant agreement
June 8
Toyota to set up fuel cell system R&D joint venture in China with 5 local partners
Taiwan oil firm CPC to build ethylene plant in Indonesia with state-backed Pertamina
Kirin hires firm to investigate Myanmar-military partner
Bosch to set up its 1st chip testing lab in Southeast Asia
Japan’s Shinnihonseiyaku launches sales of its Perfect One cosmetics in Vietnam
Nippon Steel Engineering to conduct feasibility study on waste-to-energy in Malaysia
Japan’s SBI, Indonesia’s Kejora Capital to launch $30 mil. VC fund in Indonesia
Jio Platforms raises over $13 billion as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority comes onboard
Philippine unemployment rate reaches all-time high in April
Thai lingerie makers boost online presence, produce face masks
Nikon cuts 700 jobs in Laos, Thailand to help restructure camera business
Instant noodle giant Nissin exploring new business in post-COVID-19 HK, China
June 6
June 5
Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala invests $1.2 bil. in Jio Platforms as e-commerce war heats up
Japan’s SBI sets up venture capital fund with Indonesia’s Kejora Capital Management
Japan publisher Wedge to open franchise card game shops in Indonesia
Kobe Steel takes control of China compressor arm to meet growing demand for oil, gas plants
Japanese IT firm Scala invests in Myanmar remote healthcare provider
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems gears up cold chain equipment sales in Philippines
Huge surge in e-payments during Philippine lockdown
Some Indonesian car plants resume work as export demand returns
June 4
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to take over Australia’s Infigen Energy
Japan Nidec to set up EV traction motor production in Dalian, China to seek growth
Indonesian ride-hailing, delivery firm Gojek raises funds from Facebook, PayPal
PepsiCo buys China’s online-focused “Be & Cheery” brand snack maker for $705 mil.
Japan budget carrier ZIPAIR launches Narita-Bangkok cargo flights
India eases travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, technicians as it begins phased lockdown exit
June 3
Japan's Shinsei Bank to buy New Zealand nonbank for $490 mil.
54% of Hong Kong businesses see negative impact from Beijing’s national security law
Japan’s Nakamoto Packs to make automotive, household materials in Vietnam
5 major automakers in India sell 26,629 cars in May compared to almost zero in April
Japanese marketing firm starts crowdfunding service to help pandemic-hit companies in SE Asia
India offers incentives worth billions to boost electronic, mobile production
Supermarket chain Carrefour’s Taiwan branch to buy local rival, Wellcome
June 2
TSMC says it won’t postpone expansion over limits on orders from embattled Huawei
Japan's Sankyu opens logistics base in Thai economic corridor
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
June 1
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
50% of customers back to reopened Aeon outlets in Indonesia after easing of lockdown
Tosoh forms fuel-efficient tire material JV in S. Korea with Namhae Chemical
Osaka Gas entering industrial gas market in Vietnam
Japanese optoelectronics maker Techno Horizon to acquire Singapore-based AV dealer
Japan’s Maruka to open factory automation system unit in Indonesia
A third of Indian MSMEs closing as demand plunges
Correct: Japanese razor products maker Kai sees surging sales in India amid pandemic
Taiwan's Epistar, Lextar set up holding firm to fight competition as LEDs boom
June 19
Japanese razor products maker Kai sees surging sales in India amid pandemic
Japanese drone service provider enters Malaysia, seeks industrial clients
Mitsubishi Heavy, Keppel collaborate in hydrogen power generation for data centers in Singapore
Taiwan’s Phison Electronics to buy 49% stake in Sony’s memory storage solutions arm Nextorage
Taiwan's leading faucet maker Globe Union eyes inroads into SE. Asia with Thai Kin
Diversifying Saudi Arabia invests $1.5 bil. in India's Jio Platforms
Taiwan firms invest less in China, turn to home and SE Asia
Thailand improving incentives to attract investments, boosts agriculture and sustainable businesses
June 18
Indian IT giant HCL Technologies launches operations in Sri Lanka
Honda resumes passenger car production in India on eased lockdown
Swiss industrial electronics contractor Enics to open 1st Southeast Asian factory
Japan’s Yodogawa Steel Works to liquidate Shanghai sales JV on dismal sales
Indian investment body urges incentives for $700 mil. Samsung display factory: report
ADB cuts developing Asia’s growth to 0.1%, lowest rate in six decades
Calls in India to boycott Chinese goods after deadly border clash
June 17
Japanese venture capital Beenext forms $110 mil. fund to invest in Indian startups
Singapore’s Keppel to form $200 mil. fund to invest in Indonesian logistics properties
Japan’s Daiwa PI Partners invests $8 mil. in Vietnamese cinema complex operator Beta Media
Japanese printing service firm Raksul opens tech development base in Vietnam
KKR, Temasek invest $650 mil. in real estate arm of Vietnam conglomerate Vingroup
Greater Chennai, India reimposes lockdown to combat COVID-19 outbreak
World's biggest glove maker Malaysia sees 15% growth in 2020
Investment approvals in Philippine economic zones drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
June 16
Philippine May motor vehicle sales fall 85% due to pandemic concerns
Showa Denko expands output of display, touch panel materials in China
Japan electric cable maker Fujikura to dissolve Malaysian unit in restructuring drive
Singapore's OEL acquires 51% of Shanghai Longjian known for tumor, COVID-19 therapies
Chitose Bio, JXTG to boost algae biomass output in Malaysia
Singapore realtor Mapletree buys Indian logistics facility to meet rising demand: report
Thai machinery maker Somboon Advance Tech sets up JV with China’s Siasun Robotics
June 15
Mitsui to buy 30.4% stake in China’s vegetable seed firm Hunan Xiangyan
Japanese housing developer Anabuki enters Thai market with Thanasiri
Honda resumes motorcycle production at all 5 plants in Indonesia after 2-month hiatus
Tata AutoComp, U.S. Tellus Power Green to set up EV charging stations in India
Itochu to study ammonia marine fuel supply chain with Vopak to reduce CO2 emissions
Japan’s Nissin Electric delivers power distribution systems to Yangon Electricity
Jio Platforms fundraising nears $14 bil. as TPG, L Catterton come on board
Daikin eyes expansion in India, Africa to drive growth
June 12
Japan discount store chain Mr Max to launch cross-border e-commerce in Shanghai
Japanese wireless gear maker Icom to open Asia sales hub in Vietnam
Property platform Propzy raises $25 mil. from Softbank, Gaw Capital for Vietnam expansion
Over 80% of AmCham Singapore members retaining workers amid pandemic
China’s May car sales jump 14.5% on year to 2.19 mil. units amid subsiding impact of COVID-19
India auto sales recover poorly in May
SoftBank, 7 other telecoms to lay 9,400-km submarine cable in Asia for growing data traffic
June 11
Japanese carmakers’ Indonesian sales plummet 96% in May due to pandemic
Japan’s Ibiden to open car filter materials plant in China, eyes tighter emissions rules
Honda forms connected car R&D venture with China's Neusoft Reach
Toyota, Aioi Nissay Dowa jointly launch driving habit-based insurance in Thailand
Sunway teams up with Engie to build district cooling systems in Malaysia
Thailand’s Indorama enters PET recycling in Brazil via Resinas takeover
Japan developer Mitsui Fudosan forays into Malaysia’s rental housing market
June 10
Bullish TSMC keeps capex up to $16 bil. despite US controls on Huawei
Panasonic faces delay in Malaysian solar panel arm divestment on pandemic
China’s Changan Automobile seen delaying India entry due to COVID-19: report
Roof repair service Toyokoh to start full-scale operations in Thailand to serve factories
Adani Green Energy wins world's largest solar contract worth $6 billion
Japan to lend $1.461 bil. for two Philippine road projects
June 9
Chinese electronics giant Konka to invest $233 mil. to boost white goods output
Daikin might make air purifiers in Malaysia, Japan to capture pandemic-driven demand
Malaysia conglomerate Berjaya to develop mega-complex in Yokohama
Japanese online cosmetics seller @cosme mulls selling off Malaysian unit after blow from pandemic
Thai restaurant chain operator COCA to expand food delivery service in SE. Asia
Taiwan CPC, Pertamina sign $8.33 bil. petrochem plant agreement
June 8
Toyota to set up fuel cell system R&D joint venture in China with 5 local partners
Taiwan oil firm CPC to build ethylene plant in Indonesia with state-backed Pertamina
Kirin hires firm to investigate Myanmar-military partner
Bosch to set up its 1st chip testing lab in Southeast Asia
Japan’s Shinnihonseiyaku launches sales of its Perfect One cosmetics in Vietnam
Nippon Steel Engineering to conduct feasibility study on waste-to-energy in Malaysia
Japan’s SBI, Indonesia’s Kejora Capital to launch $30 mil. VC fund in Indonesia
Jio Platforms raises over $13 billion as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority comes onboard
Philippine unemployment rate reaches all-time high in April
Thai lingerie makers boost online presence, produce face masks
Nikon cuts 700 jobs in Laos, Thailand to help restructure camera business
Instant noodle giant Nissin exploring new business in post-COVID-19 HK, China
June 6
June 5
Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala invests $1.2 bil. in Jio Platforms as e-commerce war heats up
Japan’s SBI sets up venture capital fund with Indonesia’s Kejora Capital Management
Japan publisher Wedge to open franchise card game shops in Indonesia
Kobe Steel takes control of China compressor arm to meet growing demand for oil, gas plants
Japanese IT firm Scala invests in Myanmar remote healthcare provider
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems gears up cold chain equipment sales in Philippines
Huge surge in e-payments during Philippine lockdown
Some Indonesian car plants resume work as export demand returns
June 4
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to take over Australia’s Infigen Energy
Japan Nidec to set up EV traction motor production in Dalian, China to seek growth
Indonesian ride-hailing, delivery firm Gojek raises funds from Facebook, PayPal
PepsiCo buys China’s online-focused “Be & Cheery” brand snack maker for $705 mil.
Japan budget carrier ZIPAIR launches Narita-Bangkok cargo flights
India eases travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, technicians as it begins phased lockdown exit
June 3
Japan's Shinsei Bank to buy New Zealand nonbank for $490 mil.
54% of Hong Kong businesses see negative impact from Beijing’s national security law
Japan’s Nakamoto Packs to make automotive, household materials in Vietnam
5 major automakers in India sell 26,629 cars in May compared to almost zero in April
Japanese marketing firm starts crowdfunding service to help pandemic-hit companies in SE Asia
India offers incentives worth billions to boost electronic, mobile production
Supermarket chain Carrefour’s Taiwan branch to buy local rival, Wellcome
June 2
TSMC says it won’t postpone expansion over limits on orders from embattled Huawei
Japan's Sankyu opens logistics base in Thai economic corridor
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
June 1
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Indian IT giant HCL Technologies launches operations in Sri Lanka
Honda resumes passenger car production in India on eased lockdown
Swiss industrial electronics contractor Enics to open 1st Southeast Asian factory
Japan’s Yodogawa Steel Works to liquidate Shanghai sales JV on dismal sales
Indian investment body urges incentives for $700 mil. Samsung display factory: report
ADB cuts developing Asia’s growth to 0.1%, lowest rate in six decades
Calls in India to boycott Chinese goods after deadly border clash
June 17
Japanese venture capital Beenext forms $110 mil. fund to invest in Indian startups
Singapore’s Keppel to form $200 mil. fund to invest in Indonesian logistics properties
Japan’s Daiwa PI Partners invests $8 mil. in Vietnamese cinema complex operator Beta Media
Japanese printing service firm Raksul opens tech development base in Vietnam
KKR, Temasek invest $650 mil. in real estate arm of Vietnam conglomerate Vingroup
Greater Chennai, India reimposes lockdown to combat COVID-19 outbreak
World's biggest glove maker Malaysia sees 15% growth in 2020
Investment approvals in Philippine economic zones drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
June 16
Philippine May motor vehicle sales fall 85% due to pandemic concerns
Showa Denko expands output of display, touch panel materials in China
Japan electric cable maker Fujikura to dissolve Malaysian unit in restructuring drive
Singapore's OEL acquires 51% of Shanghai Longjian known for tumor, COVID-19 therapies
Chitose Bio, JXTG to boost algae biomass output in Malaysia
Singapore realtor Mapletree buys Indian logistics facility to meet rising demand: report
Thai machinery maker Somboon Advance Tech sets up JV with China’s Siasun Robotics
June 15
Mitsui to buy 30.4% stake in China’s vegetable seed firm Hunan Xiangyan
Japanese housing developer Anabuki enters Thai market with Thanasiri
Honda resumes motorcycle production at all 5 plants in Indonesia after 2-month hiatus
Tata AutoComp, U.S. Tellus Power Green to set up EV charging stations in India
Itochu to study ammonia marine fuel supply chain with Vopak to reduce CO2 emissions
Japan’s Nissin Electric delivers power distribution systems to Yangon Electricity
Jio Platforms fundraising nears $14 bil. as TPG, L Catterton come on board
Daikin eyes expansion in India, Africa to drive growth
June 12
Japan discount store chain Mr Max to launch cross-border e-commerce in Shanghai
Japanese wireless gear maker Icom to open Asia sales hub in Vietnam
Property platform Propzy raises $25 mil. from Softbank, Gaw Capital for Vietnam expansion
Over 80% of AmCham Singapore members retaining workers amid pandemic
China’s May car sales jump 14.5% on year to 2.19 mil. units amid subsiding impact of COVID-19
India auto sales recover poorly in May
SoftBank, 7 other telecoms to lay 9,400-km submarine cable in Asia for growing data traffic
June 11
Japanese carmakers’ Indonesian sales plummet 96% in May due to pandemic
Japan’s Ibiden to open car filter materials plant in China, eyes tighter emissions rules
Honda forms connected car R&D venture with China's Neusoft Reach
Toyota, Aioi Nissay Dowa jointly launch driving habit-based insurance in Thailand
Sunway teams up with Engie to build district cooling systems in Malaysia
Thailand’s Indorama enters PET recycling in Brazil via Resinas takeover
Japan developer Mitsui Fudosan forays into Malaysia’s rental housing market
June 10
Bullish TSMC keeps capex up to $16 bil. despite US controls on Huawei
Panasonic faces delay in Malaysian solar panel arm divestment on pandemic
China’s Changan Automobile seen delaying India entry due to COVID-19: report
Roof repair service Toyokoh to start full-scale operations in Thailand to serve factories
Adani Green Energy wins world's largest solar contract worth $6 billion
Japan to lend $1.461 bil. for two Philippine road projects
June 9
Chinese electronics giant Konka to invest $233 mil. to boost white goods output
Daikin might make air purifiers in Malaysia, Japan to capture pandemic-driven demand
Malaysia conglomerate Berjaya to develop mega-complex in Yokohama
Japanese online cosmetics seller @cosme mulls selling off Malaysian unit after blow from pandemic
Thai restaurant chain operator COCA to expand food delivery service in SE. Asia
Taiwan CPC, Pertamina sign $8.33 bil. petrochem plant agreement
June 8
Toyota to set up fuel cell system R&D joint venture in China with 5 local partners
Taiwan oil firm CPC to build ethylene plant in Indonesia with state-backed Pertamina
Kirin hires firm to investigate Myanmar-military partner
Bosch to set up its 1st chip testing lab in Southeast Asia
Japan’s Shinnihonseiyaku launches sales of its Perfect One cosmetics in Vietnam
Nippon Steel Engineering to conduct feasibility study on waste-to-energy in Malaysia
Japan’s SBI, Indonesia’s Kejora Capital to launch $30 mil. VC fund in Indonesia
Jio Platforms raises over $13 billion as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority comes onboard
Philippine unemployment rate reaches all-time high in April
Thai lingerie makers boost online presence, produce face masks
Nikon cuts 700 jobs in Laos, Thailand to help restructure camera business
Instant noodle giant Nissin exploring new business in post-COVID-19 HK, China
June 6
June 5
Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala invests $1.2 bil. in Jio Platforms as e-commerce war heats up
Japan’s SBI sets up venture capital fund with Indonesia’s Kejora Capital Management
Japan publisher Wedge to open franchise card game shops in Indonesia
Kobe Steel takes control of China compressor arm to meet growing demand for oil, gas plants
Japanese IT firm Scala invests in Myanmar remote healthcare provider
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems gears up cold chain equipment sales in Philippines
Huge surge in e-payments during Philippine lockdown
Some Indonesian car plants resume work as export demand returns
June 4
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to take over Australia’s Infigen Energy
Japan Nidec to set up EV traction motor production in Dalian, China to seek growth
Indonesian ride-hailing, delivery firm Gojek raises funds from Facebook, PayPal
PepsiCo buys China’s online-focused “Be & Cheery” brand snack maker for $705 mil.
Japan budget carrier ZIPAIR launches Narita-Bangkok cargo flights
India eases travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, technicians as it begins phased lockdown exit
June 3
Japan's Shinsei Bank to buy New Zealand nonbank for $490 mil.
54% of Hong Kong businesses see negative impact from Beijing’s national security law
Japan’s Nakamoto Packs to make automotive, household materials in Vietnam
5 major automakers in India sell 26,629 cars in May compared to almost zero in April
Japanese marketing firm starts crowdfunding service to help pandemic-hit companies in SE Asia
India offers incentives worth billions to boost electronic, mobile production
Supermarket chain Carrefour’s Taiwan branch to buy local rival, Wellcome
June 2
TSMC says it won’t postpone expansion over limits on orders from embattled Huawei
Japan's Sankyu opens logistics base in Thai economic corridor
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
June 1
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Greater Chennai, India reimposes lockdown to combat COVID-19 outbreak
World's biggest glove maker Malaysia sees 15% growth in 2020
Investment approvals in Philippine economic zones drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
Philippine May motor vehicle sales fall 85% due to pandemic concerns
Showa Denko expands output of display, touch panel materials in China
Japan electric cable maker Fujikura to dissolve Malaysian unit in restructuring drive
Singapore's OEL acquires 51% of Shanghai Longjian known for tumor, COVID-19 therapies
Chitose Bio, JXTG to boost algae biomass output in Malaysia
Singapore realtor Mapletree buys Indian logistics facility to meet rising demand: report
Thai machinery maker Somboon Advance Tech sets up JV with China’s Siasun Robotics
June 15
Mitsui to buy 30.4% stake in China’s vegetable seed firm Hunan Xiangyan
Japanese housing developer Anabuki enters Thai market with Thanasiri
Honda resumes motorcycle production at all 5 plants in Indonesia after 2-month hiatus
Tata AutoComp, U.S. Tellus Power Green to set up EV charging stations in India
Itochu to study ammonia marine fuel supply chain with Vopak to reduce CO2 emissions
Japan’s Nissin Electric delivers power distribution systems to Yangon Electricity
Jio Platforms fundraising nears $14 bil. as TPG, L Catterton come on board
Daikin eyes expansion in India, Africa to drive growth
June 12
Japan discount store chain Mr Max to launch cross-border e-commerce in Shanghai
Japanese wireless gear maker Icom to open Asia sales hub in Vietnam
Property platform Propzy raises $25 mil. from Softbank, Gaw Capital for Vietnam expansion
Over 80% of AmCham Singapore members retaining workers amid pandemic
China’s May car sales jump 14.5% on year to 2.19 mil. units amid subsiding impact of COVID-19
India auto sales recover poorly in May
SoftBank, 7 other telecoms to lay 9,400-km submarine cable in Asia for growing data traffic
June 11
Japanese carmakers’ Indonesian sales plummet 96% in May due to pandemic
Japan’s Ibiden to open car filter materials plant in China, eyes tighter emissions rules
Honda forms connected car R&D venture with China's Neusoft Reach
Toyota, Aioi Nissay Dowa jointly launch driving habit-based insurance in Thailand
Sunway teams up with Engie to build district cooling systems in Malaysia
Thailand’s Indorama enters PET recycling in Brazil via Resinas takeover
Japan developer Mitsui Fudosan forays into Malaysia’s rental housing market
June 10
Bullish TSMC keeps capex up to $16 bil. despite US controls on Huawei
Panasonic faces delay in Malaysian solar panel arm divestment on pandemic
China’s Changan Automobile seen delaying India entry due to COVID-19: report
Roof repair service Toyokoh to start full-scale operations in Thailand to serve factories
Adani Green Energy wins world's largest solar contract worth $6 billion
Japan to lend $1.461 bil. for two Philippine road projects
June 9
Chinese electronics giant Konka to invest $233 mil. to boost white goods output
Daikin might make air purifiers in Malaysia, Japan to capture pandemic-driven demand
Malaysia conglomerate Berjaya to develop mega-complex in Yokohama
Japanese online cosmetics seller @cosme mulls selling off Malaysian unit after blow from pandemic
Thai restaurant chain operator COCA to expand food delivery service in SE. Asia
Taiwan CPC, Pertamina sign $8.33 bil. petrochem plant agreement
June 8
Toyota to set up fuel cell system R&D joint venture in China with 5 local partners
Taiwan oil firm CPC to build ethylene plant in Indonesia with state-backed Pertamina
Kirin hires firm to investigate Myanmar-military partner
Bosch to set up its 1st chip testing lab in Southeast Asia
Japan’s Shinnihonseiyaku launches sales of its Perfect One cosmetics in Vietnam
Nippon Steel Engineering to conduct feasibility study on waste-to-energy in Malaysia
Japan’s SBI, Indonesia’s Kejora Capital to launch $30 mil. VC fund in Indonesia
Jio Platforms raises over $13 billion as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority comes onboard
Philippine unemployment rate reaches all-time high in April
Thai lingerie makers boost online presence, produce face masks
Nikon cuts 700 jobs in Laos, Thailand to help restructure camera business
Instant noodle giant Nissin exploring new business in post-COVID-19 HK, China
June 6
June 5
Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala invests $1.2 bil. in Jio Platforms as e-commerce war heats up
Japan’s SBI sets up venture capital fund with Indonesia’s Kejora Capital Management
Japan publisher Wedge to open franchise card game shops in Indonesia
Kobe Steel takes control of China compressor arm to meet growing demand for oil, gas plants
Japanese IT firm Scala invests in Myanmar remote healthcare provider
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems gears up cold chain equipment sales in Philippines
Huge surge in e-payments during Philippine lockdown
Some Indonesian car plants resume work as export demand returns
June 4
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to take over Australia’s Infigen Energy
Japan Nidec to set up EV traction motor production in Dalian, China to seek growth
Indonesian ride-hailing, delivery firm Gojek raises funds from Facebook, PayPal
PepsiCo buys China’s online-focused “Be & Cheery” brand snack maker for $705 mil.
Japan budget carrier ZIPAIR launches Narita-Bangkok cargo flights
India eases travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, technicians as it begins phased lockdown exit
June 3
Japan's Shinsei Bank to buy New Zealand nonbank for $490 mil.
54% of Hong Kong businesses see negative impact from Beijing’s national security law
Japan’s Nakamoto Packs to make automotive, household materials in Vietnam
5 major automakers in India sell 26,629 cars in May compared to almost zero in April
Japanese marketing firm starts crowdfunding service to help pandemic-hit companies in SE Asia
India offers incentives worth billions to boost electronic, mobile production
Supermarket chain Carrefour’s Taiwan branch to buy local rival, Wellcome
June 2
TSMC says it won’t postpone expansion over limits on orders from embattled Huawei
Japan's Sankyu opens logistics base in Thai economic corridor
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
June 1
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Honda resumes motorcycle production at all 5 plants in Indonesia after 2-month hiatus
Tata AutoComp, U.S. Tellus Power Green to set up EV charging stations in India
Itochu to study ammonia marine fuel supply chain with Vopak to reduce CO2 emissions
Japan’s Nissin Electric delivers power distribution systems to Yangon Electricity
Jio Platforms fundraising nears $14 bil. as TPG, L Catterton come on board
Daikin eyes expansion in India, Africa to drive growth
Japan discount store chain Mr Max to launch cross-border e-commerce in Shanghai
Japanese wireless gear maker Icom to open Asia sales hub in Vietnam
Property platform Propzy raises $25 mil. from Softbank, Gaw Capital for Vietnam expansion
Over 80% of AmCham Singapore members retaining workers amid pandemic
China’s May car sales jump 14.5% on year to 2.19 mil. units amid subsiding impact of COVID-19
India auto sales recover poorly in May
SoftBank, 7 other telecoms to lay 9,400-km submarine cable in Asia for growing data traffic
June 11
Japanese carmakers’ Indonesian sales plummet 96% in May due to pandemic
Japan’s Ibiden to open car filter materials plant in China, eyes tighter emissions rules
Honda forms connected car R&D venture with China's Neusoft Reach
Toyota, Aioi Nissay Dowa jointly launch driving habit-based insurance in Thailand
Sunway teams up with Engie to build district cooling systems in Malaysia
Thailand’s Indorama enters PET recycling in Brazil via Resinas takeover
Japan developer Mitsui Fudosan forays into Malaysia’s rental housing market
June 10
Bullish TSMC keeps capex up to $16 bil. despite US controls on Huawei
Panasonic faces delay in Malaysian solar panel arm divestment on pandemic
China’s Changan Automobile seen delaying India entry due to COVID-19: report
Roof repair service Toyokoh to start full-scale operations in Thailand to serve factories
Adani Green Energy wins world's largest solar contract worth $6 billion
Japan to lend $1.461 bil. for two Philippine road projects
June 9
Chinese electronics giant Konka to invest $233 mil. to boost white goods output
Daikin might make air purifiers in Malaysia, Japan to capture pandemic-driven demand
Malaysia conglomerate Berjaya to develop mega-complex in Yokohama
Japanese online cosmetics seller @cosme mulls selling off Malaysian unit after blow from pandemic
Thai restaurant chain operator COCA to expand food delivery service in SE. Asia
Taiwan CPC, Pertamina sign $8.33 bil. petrochem plant agreement
June 8
Toyota to set up fuel cell system R&D joint venture in China with 5 local partners
Taiwan oil firm CPC to build ethylene plant in Indonesia with state-backed Pertamina
Kirin hires firm to investigate Myanmar-military partner
Bosch to set up its 1st chip testing lab in Southeast Asia
Japan’s Shinnihonseiyaku launches sales of its Perfect One cosmetics in Vietnam
Nippon Steel Engineering to conduct feasibility study on waste-to-energy in Malaysia
Japan’s SBI, Indonesia’s Kejora Capital to launch $30 mil. VC fund in Indonesia
Jio Platforms raises over $13 billion as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority comes onboard
Philippine unemployment rate reaches all-time high in April
Thai lingerie makers boost online presence, produce face masks
Nikon cuts 700 jobs in Laos, Thailand to help restructure camera business
Instant noodle giant Nissin exploring new business in post-COVID-19 HK, China
June 6
June 5
Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala invests $1.2 bil. in Jio Platforms as e-commerce war heats up
Japan’s SBI sets up venture capital fund with Indonesia’s Kejora Capital Management
Japan publisher Wedge to open franchise card game shops in Indonesia
Kobe Steel takes control of China compressor arm to meet growing demand for oil, gas plants
Japanese IT firm Scala invests in Myanmar remote healthcare provider
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems gears up cold chain equipment sales in Philippines
Huge surge in e-payments during Philippine lockdown
Some Indonesian car plants resume work as export demand returns
June 4
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to take over Australia’s Infigen Energy
Japan Nidec to set up EV traction motor production in Dalian, China to seek growth
Indonesian ride-hailing, delivery firm Gojek raises funds from Facebook, PayPal
PepsiCo buys China’s online-focused “Be & Cheery” brand snack maker for $705 mil.
Japan budget carrier ZIPAIR launches Narita-Bangkok cargo flights
India eases travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, technicians as it begins phased lockdown exit
June 3
Japan's Shinsei Bank to buy New Zealand nonbank for $490 mil.
54% of Hong Kong businesses see negative impact from Beijing’s national security law
Japan’s Nakamoto Packs to make automotive, household materials in Vietnam
5 major automakers in India sell 26,629 cars in May compared to almost zero in April
Japanese marketing firm starts crowdfunding service to help pandemic-hit companies in SE Asia
India offers incentives worth billions to boost electronic, mobile production
Supermarket chain Carrefour’s Taiwan branch to buy local rival, Wellcome
June 2
TSMC says it won’t postpone expansion over limits on orders from embattled Huawei
Japan's Sankyu opens logistics base in Thai economic corridor
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
June 1
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Japanese carmakers’ Indonesian sales plummet 96% in May due to pandemic
Japan’s Ibiden to open car filter materials plant in China, eyes tighter emissions rules
Honda forms connected car R&D venture with China's Neusoft Reach
Toyota, Aioi Nissay Dowa jointly launch driving habit-based insurance in Thailand
Sunway teams up with Engie to build district cooling systems in Malaysia
Thailand’s Indorama enters PET recycling in Brazil via Resinas takeover
Japan developer Mitsui Fudosan forays into Malaysia’s rental housing market
Bullish TSMC keeps capex up to $16 bil. despite US controls on Huawei
Panasonic faces delay in Malaysian solar panel arm divestment on pandemic
China’s Changan Automobile seen delaying India entry due to COVID-19: report
Roof repair service Toyokoh to start full-scale operations in Thailand to serve factories
Adani Green Energy wins world's largest solar contract worth $6 billion
Japan to lend $1.461 bil. for two Philippine road projects
June 9
Chinese electronics giant Konka to invest $233 mil. to boost white goods output
Daikin might make air purifiers in Malaysia, Japan to capture pandemic-driven demand
Malaysia conglomerate Berjaya to develop mega-complex in Yokohama
Japanese online cosmetics seller @cosme mulls selling off Malaysian unit after blow from pandemic
Thai restaurant chain operator COCA to expand food delivery service in SE. Asia
Taiwan CPC, Pertamina sign $8.33 bil. petrochem plant agreement
June 8
Toyota to set up fuel cell system R&D joint venture in China with 5 local partners
Taiwan oil firm CPC to build ethylene plant in Indonesia with state-backed Pertamina
Kirin hires firm to investigate Myanmar-military partner
Bosch to set up its 1st chip testing lab in Southeast Asia
Japan’s Shinnihonseiyaku launches sales of its Perfect One cosmetics in Vietnam
Nippon Steel Engineering to conduct feasibility study on waste-to-energy in Malaysia
Japan’s SBI, Indonesia’s Kejora Capital to launch $30 mil. VC fund in Indonesia
Jio Platforms raises over $13 billion as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority comes onboard
Philippine unemployment rate reaches all-time high in April
Thai lingerie makers boost online presence, produce face masks
Nikon cuts 700 jobs in Laos, Thailand to help restructure camera business
Instant noodle giant Nissin exploring new business in post-COVID-19 HK, China
June 6
June 5
Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala invests $1.2 bil. in Jio Platforms as e-commerce war heats up
Japan’s SBI sets up venture capital fund with Indonesia’s Kejora Capital Management
Japan publisher Wedge to open franchise card game shops in Indonesia
Kobe Steel takes control of China compressor arm to meet growing demand for oil, gas plants
Japanese IT firm Scala invests in Myanmar remote healthcare provider
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems gears up cold chain equipment sales in Philippines
Huge surge in e-payments during Philippine lockdown
Some Indonesian car plants resume work as export demand returns
June 4
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to take over Australia’s Infigen Energy
Japan Nidec to set up EV traction motor production in Dalian, China to seek growth
Indonesian ride-hailing, delivery firm Gojek raises funds from Facebook, PayPal
PepsiCo buys China’s online-focused “Be & Cheery” brand snack maker for $705 mil.
Japan budget carrier ZIPAIR launches Narita-Bangkok cargo flights
India eases travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, technicians as it begins phased lockdown exit
June 3
Japan's Shinsei Bank to buy New Zealand nonbank for $490 mil.
54% of Hong Kong businesses see negative impact from Beijing’s national security law
Japan’s Nakamoto Packs to make automotive, household materials in Vietnam
5 major automakers in India sell 26,629 cars in May compared to almost zero in April
Japanese marketing firm starts crowdfunding service to help pandemic-hit companies in SE Asia
India offers incentives worth billions to boost electronic, mobile production
Supermarket chain Carrefour’s Taiwan branch to buy local rival, Wellcome
June 2
TSMC says it won’t postpone expansion over limits on orders from embattled Huawei
Japan's Sankyu opens logistics base in Thai economic corridor
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
June 1
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Toyota to set up fuel cell system R&D joint venture in China with 5 local partners
Taiwan oil firm CPC to build ethylene plant in Indonesia with state-backed Pertamina
Kirin hires firm to investigate Myanmar-military partner
Bosch to set up its 1st chip testing lab in Southeast Asia
Japan’s Shinnihonseiyaku launches sales of its Perfect One cosmetics in Vietnam
Nippon Steel Engineering to conduct feasibility study on waste-to-energy in Malaysia
Japan’s SBI, Indonesia’s Kejora Capital to launch $30 mil. VC fund in Indonesia
Jio Platforms raises over $13 billion as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority comes onboard
Philippine unemployment rate reaches all-time high in April
Thai lingerie makers boost online presence, produce face masks
Nikon cuts 700 jobs in Laos, Thailand to help restructure camera business
Instant noodle giant Nissin exploring new business in post-COVID-19 HK, China
June 6
June 5
Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala invests $1.2 bil. in Jio Platforms as e-commerce war heats up
Japan’s SBI sets up venture capital fund with Indonesia’s Kejora Capital Management
Japan publisher Wedge to open franchise card game shops in Indonesia
Kobe Steel takes control of China compressor arm to meet growing demand for oil, gas plants
Japanese IT firm Scala invests in Myanmar remote healthcare provider
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems gears up cold chain equipment sales in Philippines
Huge surge in e-payments during Philippine lockdown
Some Indonesian car plants resume work as export demand returns
June 4
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to take over Australia’s Infigen Energy
Japan Nidec to set up EV traction motor production in Dalian, China to seek growth
Indonesian ride-hailing, delivery firm Gojek raises funds from Facebook, PayPal
PepsiCo buys China’s online-focused “Be & Cheery” brand snack maker for $705 mil.
Japan budget carrier ZIPAIR launches Narita-Bangkok cargo flights
India eases travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, technicians as it begins phased lockdown exit
June 3
Japan's Shinsei Bank to buy New Zealand nonbank for $490 mil.
54% of Hong Kong businesses see negative impact from Beijing’s national security law
Japan’s Nakamoto Packs to make automotive, household materials in Vietnam
5 major automakers in India sell 26,629 cars in May compared to almost zero in April
Japanese marketing firm starts crowdfunding service to help pandemic-hit companies in SE Asia
India offers incentives worth billions to boost electronic, mobile production
Supermarket chain Carrefour’s Taiwan branch to buy local rival, Wellcome
June 2
TSMC says it won’t postpone expansion over limits on orders from embattled Huawei
Japan's Sankyu opens logistics base in Thai economic corridor
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
June 1
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala invests $1.2 bil. in Jio Platforms as e-commerce war heats up
Japan’s SBI sets up venture capital fund with Indonesia’s Kejora Capital Management
Japan publisher Wedge to open franchise card game shops in Indonesia
Kobe Steel takes control of China compressor arm to meet growing demand for oil, gas plants
Japanese IT firm Scala invests in Myanmar remote healthcare provider
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems gears up cold chain equipment sales in Philippines
Huge surge in e-payments during Philippine lockdown
Some Indonesian car plants resume work as export demand returns
June 4
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to take over Australia’s Infigen Energy
Japan Nidec to set up EV traction motor production in Dalian, China to seek growth
Indonesian ride-hailing, delivery firm Gojek raises funds from Facebook, PayPal
PepsiCo buys China’s online-focused “Be & Cheery” brand snack maker for $705 mil.
Japan budget carrier ZIPAIR launches Narita-Bangkok cargo flights
India eases travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, technicians as it begins phased lockdown exit
June 3
Japan's Shinsei Bank to buy New Zealand nonbank for $490 mil.
54% of Hong Kong businesses see negative impact from Beijing’s national security law
Japan’s Nakamoto Packs to make automotive, household materials in Vietnam
5 major automakers in India sell 26,629 cars in May compared to almost zero in April
Japanese marketing firm starts crowdfunding service to help pandemic-hit companies in SE Asia
India offers incentives worth billions to boost electronic, mobile production
Supermarket chain Carrefour’s Taiwan branch to buy local rival, Wellcome
June 2
TSMC says it won’t postpone expansion over limits on orders from embattled Huawei
Japan's Sankyu opens logistics base in Thai economic corridor
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
June 1
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Japan's Shinsei Bank to buy New Zealand nonbank for $490 mil.
54% of Hong Kong businesses see negative impact from Beijing’s national security law
Japan’s Nakamoto Packs to make automotive, household materials in Vietnam
5 major automakers in India sell 26,629 cars in May compared to almost zero in April
Japanese marketing firm starts crowdfunding service to help pandemic-hit companies in SE Asia
India offers incentives worth billions to boost electronic, mobile production
Supermarket chain Carrefour’s Taiwan branch to buy local rival, Wellcome
June 2
TSMC says it won’t postpone expansion over limits on orders from embattled Huawei
Japan's Sankyu opens logistics base in Thai economic corridor
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
June 1
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Japan’s Sanden Retail Systems launches cold chain logistics in Philippines
India’s M&M shifts focus to electric three-wheelers for more growth: report
Mengniu Dairy to build mega fresh milk plant in central China in 2021: report
Focus Dynamics expanding to food delivery, cloud kitchens for Malaysian stalls, eateries
79% of Japan firms operating in Asia expect drop in sales in 1Q on COVID-19 pandemic
Japan’s Sinanen to join South Korean 90,000-kw onshore wind power project
Japan’s AI-based learning startup Toy Eight raises fund to launch service in Malaysia
Delta Electronics to acquire Canadian software firm, grow industrial automation business
NTT-Netmagic's first solar plant to operate as India lockdown eases
Volkswagen to pour $2.3 bil. into Chinese carmaker, eco-vehicle battery maker
TSMC readies world’s first 7-nm chip design platform for automotive electronics
May 29
Japan’s leading asphalt plant maker Nikko to begin manufacture in Thailand
FamilyMart pulling out of Thai JV to localize business
Japan’s Sojitz invests in remote healthcare system startup in Singapore
Japanese housing materials maker Jutec sets up sales, leasing unit with Vietnam’s ISN
India’s Ola Electric Mobility takes over Dutch e-scooter maker Etergo
India’s auto market set for 2nd straight year of decline, ratings agency says
Taiwan bookstore Eslite to open first Southeast Asian outlet in Malaysia
After years of helping build commuter railways in the Philippines, Sumitomo makes its first investment
Philippine reforms push for corporate tax cut but incentive changes spook foreigners
May 27
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Thailand extends state of emergency till June 30
Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia operate at half capacity after lockdown: survey
Isuzu Motors expects Thai light trucks demand to fall 35% in 2020
Indofood CBP to acquire Pinehill for $2.99 bil. in noodle expansion in Middle East, Africa
NTT Data, Indian startup DeepTek launch AI-assisted COVID-19 diagnosis service
Norway’s Jotun to supply paint for property projects of Vietnam’s Nam Long Investment
May 26
Sumitomo, Di-Nikko Engineering of Japan to build factory in Chinese IT hub
Japanese top rice cracker maker Kameda Seika to tie-up with Thai Singha to go global
IT infrastructure firm Mirait to acquire China telecom tower operator
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
May 25
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Online learning platform Quipper enjoys rise in users amid Indonesia’s lockdown
Rent warrant agency J-Lease partners with China’s Lakala to serve Chinese in Japan
World's biggest fashion brands rally support for Myanmar workers
Major wine trader Enoteca of Japan tapping sake market in China
Tokyo Tatemono completes office building project in Singapore
CapitaLand to launch 2 online platforms to drive sales as Singapore cautiously reopens
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development gets LNG shipper license as 1st private firm: report
6 European fast fashion brands to support pandemic-hit garment workers in Myanmar
Japan civil work material maker Maedakosen allies with Germany’s Huesker for sales in Asia
Seeing rebound, Sime Darby eyes M&A opportunities in China’s motor industry
Indian mobile phone maker set to exit China, establish global export hub at home
Thailand’s Gulf Energy gets first LNG shipper license as private firm
May 22
Panasonic pulls plug on white goods production in Thailand
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
May 21
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Olympus withdrawing from camera business in S. Korea
Lotte Chemical buys minority stake in Japanese peer Showa Denko for $132 mil.
Honda to resume motorcycle production in India on Monday on eased lockdown
Nestle to boost pet foods, make plant-based products in China
India's Jio Platforms raises over $10 bil. after KKR invests $1.5 bil.
Thai beverage maker Osotspa takes over glass bottle trader Myanmar Golden Glass
Major Japanese contractor Obayashi to develop high-rise condos in Taiwan
Chinese miner resumes gold output in Laos after over 6 years as pandemic raises prices
Thailand’s April car output dips 84% to 30-year low due to virus-induced suspension
Malaysia’s FGV to beef up renewable energy projects as way to recover from COVID-19
Thailand’s bid to join TPP faces opposition from domestic drug, farm sectors: Kyodo
4 Malaysian, U.S. firms join hands to supply medical air ventilators globally
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to open 5 coronavirus testing labs
Malaysians snap up instant noodles for lockdown meals
India allows domestic airlines to fly again from May 25 during Covid-19 lockdown
Correct: Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Health conscious consumers boosting Thai beverage maker Osotspa’ sales amid pandemic
Philippine conglomerate Ayala to produce low-cost ventilators for Covid-19 patients
May 20
Hitachi lands its largest elevator order in Singapore
India’s Ampere Vehicles opens its 1st dealership in Nepal for scooter sale
India Tata group to take full control of beverage joint venture with PepsiCo
Japan AI tech venture Neural Pocket opens its 1st overseas office in Singapore
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
May 19
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Singapore to end Circuit Breaker measure in phases from June as spread of Covid-19 slows
Hong Kong Feb.-Apr. unemployment rate jumps to over 10-year-high of 5.2% on pandemic
Taiwanese wheel maker Hota Industrial to build $265 mil. new factory amid demand for EVs: report
Thailand's Major Cineplex cinema chain ravaged by Covid-19
Yida China to acquire 75% stake in JV with Japanese partner Sumitomo Realty
Japanese carmakers in Philippines resume production after 2-month halt over Covid-19
Yida China to buy 75% share of JV with Sumitomo Realty for $426 mil.
China-based Midea Group to build air conditioning factory in Thailand
Japan’s Haseko agrees to take 36% in Vietnamese peer Ecoba to expand business
Marubeni’s Philippine medical services JV starts Covid-19 PCR testing
Maruti Suzuki India restarts Gurugram plant after 8-week halt caused by lockdown
Honda Motor forms strategic alliance with China’s Tencent for connected-car app
Alibaba, Myanmar conglomerate Yoma team up on mobile payments to serve unbanked
Surge in courier services as Indonesians observe fasting and quarantine
Indian solar firm wins its largest order ever in Australia, part of international expansion
Thailand's Energy Absolute to acquire 40% of Nex Point to grow electric vehicle business
May 18
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
May 15
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Thailand's Q1 GDP shrinks 1.8%, 1st fall in 6 years, hit by pandemic
Viva China gets huge bargain in takeover bid for Bossini apparel
Honda Malaysia resumes full operations with preventive measures in place
Malaysia’s KPower wins hydro power plant contract in Nepal
Nissan launches Kicks hybrid-tech powered SUV in Thailand
Taiwan car parts maker Hota Industrial to build 4th plant with NT$8 bil. for EV parts demand: report
Maruti Suzuki enhances repair service via JJ Impex acquisition
General Atlantic's $879 mil. investment raises funding for Jio Platforms to $8 bil.
Japanese investors to take venture capital pitches online from Indian startups
Indonesian new vehicle sales vanish by over 90% in April on virus outbreak
Japanese sewing automation firm Matsuya R&D to produce face masks in Myanmar
Maruti Suzuki India to supply 2nd OEM model to Toyota under global partnership
Global hospital chain operator IHH Healthcare rolls out telemedicine amid Covid-19 pandemic
Nissan Motor mulls downsizing global output by around 20%: Kyodo
New car sales resume in Malaysia on eased lockdown
Canadian café chain Tim Hortons gets investment from Tencent for China expansion: report
TSMC seeks more U.S. support for new $12 bil. semiconductor plant in Arizona
TSMC’s expanding chip production makes Taiwan world’s largest market for equipment purchases
May 14
Malaysia suffers weakest growth in Q1, expects recovery from second half
Penta-Ocean to take over Singaporean engineering firm UG M&E
Malaysian state-backed agribusiness firm FGV to have direct presence in India via JV
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola establish pasteurized milk venture: report
Dutch healthcare equipment giant Philips to invest up to $40 mil. in India production, R&D: report
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 13
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Tencent to invest in China arm of Canada’s Tim Hortons coffee chain: report
Covid-19 pandemic may slash Thai car output to 1 mil. units this year
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
Over 20% of Japanese firms in Singapore cutting salaries due to Covid-19 impact
Yamaha Motor's VC arm leads $7.1 mil. funding for Australian agri-tech firm The Yield
Toyota, Honda reopening dealerships, servicing outlets in India as lockdown eases
Nestle Malaysia to spend 280 mil. ringgit to ramp up instant noodle output this year
Apple may shift 20% of outsourced production to India from China: report
Japanese-invested Indian firm wins tender to supply renewable energy 24-7
Modi announces $265 bil. rescue package, bold reforms for India hailed
Infrastructure in priority push for Philippines after 2 - 3.4% contraction forecast
Tourist-related revenue of Thailand's mobile operator AIS plunged 43%
May 12
Philippines extends lockdown in Metro Manila and 2 areas till end-May, easing for the rest
Toyota, Honda plants in Indonesia to remain closed till June 1
Three-in-four Japanese firms in Malaysia resume operations: NNA poll
China’s April car sales rebound for 1st time in 22 months, buoyed by stimulus steps
Singapore’s Hummingbird Bioscience raises $25 mil. in venture capital for clinical trials, led by S. Korean SK
San Miguel fails in takeover bid for cement maker Holcim Philippines
Apple investing $332 mil. in display tech plant in Taiwan: report
Japanese developer Tokyu Land buys 3% of Malaysian partner, seek more business
Japan’s Tokyo Rope MFG. offering voluntary buyout program in China
May 11
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown for another 4 weeks till June 9
77% of Japanese firms in China restarts normal sales activities: NNA poll
With Indian government’s blessing, Unicharm makes paper diapers during lockdown
Nippon Antenna to take over China arm of Taiwan peer Wha Yu Industrial
Japanese renewable energy firm Renova to take part in wind power projects in Vietnam
Australia-Indonesia broad economic partnership deal to take effect on July 5: reports
Singapore’s Raffles Infrastructure wins bid for $800 mil. green, smart city project in Bangladesh
Indian automotive dealers starting to reopen as lockdown eases
May 8
Seven-Eleven convenience store chain to make Cambodia debut in 2021
Thailand’s SPCG to invest $85 mil. in mega-solar power project in Japan's remote island
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
May 7
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Japanese logistics firm Mitsui-Soko opens Ho Chi Minh City branch
Toyota to resume passenger car production in Malaysia
Singapore biotech firm RWDC raises $133 mil. to boost eco-plastic output in U.S.
IBM, Samsung to test 5G-assisted smart factory operation with Singapore partners
After Facebook and Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners invests $1.5 bil. in Jio Platforms
Toyota Thailand to resume car production at 2 plants
U.S. DSS to buy Singapore’s biohealth security tech firm for $50 mil.
Singapore e-commerce delivery firm Ninja Van raises $279 mil. to venture into B2B field
Growth in China’s domestic migrant workforce stagnant in 2019
Philippines awaits recovery package as GDP falls for first time since 1998
Taiwan New Kinpo to build industrial park in Thailand for supply chain diversification: report
Eyeing huge market, Silver Lake invests $750 mil. in India’s Jio Platforms
Maruti Suzuki, Toyota restarting production as India eases lockdown
May 1
S. Korea’s Dongwha invests $160 mil. to build wooden panel factory in northern Vietnam: report
Singapore fish farming startup opens e-commerce site to serve people at home
Japan's NTTUD buys Melbourne office building for estimated $47 mil.
Indian auto parts giant Motherson Sumi Systems operating majority of 152 plants globally amid pandemic
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
April 30
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Malaysia to conditionally ease restrictions on May 4 after more than 6 weeks of lockdown
JCB, Malaysian partner explore ways to offer contactless mobile payment services
Sumitomo acquires 25% stake in Yinson's $5.4 bil. project in Brazil
Nissin Foods to produce pre-cut vegetables for H.K., China markets
Japan’s Nomura Research Institute to buy AUSIEX, eyes pension market
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on poor sales hit by pandemic
Sushi chain Sushiro to boost capital of Thai arm to fully enter local market
S. Korea’s Kookmin Card to buy Thailand’s Fintech firm for SE. Asia expansion
Singapore’s Olam receives $176 mil. in loans from JICA, IFC to work with small farmers
Filipino remittances expect worst-ever 20% fall on pandemic
Global deal-making plunges to 18-year low in April amid Covid-19 pandemic
Casual clothing chain Esprit to close Asian outlets on dismal sales hit by pandemic
April 28
Japan’s Terasaki Electric resumes Malaysian plant, expects limited business impact
2 Japanese food makers in India resume production amid lockdown
Toyota Australia completes first stage of Hydrogen Center: report
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
April 27
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Philippines’ Ayala Land cuts 2020 capex by 36% to $1.38 bil. due to pandemic: report
India solicits corporate interest to supply hydrogen fuel vehicles for 1st time
Thailand extends state of emergency till May 31 on virus outbreak
Boom in chartered flights for face masks, protective items amid pandemic
Nippon Steel’s India JV sees record 7.23 mil. tons of crude steel output in FY2019-20
2 Japan firms to launch biomass, solar hybrid power generation in Cambodia
Thailand’s new car sales plunge 24.1% in Jan.-March amid fears of virus spread
Japanese carmaker Isuzu to resume operations at 2 Thai factories in May
Toyota, Suzuki resume part of operations in Indonesia
Myanmar extends steps to curb virus spread incl. ban on int’l flights until May 15
NEC to help Australian state with technology for urban aviation, healthcare and transport
Indonesia's ASSA boost logistics, delivery to capitalize on e-commerce boom
India eases lockdown restrictions, more shops allowed to operate
S. Korea’s Daewoo E&C wins 1st work at LNG plant in Indonesia
April 24
Hino Motors, China-based BYD sign deal for joint electric vehicle development
Taiheiyo Cement allies with state-backed peer Semen Indonesia
Singapore GIC, Norwegian fund invest $92 mil. in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
IHI, Mitsui Sumitomo Construction win India-linking railway bridge project in Bangladesh
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
April 23
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Malaysia extends Movement Control Order for 3rd time to May 12 to stem virus epidemic
Thai auto output tumbles 19% in Jan.-Mar. due to coronavirus-induced plant suspensions
S. Korean Q1 GDP contracts 1.4%, 1st quarterly drop since 2008 financial crisis
Philippines orders Cebu lockdowns, extension in Manila and high-risk areas to May 15
Exxon Mobil embarks on $10 bil. chemical complex project in southern China
Japanese-led online learning startup Manabie expands service in Vietnam
Marubeni forms strategic tie-up with Singapore fintech startup AND Global
Singapore GIC, U.S. Equinix to build $1 bil. hyperscale data centers in Japan
Mitsui Fudosan to divest stake in joint venture with Thailand’s Ananda Development
Facebook buys stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 bil. to grow e-commerce on WhatsApp
Pandemic battered Thai hotels turn to food to cope with $2.5 bil. loss
Thailand's worst drought wipes out estimated $840 mil. in agriculture
April 22
Pandemic forces Hotel JAL City Bangkok to postpone May opening
Indonesian IT startup invested by Sojitz launches tablet-based remote assistance service
Japan Post picks Nomura to advise on Australia’s Toll Holdings: report
Australian central bank chief fears 10% shrink in GDP, surge in unemployment rate
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
April 21
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
S. Korea’s SK energy invests in Vietnam's Petrolimex to expand product sales: report
Taiwan’s Far Eastern boosts recycled-PET output to capitalize on boom in eco-products
Japan Tobacco to open 3rd global business service hub in Metro Manila
Taiwan papermaker Cheng Loong investing $1 bil. to expand Vietnam output
Taiko Pharmaceutical to open Shenzhen unit to respond to growing demand
Sichuan Changhong Electric group to build $28 mil. lithium ion battery plant
Taiwan March export orders see 4.3% rebound, driven by resumption of China factories
India electric vehicle sales grow 20 percent, bucking slowdown trend
April 20
Mitsui O.S.K. to run vessel for workers at Taiwan offshore wind farm
Mitsubishi Electric lays off more than 1,000 workers at Thailand air-con factory
Dai Nippon Printing to invest in Japanese BPO arm in Vietnam to enhance offshore service
India’s TVS Motor buys Britain’s Norton Motorcycles for 16 mil. pounds
India toughens FDI rules to reduce threat of Chinese “opportunistic” M&As
Vietnamese IT giant FPT boosting presence in Japan with Keidanren membership
April 17
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Mizuho Bank clinches 1st project finance deal in Cambodia with ING for power transmission
Singapore CDL clinches better deal to buy China’s Sincere Property amid pandemic
Japan-led JV launches free coronavirus testing service in Indonesia
Lawson convenience store chain to open its 1st shop in China’s Hebei in July
Thailand mulls easing COVID-19-induced outing restrictions in last week of April: report
Toyota India warns of bumpy road to automotive sector recovery
Philippine central bank slashes rates again to help businesses mitigate coronavirus impact
April 16
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to increase electronics material output in Thailand
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launches Indonesia unit to expand infrastructure business
Japan's NTT group launches 2 new housing projects in popular Melbourne
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
April 15
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
China logs nearly 7,000 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Meiji to invest $254 mil. in China dairy farm operator AustAsia to source more raw milk
Toyota to halt all domestic plants in early May on pandemi-hit slowing global demand
Shoemaker Achilles to sell loss-making H.K., China units on rising labor costs
70% of Japanese business expats to remain overseas amid pandemic: NNA poll
Semiconductor giant TSMC expects flat Q2 on weak demand in COVID-19 fallout
India extends nationwide lockdown till May 3 to stem coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan’s 2019 cumulative investment in China marks 1st fall on China-U.S. row: report
Japan's Tess Engineering takes over Indonesian biomass fuel supplier
Suzuki Motor extending production suspension in India following prolonged lockdown
Renault to exit JV with China’s Dongfeng Motor amid slowing market
China's Q1 exports fall 13.3% on global coronavirus pandemic
Philippines gives $1 bil. wage subsidy to 3.4 mil. SME workers
Toyota Tsusho wins hydropower plant repair work in Myanmar to support electricity supply
April 14
Japanese bookstore Tsutaya to open outlet in Chengdu: report
India’s new vehicle sales suffer 1st drop in 6 years in FY 2019-20
Mitsubishi Motors wins Thai approval for eco-car project
Toyota Motor extending suspension of Thai production due to coronavirus
Takashimaya Vietnam store profits for first time since opening
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
April 13
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
World Bank revises India’s FY2020/21 growth downward to 1.5-2.8%
H.K. financial secretary forecasts negative 2020 GDP growth of 1.5% or more: report
India auto dealers see sales plunge off the cliff on pandemic-driven lockdown
Hitachi takes over Malaysian data analysis software firm FusioTech
General contractor Shimizu wins $593 mil. metro, road infrastructure projects
Toyota Motor group halt Indonesia production amid the coronavirus outbreak
Yakult raises probiotic drink output in Myanmar amid growing consumer demand
China car sales in March remain low amid lingering fears of virus woes
Honda unveils relief measures for motorcycle dealers in India as lockdown continues
Malaysia further extends nationwide movement control order until April 28
Thailand alcohol fizzling out as COVID-19 restrictions widen
Japanese fintech Goldex enters joint venture to promote blockchain in India
Taiwan’s Yageo to raise domestic output to counter trade war, pandemic
April 10
Thai FamilyMart, Tops to team up with GrabTaxi in home delivery services amid virus outbreak
Japanese software vendor Terilogy enters Vietnam via JV with Hanoi Telecom subsidiary
Rakuten online brokerage sees demand spike in Malaysia on stay-home order
Restaurant giant Yum China takes over Chinese chain Huang Ji Huang
Mazda Motor further extends Thai plant suspension on coronavirus-hit sluggish demand
Sony to invest $400 mil. in Chinese online entertainment platformer Bilibili
April 9
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
China set to ease regulations for new entrants, invigorate domestic EV industry
IT trading firm Rikei to sell NZ AI-based appearance inspection system in Japan
Kanematsu Electronics partners Vietnam's HPT as IT demand goes up
India’s Adani Green Energy forming solar power JV with France’s Total
Thailand’s state-backed oil firm PTT sets up petrochemical trading unit in U.S.
April 8
76% of Japanese firms in Australia, NZ hurt by pandemic: NNA poll
Japanese aluminum maker UACJ pulling out of car parts JV in Indonesia
Japanese sewage products supplier Maezawa Kasei teams up with local partner to enter Indonesian market
Sushi restaurant chain Sushiro expands H.K. network despite pandemic
Takeda partners with Australian pharmaceutical giant to develop anti-COVID-19 drug
Kirin helping Vietnamese coffee farms improve product quality, protect environment
Extra $2.2 billion aid for Malaysia SMEs, but 20 percent face demise, said association
India unemployment soars to 23% amid pandemic lockdown
April 7
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Loft lifestyle store chain to make China debut in July
Japanese packing material firm Rengo, Thai partner to take over Vietnamese peer
Japan’s Growthix Capital opens Singapore branch to expand cross-border M&A deals
Indonesian auto industry fears 42% drop in 2020 car sales to 600,000 units: report
Fewer than 1% of Japanese firms in Philippines are operating normally due to COVID-19: survey
India aviation could lose over $3 billion in April-June quarter
April 6
Marubeni launches maternal, child health handbook app in Indonesia
Japanese firms evacuate employees from Myanmar on fears over health, shortage of flights
Toyota suspends plants in 70% of car-producing countries on Covid 19 pandemic: Kyodo
SK Hynix makes massive $2.7 bil investment in China DRAM unit
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown
Nissan, Suzuki halt Thai car plants amid coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Mobile Create takes over Singapore, India GPS intelligence firms
Many Malaysia SMEs will go bust, government help inadequate, warn business leaders
Toyota Motor acquires Australian software vendor to enhance dealer management
Vast majority of Japanese firms hit by India's nationwide lockdown