NNA Business News Headlines
February 26
Japan ad agency Hakuhodo DY to take over Taiwan's Growww Media
Japan’s Okuma to boost machine tool output by nearly 70% in Taiwan for export demand
Trading house Marubeni allies with Indonesia’s Lippo in healthcare business
Standard Chartered downgrades HK 2020 GDP growth to -2.4% from -1.5%: report
Sharp to set up electronic parts manufacturing unit in China's Shandong
India seeks Japanese investment in steel sector as it curbs imports
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers inks long term supply deal with Global Foundries
February 25
Nissan Chemical to set up pesticide joint venture in India
Nippon Paper to triple paper cup output in Vietnam to meet brisk demand
Honda Motor to close Philippine plant in March as part of global restructuring
Japan’s Glory boosts output of banknote sorter parts in Philippines
Thailand’s R&B Food Supply to open sales unit in Japan, lab in Singapore
Taiwanese private equity firm invests $30 mil. in Grab ride-hailing service
Eyeing more liquidity, Japan's MUFG Bank offers free bank transfers to customers in Philippines
Malaysia seeks foreign investors for 3rd car project
February 21
Thai utility GPSC teams with Japan's Takasago to build battery plant
Bank Indonesia cuts key rate by 25 bps to 4.75% to buffer coronavirus outbreak impact
Suzuki Motor set to reenter Malaysian market with Naza Group: report
S. Korea's Posco International confirms new offshore gas field in Myanmar
JOGMEC, Idemitsu sign research contract with PetroVietnam
Panasonic exports air conditioners from Indonesia for 1st time
With more funds, China-backed Dito telco to begin Philippine service in 2021
February 20
Kirin's Myanmar venture posts 28% operating profit rise in FY 2019
As weather sizzles, Mitsubishi Electric leads growth in Thai aircon market
Japan’s MUFG to invest up to 80 bil yen in Grab
Taiwan’s KYMCO Private Equity Management to invest $30 mil. in Grab: report
China waives corporate social insurance premiums amid coronavirus outbreak
Century-old Kubara Honke of Japan finds Hong Kong favors traditional seasoning
February 19
Hong Kong postpones all trade fairs in April to late July
Indian motorcycle maker Hero to invest $1.4 billion on future models, expansion
Electronics assembler Pegatron to set up Vietnam manufacturing subsidiary for Southeast Asia expansion
Singapore budgets S$4 bil to mitigate coronavirus impacts on economy
India's Tata Power to boost EV charging stations to 700 in 2021: report
MUFG Bank launches system development, operation unit in India
Japanese women find their Valentine in Malaysia-Japan Dateworks speed dating
February 18
China's Great Wall Motors to buy General Motors' 2 Thai plants
Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu to invest in solar power project in Philippines
Japanese online programming school startup taps Indonesian market
Japanese women find their Valentine in Malaysia-Japan Dateworks speed dating
Japan’s UACJ launching auto material sales unit in southern China for eco-car demand
Suzuki indonesia goes for SUV market with XL7
Panasonic begins studying ways to sell more goods in under-tapped African market
Taiwan cable maker BizLink acquires Singapore peer for $47 mil.
February 17
60% of large Japanese firms in Thailand see coronavirus impact: survey
Toyota resuming China operations at 3 car plants this week
Honda delays Wuhan plant reopening to Feb. 24 or later amid viral crisis
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to boost industrial hydrogen production in Taiwan amid expected growth in semiconductors
Japan's UT Group to acquire Vietnamese staffing provider
Ikea Philippines postpones giant-store opening to 2021
February 14
83.1% of Japan firms in China resume operations this week: NNA survey
Panasonic launching internet-based smart home electronics in India
Japan’s Noritz to take 44% of Vietnam’s Kangaroo brand home appliance maker
ReNet Japan, fintech startup to move into Cambodia internet banking
Japan's MUFG Bank to undertake system development in India
February 13
Murata opens new plant in Malaysia to boost electronics gear output
Japan’s Gunze opens film plant for household products in Vietnam
Japanese electronics components maker Sanken Electric to shut Thai semiconductor plant
Coronavirus fears forecast to hit Singapore’s economy harder than SARS
Taiwan trims GDP growth outlook by 0.35 points to 2.37% over coronavirus scare
ASEAN trade surplus with U.S. jumps 21% last year, thanks to trade row with China
Chipmaker UMC to inject $500 mil. capital into China subsidiary to expand 5G line
Industries in India brace for supply chain disruption by coronavirus
February 12
Japanese biotech startup to mass produce fiber from spider silk for commercial use
Honda, Nissan apparently postpone resumption of Guangzhou plant operations
Vietnam gov't forecasts coronavirus outbreak may trim up to 0.7% GDP growth this year
Japanese language learning system operator Bond opens Vietnam unit
Japan's popular "Gari Gari kun" ice pops land in Myanmar
Seven Bank to install cash-recycling ATMs in Philippine 7-Eleven stores
Japanese automotive antenna maker Yokowo to venture into India with JV
Over 300 Taiwan firms suspending China factory reopening on spreading coronavirus
February 10
Toyota, Honda further delay China plant reopening amid virus outbreak
Japan's IHI to rebuild 2 bridges in Myanmar for economic corridor
Japanese electronics maker Sharp takes over Thai TV manufacturer
Japan Elevator Service to establish subsidiary in Indonesia
Hon Hai gearing up to tap auto, EV field
Honda launches Civic Hatchback RS cars in Indonesia, targets 1,800 sales this year
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to build biggest vessels for Philippine Coast Guard
February 7
Panasonic Indonesia to sell central water purifier for treating well water
Japan's Heritage Resorts opens 1st "capsule" hotel in Vietnam
Hitachi-Omron Terminal Solutions wins ATM operation contract from Thai national bank
Philippine central bank cuts key rate to 3.75% amid coronavirus fear
China automaker GWM, SAIC to make massive investments to expand business in India
Honda Indonesia launches 2 high-end big bikes to meet premium segment demand
Suzuki Motor Indonesia gears up to expand market share, exports
February 6
Japanese food maker Imuraya to tap Malaysian ice cream market
Hino Motors seeks 3.3-percent sales growth in Malaysia after slump in 2019
Myanmar exports to China surge 36% to $6.39 bil. in 2019 on robust oil, gas shipments
Japanese casual dining chain Watami closing 7 China outlets on coronavirus outbreak
Isuzu Motors halts diesel-powered Panther models production on tighter emission rules in Indonesia
Thailand’s Central Group, Austria's Signa buy Swiss retailer Globus for $1 billion
February 5
Japan firms' business sentiment in Thailand worsens to 8-year low: survey
Japanese FA system provider IDEC launches sales unit in India
Komatsu Matere scraps 2nd textile plant project in China
Fujitsu opens office in Clark SEZ to tap IT service demand
Malaysia 2019 exports log 1st drop in 10 years on sluggish electronics shipments
Japan’s leading shredder maker Meikoshokai to take over Thai production partner T Secure
February 4
Nippon Sheet Glass boosts solar-panel glass output in Vietnam
Rakuten provides AI-assisted marketing solution services with Singapore partner
Sumitomo Corp. opens Bangalore office for strategic alliance with Indian IT startups
Spiber silk developer to open artificial protein fiber plant in Thailand in 2021
Japan’s Nishimoto to buy 30% share in Vietnam’s Japanese food trader Sim Ba Trading
Taiwan’s Spirox, Japan’s Wintest team up for China's semiconductor test equipment market
February 3
Sumitomo Forestry, Kumagai Gumi team up in property projects in Asia
Packaging provider Rengo to buy 25% stake in Philippines’ leading containerboard material maker
Nissin Foods forges strategic alliance for China growth
Nippon Concrete Industries to double telephone pole output in Myanmar
Japan’s Furukawa Electric to join Indonesia’s submarine cable project
Panasonic's India-incubated smart solutions boost its diversification
January 31
Japanese startup, ReNet Japan eye Cambodia for car ads expansion
Construction machinery maker Nikko to set up Thai sales unit on rising demand
Japanese restaurant operator Food Buddies opens Taiwan-style dim sum eatery in Thailand
Japan’s Fujitrans opens office in Myawaddy, Myanmar to beef up cross-border logistics
Over 50,000 Taiwan firms operating across China likely hit by coronavirus fear: reports
Philippines, India confirm 1st positive cases of coronavirus
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Indonesian univ. to develop clean energy technologies
January 30
Toyota, Honda suspending China production longer than planned over coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Asahi withdraws from Calpis soft drink venture in Thailand
NTT to test traffic monitoring system for Malaysia smart city
Mitsui Fudosan to embark on office buildings development in India
Canon fears supply chain disruption in China due to coronavirus outbreak: Kyodo
Japanese metal trader Hakudo to buy minority stake in Vietnamese peer Oristar
January 29
Nippon Travel launches crisis management center in Malaysia
ReNet Japan Group launches auto leasing business in Cambodia via takeover
Hitachi Chemical to sell electronics components business to Chinese peer
Outdoor lifestyle creator Snow Peak allies with Korean apparel firm for expansion
Hong Kong blocks individual travelers from mainland China on coronavirus outbreak
January 28
Honda to invest 5.1 tril. rupiah to boost local car parts procurement in Indonesia
Shimadzu ramping up PCB output in Philippines to boost competitiveness in equipment
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales recover to 2015 level
Coronavirus outbreak to cost Thai tourism estimated 50 bil. baht: report
Thai CP group to open 1st Makro wholesale outlet in Yangon in March: report
Nissan India banking on SUVs in revival bid
Oversea orders pour in for Indian startup's water-from-air machines
South Korea provides $50 mil loan for Philippine infrastructure program
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
January 27
Lending startup Digicro expanding online microloans in Cambodia
Japan's Softpren boosting butyl rubber, foam resin processing output in Indonesia
Maruti Suzuki India begins exporting S-Presso compact car to emerging markets
Thailand’s Amata to develop industrial park near Yangon, seeking Japanese investors
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
January 24
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Standard Chartered downgrades HK 2020 GDP growth to -2.4% from -1.5%: report
Sharp to set up electronic parts manufacturing unit in China's Shandong
India seeks Japanese investment in steel sector as it curbs imports
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers inks long term supply deal with Global Foundries
Nissan Chemical to set up pesticide joint venture in India
Nippon Paper to triple paper cup output in Vietnam to meet brisk demand
Honda Motor to close Philippine plant in March as part of global restructuring
Japan’s Glory boosts output of banknote sorter parts in Philippines
Thailand’s R&B Food Supply to open sales unit in Japan, lab in Singapore
Taiwanese private equity firm invests $30 mil. in Grab ride-hailing service
Eyeing more liquidity, Japan's MUFG Bank offers free bank transfers to customers in Philippines
Malaysia seeks foreign investors for 3rd car project
February 21
Thai utility GPSC teams with Japan's Takasago to build battery plant
Bank Indonesia cuts key rate by 25 bps to 4.75% to buffer coronavirus outbreak impact
Suzuki Motor set to reenter Malaysian market with Naza Group: report
S. Korea's Posco International confirms new offshore gas field in Myanmar
JOGMEC, Idemitsu sign research contract with PetroVietnam
Panasonic exports air conditioners from Indonesia for 1st time
With more funds, China-backed Dito telco to begin Philippine service in 2021
February 20
Kirin's Myanmar venture posts 28% operating profit rise in FY 2019
As weather sizzles, Mitsubishi Electric leads growth in Thai aircon market
Japan’s MUFG to invest up to 80 bil yen in Grab
Taiwan’s KYMCO Private Equity Management to invest $30 mil. in Grab: report
China waives corporate social insurance premiums amid coronavirus outbreak
Century-old Kubara Honke of Japan finds Hong Kong favors traditional seasoning
February 19
Hong Kong postpones all trade fairs in April to late July
Indian motorcycle maker Hero to invest $1.4 billion on future models, expansion
Electronics assembler Pegatron to set up Vietnam manufacturing subsidiary for Southeast Asia expansion
Singapore budgets S$4 bil to mitigate coronavirus impacts on economy
India's Tata Power to boost EV charging stations to 700 in 2021: report
MUFG Bank launches system development, operation unit in India
Japanese women find their Valentine in Malaysia-Japan Dateworks speed dating
February 18
China's Great Wall Motors to buy General Motors' 2 Thai plants
Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu to invest in solar power project in Philippines
Japanese online programming school startup taps Indonesian market
Japanese women find their Valentine in Malaysia-Japan Dateworks speed dating
Japan’s UACJ launching auto material sales unit in southern China for eco-car demand
Suzuki indonesia goes for SUV market with XL7
Panasonic begins studying ways to sell more goods in under-tapped African market
Taiwan cable maker BizLink acquires Singapore peer for $47 mil.
February 17
60% of large Japanese firms in Thailand see coronavirus impact: survey
Toyota resuming China operations at 3 car plants this week
Honda delays Wuhan plant reopening to Feb. 24 or later amid viral crisis
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to boost industrial hydrogen production in Taiwan amid expected growth in semiconductors
Japan's UT Group to acquire Vietnamese staffing provider
Ikea Philippines postpones giant-store opening to 2021
February 14
83.1% of Japan firms in China resume operations this week: NNA survey
Panasonic launching internet-based smart home electronics in India
Japan’s Noritz to take 44% of Vietnam’s Kangaroo brand home appliance maker
ReNet Japan, fintech startup to move into Cambodia internet banking
Japan's MUFG Bank to undertake system development in India
February 13
Murata opens new plant in Malaysia to boost electronics gear output
Japan’s Gunze opens film plant for household products in Vietnam
Japanese electronics components maker Sanken Electric to shut Thai semiconductor plant
Coronavirus fears forecast to hit Singapore’s economy harder than SARS
Taiwan trims GDP growth outlook by 0.35 points to 2.37% over coronavirus scare
ASEAN trade surplus with U.S. jumps 21% last year, thanks to trade row with China
Chipmaker UMC to inject $500 mil. capital into China subsidiary to expand 5G line
Industries in India brace for supply chain disruption by coronavirus
February 12
Japanese biotech startup to mass produce fiber from spider silk for commercial use
Honda, Nissan apparently postpone resumption of Guangzhou plant operations
Vietnam gov't forecasts coronavirus outbreak may trim up to 0.7% GDP growth this year
Japanese language learning system operator Bond opens Vietnam unit
Japan's popular "Gari Gari kun" ice pops land in Myanmar
Seven Bank to install cash-recycling ATMs in Philippine 7-Eleven stores
Japanese automotive antenna maker Yokowo to venture into India with JV
Over 300 Taiwan firms suspending China factory reopening on spreading coronavirus
February 10
Toyota, Honda further delay China plant reopening amid virus outbreak
Japan's IHI to rebuild 2 bridges in Myanmar for economic corridor
Japanese electronics maker Sharp takes over Thai TV manufacturer
Japan Elevator Service to establish subsidiary in Indonesia
Hon Hai gearing up to tap auto, EV field
Honda launches Civic Hatchback RS cars in Indonesia, targets 1,800 sales this year
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to build biggest vessels for Philippine Coast Guard
February 7
Panasonic Indonesia to sell central water purifier for treating well water
Japan's Heritage Resorts opens 1st "capsule" hotel in Vietnam
Hitachi-Omron Terminal Solutions wins ATM operation contract from Thai national bank
Philippine central bank cuts key rate to 3.75% amid coronavirus fear
China automaker GWM, SAIC to make massive investments to expand business in India
Honda Indonesia launches 2 high-end big bikes to meet premium segment demand
Suzuki Motor Indonesia gears up to expand market share, exports
February 6
Japanese food maker Imuraya to tap Malaysian ice cream market
Hino Motors seeks 3.3-percent sales growth in Malaysia after slump in 2019
Myanmar exports to China surge 36% to $6.39 bil. in 2019 on robust oil, gas shipments
Japanese casual dining chain Watami closing 7 China outlets on coronavirus outbreak
Isuzu Motors halts diesel-powered Panther models production on tighter emission rules in Indonesia
Thailand’s Central Group, Austria's Signa buy Swiss retailer Globus for $1 billion
February 5
Japan firms' business sentiment in Thailand worsens to 8-year low: survey
Japanese FA system provider IDEC launches sales unit in India
Komatsu Matere scraps 2nd textile plant project in China
Fujitsu opens office in Clark SEZ to tap IT service demand
Malaysia 2019 exports log 1st drop in 10 years on sluggish electronics shipments
Japan’s leading shredder maker Meikoshokai to take over Thai production partner T Secure
February 4
Nippon Sheet Glass boosts solar-panel glass output in Vietnam
Rakuten provides AI-assisted marketing solution services with Singapore partner
Sumitomo Corp. opens Bangalore office for strategic alliance with Indian IT startups
Spiber silk developer to open artificial protein fiber plant in Thailand in 2021
Japan’s Nishimoto to buy 30% share in Vietnam’s Japanese food trader Sim Ba Trading
Taiwan’s Spirox, Japan’s Wintest team up for China's semiconductor test equipment market
February 3
Sumitomo Forestry, Kumagai Gumi team up in property projects in Asia
Packaging provider Rengo to buy 25% stake in Philippines’ leading containerboard material maker
Nissin Foods forges strategic alliance for China growth
Nippon Concrete Industries to double telephone pole output in Myanmar
Japan’s Furukawa Electric to join Indonesia’s submarine cable project
Panasonic's India-incubated smart solutions boost its diversification
January 31
Japanese startup, ReNet Japan eye Cambodia for car ads expansion
Construction machinery maker Nikko to set up Thai sales unit on rising demand
Japanese restaurant operator Food Buddies opens Taiwan-style dim sum eatery in Thailand
Japan’s Fujitrans opens office in Myawaddy, Myanmar to beef up cross-border logistics
Over 50,000 Taiwan firms operating across China likely hit by coronavirus fear: reports
Philippines, India confirm 1st positive cases of coronavirus
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Indonesian univ. to develop clean energy technologies
January 30
Toyota, Honda suspending China production longer than planned over coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Asahi withdraws from Calpis soft drink venture in Thailand
NTT to test traffic monitoring system for Malaysia smart city
Mitsui Fudosan to embark on office buildings development in India
Canon fears supply chain disruption in China due to coronavirus outbreak: Kyodo
Japanese metal trader Hakudo to buy minority stake in Vietnamese peer Oristar
January 29
Nippon Travel launches crisis management center in Malaysia
ReNet Japan Group launches auto leasing business in Cambodia via takeover
Hitachi Chemical to sell electronics components business to Chinese peer
Outdoor lifestyle creator Snow Peak allies with Korean apparel firm for expansion
Hong Kong blocks individual travelers from mainland China on coronavirus outbreak
January 28
Honda to invest 5.1 tril. rupiah to boost local car parts procurement in Indonesia
Shimadzu ramping up PCB output in Philippines to boost competitiveness in equipment
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales recover to 2015 level
Coronavirus outbreak to cost Thai tourism estimated 50 bil. baht: report
Thai CP group to open 1st Makro wholesale outlet in Yangon in March: report
Nissan India banking on SUVs in revival bid
Oversea orders pour in for Indian startup's water-from-air machines
South Korea provides $50 mil loan for Philippine infrastructure program
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
January 27
Lending startup Digicro expanding online microloans in Cambodia
Japan's Softpren boosting butyl rubber, foam resin processing output in Indonesia
Maruti Suzuki India begins exporting S-Presso compact car to emerging markets
Thailand’s Amata to develop industrial park near Yangon, seeking Japanese investors
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
January 24
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Bank Indonesia cuts key rate by 25 bps to 4.75% to buffer coronavirus outbreak impact
Suzuki Motor set to reenter Malaysian market with Naza Group: report
S. Korea's Posco International confirms new offshore gas field in Myanmar
JOGMEC, Idemitsu sign research contract with PetroVietnam
Panasonic exports air conditioners from Indonesia for 1st time
With more funds, China-backed Dito telco to begin Philippine service in 2021
Kirin's Myanmar venture posts 28% operating profit rise in FY 2019
As weather sizzles, Mitsubishi Electric leads growth in Thai aircon market
Japan’s MUFG to invest up to 80 bil yen in Grab
Taiwan’s KYMCO Private Equity Management to invest $30 mil. in Grab: report
China waives corporate social insurance premiums amid coronavirus outbreak
Century-old Kubara Honke of Japan finds Hong Kong favors traditional seasoning
February 19
Hong Kong postpones all trade fairs in April to late July
Indian motorcycle maker Hero to invest $1.4 billion on future models, expansion
Electronics assembler Pegatron to set up Vietnam manufacturing subsidiary for Southeast Asia expansion
Singapore budgets S$4 bil to mitigate coronavirus impacts on economy
India's Tata Power to boost EV charging stations to 700 in 2021: report
MUFG Bank launches system development, operation unit in India
Japanese women find their Valentine in Malaysia-Japan Dateworks speed dating
February 18
China's Great Wall Motors to buy General Motors' 2 Thai plants
Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu to invest in solar power project in Philippines
Japanese online programming school startup taps Indonesian market
Japanese women find their Valentine in Malaysia-Japan Dateworks speed dating
Japan’s UACJ launching auto material sales unit in southern China for eco-car demand
Suzuki indonesia goes for SUV market with XL7
Panasonic begins studying ways to sell more goods in under-tapped African market
Taiwan cable maker BizLink acquires Singapore peer for $47 mil.
February 17
60% of large Japanese firms in Thailand see coronavirus impact: survey
Toyota resuming China operations at 3 car plants this week
Honda delays Wuhan plant reopening to Feb. 24 or later amid viral crisis
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to boost industrial hydrogen production in Taiwan amid expected growth in semiconductors
Japan's UT Group to acquire Vietnamese staffing provider
Ikea Philippines postpones giant-store opening to 2021
February 14
83.1% of Japan firms in China resume operations this week: NNA survey
Panasonic launching internet-based smart home electronics in India
Japan’s Noritz to take 44% of Vietnam’s Kangaroo brand home appliance maker
ReNet Japan, fintech startup to move into Cambodia internet banking
Japan's MUFG Bank to undertake system development in India
February 13
Murata opens new plant in Malaysia to boost electronics gear output
Japan’s Gunze opens film plant for household products in Vietnam
Japanese electronics components maker Sanken Electric to shut Thai semiconductor plant
Coronavirus fears forecast to hit Singapore’s economy harder than SARS
Taiwan trims GDP growth outlook by 0.35 points to 2.37% over coronavirus scare
ASEAN trade surplus with U.S. jumps 21% last year, thanks to trade row with China
Chipmaker UMC to inject $500 mil. capital into China subsidiary to expand 5G line
Industries in India brace for supply chain disruption by coronavirus
February 12
Japanese biotech startup to mass produce fiber from spider silk for commercial use
Honda, Nissan apparently postpone resumption of Guangzhou plant operations
Vietnam gov't forecasts coronavirus outbreak may trim up to 0.7% GDP growth this year
Japanese language learning system operator Bond opens Vietnam unit
Japan's popular "Gari Gari kun" ice pops land in Myanmar
Seven Bank to install cash-recycling ATMs in Philippine 7-Eleven stores
Japanese automotive antenna maker Yokowo to venture into India with JV
Over 300 Taiwan firms suspending China factory reopening on spreading coronavirus
February 10
Toyota, Honda further delay China plant reopening amid virus outbreak
Japan's IHI to rebuild 2 bridges in Myanmar for economic corridor
Japanese electronics maker Sharp takes over Thai TV manufacturer
Japan Elevator Service to establish subsidiary in Indonesia
Hon Hai gearing up to tap auto, EV field
Honda launches Civic Hatchback RS cars in Indonesia, targets 1,800 sales this year
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to build biggest vessels for Philippine Coast Guard
February 7
Panasonic Indonesia to sell central water purifier for treating well water
Japan's Heritage Resorts opens 1st "capsule" hotel in Vietnam
Hitachi-Omron Terminal Solutions wins ATM operation contract from Thai national bank
Philippine central bank cuts key rate to 3.75% amid coronavirus fear
China automaker GWM, SAIC to make massive investments to expand business in India
Honda Indonesia launches 2 high-end big bikes to meet premium segment demand
Suzuki Motor Indonesia gears up to expand market share, exports
February 6
Japanese food maker Imuraya to tap Malaysian ice cream market
Hino Motors seeks 3.3-percent sales growth in Malaysia after slump in 2019
Myanmar exports to China surge 36% to $6.39 bil. in 2019 on robust oil, gas shipments
Japanese casual dining chain Watami closing 7 China outlets on coronavirus outbreak
Isuzu Motors halts diesel-powered Panther models production on tighter emission rules in Indonesia
Thailand’s Central Group, Austria's Signa buy Swiss retailer Globus for $1 billion
February 5
Japan firms' business sentiment in Thailand worsens to 8-year low: survey
Japanese FA system provider IDEC launches sales unit in India
Komatsu Matere scraps 2nd textile plant project in China
Fujitsu opens office in Clark SEZ to tap IT service demand
Malaysia 2019 exports log 1st drop in 10 years on sluggish electronics shipments
Japan’s leading shredder maker Meikoshokai to take over Thai production partner T Secure
February 4
Nippon Sheet Glass boosts solar-panel glass output in Vietnam
Rakuten provides AI-assisted marketing solution services with Singapore partner
Sumitomo Corp. opens Bangalore office for strategic alliance with Indian IT startups
Spiber silk developer to open artificial protein fiber plant in Thailand in 2021
Japan’s Nishimoto to buy 30% share in Vietnam’s Japanese food trader Sim Ba Trading
Taiwan’s Spirox, Japan’s Wintest team up for China's semiconductor test equipment market
February 3
Sumitomo Forestry, Kumagai Gumi team up in property projects in Asia
Packaging provider Rengo to buy 25% stake in Philippines’ leading containerboard material maker
Nissin Foods forges strategic alliance for China growth
Nippon Concrete Industries to double telephone pole output in Myanmar
Japan’s Furukawa Electric to join Indonesia’s submarine cable project
Panasonic's India-incubated smart solutions boost its diversification
January 31
Japanese startup, ReNet Japan eye Cambodia for car ads expansion
Construction machinery maker Nikko to set up Thai sales unit on rising demand
Japanese restaurant operator Food Buddies opens Taiwan-style dim sum eatery in Thailand
Japan’s Fujitrans opens office in Myawaddy, Myanmar to beef up cross-border logistics
Over 50,000 Taiwan firms operating across China likely hit by coronavirus fear: reports
Philippines, India confirm 1st positive cases of coronavirus
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Indonesian univ. to develop clean energy technologies
January 30
Toyota, Honda suspending China production longer than planned over coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Asahi withdraws from Calpis soft drink venture in Thailand
NTT to test traffic monitoring system for Malaysia smart city
Mitsui Fudosan to embark on office buildings development in India
Canon fears supply chain disruption in China due to coronavirus outbreak: Kyodo
Japanese metal trader Hakudo to buy minority stake in Vietnamese peer Oristar
January 29
Nippon Travel launches crisis management center in Malaysia
ReNet Japan Group launches auto leasing business in Cambodia via takeover
Hitachi Chemical to sell electronics components business to Chinese peer
Outdoor lifestyle creator Snow Peak allies with Korean apparel firm for expansion
Hong Kong blocks individual travelers from mainland China on coronavirus outbreak
January 28
Honda to invest 5.1 tril. rupiah to boost local car parts procurement in Indonesia
Shimadzu ramping up PCB output in Philippines to boost competitiveness in equipment
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales recover to 2015 level
Coronavirus outbreak to cost Thai tourism estimated 50 bil. baht: report
Thai CP group to open 1st Makro wholesale outlet in Yangon in March: report
Nissan India banking on SUVs in revival bid
Oversea orders pour in for Indian startup's water-from-air machines
South Korea provides $50 mil loan for Philippine infrastructure program
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
January 27
Lending startup Digicro expanding online microloans in Cambodia
Japan's Softpren boosting butyl rubber, foam resin processing output in Indonesia
Maruti Suzuki India begins exporting S-Presso compact car to emerging markets
Thailand’s Amata to develop industrial park near Yangon, seeking Japanese investors
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
January 24
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Singapore budgets S$4 bil to mitigate coronavirus impacts on economy
India's Tata Power to boost EV charging stations to 700 in 2021: report
MUFG Bank launches system development, operation unit in India
Japanese women find their Valentine in Malaysia-Japan Dateworks speed dating
China's Great Wall Motors to buy General Motors' 2 Thai plants
Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu to invest in solar power project in Philippines
Japanese online programming school startup taps Indonesian market
Japanese women find their Valentine in Malaysia-Japan Dateworks speed dating
Japan’s UACJ launching auto material sales unit in southern China for eco-car demand
Suzuki indonesia goes for SUV market with XL7
Panasonic begins studying ways to sell more goods in under-tapped African market
Taiwan cable maker BizLink acquires Singapore peer for $47 mil.
February 17
60% of large Japanese firms in Thailand see coronavirus impact: survey
Toyota resuming China operations at 3 car plants this week
Honda delays Wuhan plant reopening to Feb. 24 or later amid viral crisis
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to boost industrial hydrogen production in Taiwan amid expected growth in semiconductors
Japan's UT Group to acquire Vietnamese staffing provider
Ikea Philippines postpones giant-store opening to 2021
February 14
83.1% of Japan firms in China resume operations this week: NNA survey
Panasonic launching internet-based smart home electronics in India
Japan’s Noritz to take 44% of Vietnam’s Kangaroo brand home appliance maker
ReNet Japan, fintech startup to move into Cambodia internet banking
Japan's MUFG Bank to undertake system development in India
February 13
Murata opens new plant in Malaysia to boost electronics gear output
Japan’s Gunze opens film plant for household products in Vietnam
Japanese electronics components maker Sanken Electric to shut Thai semiconductor plant
Coronavirus fears forecast to hit Singapore’s economy harder than SARS
Taiwan trims GDP growth outlook by 0.35 points to 2.37% over coronavirus scare
ASEAN trade surplus with U.S. jumps 21% last year, thanks to trade row with China
Chipmaker UMC to inject $500 mil. capital into China subsidiary to expand 5G line
Industries in India brace for supply chain disruption by coronavirus
February 12
Japanese biotech startup to mass produce fiber from spider silk for commercial use
Honda, Nissan apparently postpone resumption of Guangzhou plant operations
Vietnam gov't forecasts coronavirus outbreak may trim up to 0.7% GDP growth this year
Japanese language learning system operator Bond opens Vietnam unit
Japan's popular "Gari Gari kun" ice pops land in Myanmar
Seven Bank to install cash-recycling ATMs in Philippine 7-Eleven stores
Japanese automotive antenna maker Yokowo to venture into India with JV
Over 300 Taiwan firms suspending China factory reopening on spreading coronavirus
February 10
Toyota, Honda further delay China plant reopening amid virus outbreak
Japan's IHI to rebuild 2 bridges in Myanmar for economic corridor
Japanese electronics maker Sharp takes over Thai TV manufacturer
Japan Elevator Service to establish subsidiary in Indonesia
Hon Hai gearing up to tap auto, EV field
Honda launches Civic Hatchback RS cars in Indonesia, targets 1,800 sales this year
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to build biggest vessels for Philippine Coast Guard
February 7
Panasonic Indonesia to sell central water purifier for treating well water
Japan's Heritage Resorts opens 1st "capsule" hotel in Vietnam
Hitachi-Omron Terminal Solutions wins ATM operation contract from Thai national bank
Philippine central bank cuts key rate to 3.75% amid coronavirus fear
China automaker GWM, SAIC to make massive investments to expand business in India
Honda Indonesia launches 2 high-end big bikes to meet premium segment demand
Suzuki Motor Indonesia gears up to expand market share, exports
February 6
Japanese food maker Imuraya to tap Malaysian ice cream market
Hino Motors seeks 3.3-percent sales growth in Malaysia after slump in 2019
Myanmar exports to China surge 36% to $6.39 bil. in 2019 on robust oil, gas shipments
Japanese casual dining chain Watami closing 7 China outlets on coronavirus outbreak
Isuzu Motors halts diesel-powered Panther models production on tighter emission rules in Indonesia
Thailand’s Central Group, Austria's Signa buy Swiss retailer Globus for $1 billion
February 5
Japan firms' business sentiment in Thailand worsens to 8-year low: survey
Japanese FA system provider IDEC launches sales unit in India
Komatsu Matere scraps 2nd textile plant project in China
Fujitsu opens office in Clark SEZ to tap IT service demand
Malaysia 2019 exports log 1st drop in 10 years on sluggish electronics shipments
Japan’s leading shredder maker Meikoshokai to take over Thai production partner T Secure
February 4
Nippon Sheet Glass boosts solar-panel glass output in Vietnam
Rakuten provides AI-assisted marketing solution services with Singapore partner
Sumitomo Corp. opens Bangalore office for strategic alliance with Indian IT startups
Spiber silk developer to open artificial protein fiber plant in Thailand in 2021
Japan’s Nishimoto to buy 30% share in Vietnam’s Japanese food trader Sim Ba Trading
Taiwan’s Spirox, Japan’s Wintest team up for China's semiconductor test equipment market
February 3
Sumitomo Forestry, Kumagai Gumi team up in property projects in Asia
Packaging provider Rengo to buy 25% stake in Philippines’ leading containerboard material maker
Nissin Foods forges strategic alliance for China growth
Nippon Concrete Industries to double telephone pole output in Myanmar
Japan’s Furukawa Electric to join Indonesia’s submarine cable project
Panasonic's India-incubated smart solutions boost its diversification
January 31
Japanese startup, ReNet Japan eye Cambodia for car ads expansion
Construction machinery maker Nikko to set up Thai sales unit on rising demand
Japanese restaurant operator Food Buddies opens Taiwan-style dim sum eatery in Thailand
Japan’s Fujitrans opens office in Myawaddy, Myanmar to beef up cross-border logistics
Over 50,000 Taiwan firms operating across China likely hit by coronavirus fear: reports
Philippines, India confirm 1st positive cases of coronavirus
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Indonesian univ. to develop clean energy technologies
January 30
Toyota, Honda suspending China production longer than planned over coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Asahi withdraws from Calpis soft drink venture in Thailand
NTT to test traffic monitoring system for Malaysia smart city
Mitsui Fudosan to embark on office buildings development in India
Canon fears supply chain disruption in China due to coronavirus outbreak: Kyodo
Japanese metal trader Hakudo to buy minority stake in Vietnamese peer Oristar
January 29
Nippon Travel launches crisis management center in Malaysia
ReNet Japan Group launches auto leasing business in Cambodia via takeover
Hitachi Chemical to sell electronics components business to Chinese peer
Outdoor lifestyle creator Snow Peak allies with Korean apparel firm for expansion
Hong Kong blocks individual travelers from mainland China on coronavirus outbreak
January 28
Honda to invest 5.1 tril. rupiah to boost local car parts procurement in Indonesia
Shimadzu ramping up PCB output in Philippines to boost competitiveness in equipment
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales recover to 2015 level
Coronavirus outbreak to cost Thai tourism estimated 50 bil. baht: report
Thai CP group to open 1st Makro wholesale outlet in Yangon in March: report
Nissan India banking on SUVs in revival bid
Oversea orders pour in for Indian startup's water-from-air machines
South Korea provides $50 mil loan for Philippine infrastructure program
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
January 27
Lending startup Digicro expanding online microloans in Cambodia
Japan's Softpren boosting butyl rubber, foam resin processing output in Indonesia
Maruti Suzuki India begins exporting S-Presso compact car to emerging markets
Thailand’s Amata to develop industrial park near Yangon, seeking Japanese investors
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
January 24
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Honda delays Wuhan plant reopening to Feb. 24 or later amid viral crisis
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to boost industrial hydrogen production in Taiwan amid expected growth in semiconductors
Japan's UT Group to acquire Vietnamese staffing provider
Ikea Philippines postpones giant-store opening to 2021
83.1% of Japan firms in China resume operations this week: NNA survey
Panasonic launching internet-based smart home electronics in India
Japan’s Noritz to take 44% of Vietnam’s Kangaroo brand home appliance maker
ReNet Japan, fintech startup to move into Cambodia internet banking
Japan's MUFG Bank to undertake system development in India
February 13
Murata opens new plant in Malaysia to boost electronics gear output
Japan’s Gunze opens film plant for household products in Vietnam
Japanese electronics components maker Sanken Electric to shut Thai semiconductor plant
Coronavirus fears forecast to hit Singapore’s economy harder than SARS
Taiwan trims GDP growth outlook by 0.35 points to 2.37% over coronavirus scare
ASEAN trade surplus with U.S. jumps 21% last year, thanks to trade row with China
Chipmaker UMC to inject $500 mil. capital into China subsidiary to expand 5G line
Industries in India brace for supply chain disruption by coronavirus
February 12
Japanese biotech startup to mass produce fiber from spider silk for commercial use
Honda, Nissan apparently postpone resumption of Guangzhou plant operations
Vietnam gov't forecasts coronavirus outbreak may trim up to 0.7% GDP growth this year
Japanese language learning system operator Bond opens Vietnam unit
Japan's popular "Gari Gari kun" ice pops land in Myanmar
Seven Bank to install cash-recycling ATMs in Philippine 7-Eleven stores
Japanese automotive antenna maker Yokowo to venture into India with JV
Over 300 Taiwan firms suspending China factory reopening on spreading coronavirus
February 10
Toyota, Honda further delay China plant reopening amid virus outbreak
Japan's IHI to rebuild 2 bridges in Myanmar for economic corridor
Japanese electronics maker Sharp takes over Thai TV manufacturer
Japan Elevator Service to establish subsidiary in Indonesia
Hon Hai gearing up to tap auto, EV field
Honda launches Civic Hatchback RS cars in Indonesia, targets 1,800 sales this year
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to build biggest vessels for Philippine Coast Guard
February 7
Panasonic Indonesia to sell central water purifier for treating well water
Japan's Heritage Resorts opens 1st "capsule" hotel in Vietnam
Hitachi-Omron Terminal Solutions wins ATM operation contract from Thai national bank
Philippine central bank cuts key rate to 3.75% amid coronavirus fear
China automaker GWM, SAIC to make massive investments to expand business in India
Honda Indonesia launches 2 high-end big bikes to meet premium segment demand
Suzuki Motor Indonesia gears up to expand market share, exports
February 6
Japanese food maker Imuraya to tap Malaysian ice cream market
Hino Motors seeks 3.3-percent sales growth in Malaysia after slump in 2019
Myanmar exports to China surge 36% to $6.39 bil. in 2019 on robust oil, gas shipments
Japanese casual dining chain Watami closing 7 China outlets on coronavirus outbreak
Isuzu Motors halts diesel-powered Panther models production on tighter emission rules in Indonesia
Thailand’s Central Group, Austria's Signa buy Swiss retailer Globus for $1 billion
February 5
Japan firms' business sentiment in Thailand worsens to 8-year low: survey
Japanese FA system provider IDEC launches sales unit in India
Komatsu Matere scraps 2nd textile plant project in China
Fujitsu opens office in Clark SEZ to tap IT service demand
Malaysia 2019 exports log 1st drop in 10 years on sluggish electronics shipments
Japan’s leading shredder maker Meikoshokai to take over Thai production partner T Secure
February 4
Nippon Sheet Glass boosts solar-panel glass output in Vietnam
Rakuten provides AI-assisted marketing solution services with Singapore partner
Sumitomo Corp. opens Bangalore office for strategic alliance with Indian IT startups
Spiber silk developer to open artificial protein fiber plant in Thailand in 2021
Japan’s Nishimoto to buy 30% share in Vietnam’s Japanese food trader Sim Ba Trading
Taiwan’s Spirox, Japan’s Wintest team up for China's semiconductor test equipment market
February 3
Sumitomo Forestry, Kumagai Gumi team up in property projects in Asia
Packaging provider Rengo to buy 25% stake in Philippines’ leading containerboard material maker
Nissin Foods forges strategic alliance for China growth
Nippon Concrete Industries to double telephone pole output in Myanmar
Japan’s Furukawa Electric to join Indonesia’s submarine cable project
Panasonic's India-incubated smart solutions boost its diversification
January 31
Japanese startup, ReNet Japan eye Cambodia for car ads expansion
Construction machinery maker Nikko to set up Thai sales unit on rising demand
Japanese restaurant operator Food Buddies opens Taiwan-style dim sum eatery in Thailand
Japan’s Fujitrans opens office in Myawaddy, Myanmar to beef up cross-border logistics
Over 50,000 Taiwan firms operating across China likely hit by coronavirus fear: reports
Philippines, India confirm 1st positive cases of coronavirus
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Indonesian univ. to develop clean energy technologies
January 30
Toyota, Honda suspending China production longer than planned over coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Asahi withdraws from Calpis soft drink venture in Thailand
NTT to test traffic monitoring system for Malaysia smart city
Mitsui Fudosan to embark on office buildings development in India
Canon fears supply chain disruption in China due to coronavirus outbreak: Kyodo
Japanese metal trader Hakudo to buy minority stake in Vietnamese peer Oristar
January 29
Nippon Travel launches crisis management center in Malaysia
ReNet Japan Group launches auto leasing business in Cambodia via takeover
Hitachi Chemical to sell electronics components business to Chinese peer
Outdoor lifestyle creator Snow Peak allies with Korean apparel firm for expansion
Hong Kong blocks individual travelers from mainland China on coronavirus outbreak
January 28
Honda to invest 5.1 tril. rupiah to boost local car parts procurement in Indonesia
Shimadzu ramping up PCB output in Philippines to boost competitiveness in equipment
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales recover to 2015 level
Coronavirus outbreak to cost Thai tourism estimated 50 bil. baht: report
Thai CP group to open 1st Makro wholesale outlet in Yangon in March: report
Nissan India banking on SUVs in revival bid
Oversea orders pour in for Indian startup's water-from-air machines
South Korea provides $50 mil loan for Philippine infrastructure program
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
January 27
Lending startup Digicro expanding online microloans in Cambodia
Japan's Softpren boosting butyl rubber, foam resin processing output in Indonesia
Maruti Suzuki India begins exporting S-Presso compact car to emerging markets
Thailand’s Amata to develop industrial park near Yangon, seeking Japanese investors
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
January 24
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Taiwan trims GDP growth outlook by 0.35 points to 2.37% over coronavirus scare
ASEAN trade surplus with U.S. jumps 21% last year, thanks to trade row with China
Chipmaker UMC to inject $500 mil. capital into China subsidiary to expand 5G line
Industries in India brace for supply chain disruption by coronavirus
Japanese biotech startup to mass produce fiber from spider silk for commercial use
Honda, Nissan apparently postpone resumption of Guangzhou plant operations
Vietnam gov't forecasts coronavirus outbreak may trim up to 0.7% GDP growth this year
Japanese language learning system operator Bond opens Vietnam unit
Japan's popular "Gari Gari kun" ice pops land in Myanmar
Seven Bank to install cash-recycling ATMs in Philippine 7-Eleven stores
Japanese automotive antenna maker Yokowo to venture into India with JV
Over 300 Taiwan firms suspending China factory reopening on spreading coronavirus
February 10
Toyota, Honda further delay China plant reopening amid virus outbreak
Japan's IHI to rebuild 2 bridges in Myanmar for economic corridor
Japanese electronics maker Sharp takes over Thai TV manufacturer
Japan Elevator Service to establish subsidiary in Indonesia
Hon Hai gearing up to tap auto, EV field
Honda launches Civic Hatchback RS cars in Indonesia, targets 1,800 sales this year
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to build biggest vessels for Philippine Coast Guard
February 7
Panasonic Indonesia to sell central water purifier for treating well water
Japan's Heritage Resorts opens 1st "capsule" hotel in Vietnam
Hitachi-Omron Terminal Solutions wins ATM operation contract from Thai national bank
Philippine central bank cuts key rate to 3.75% amid coronavirus fear
China automaker GWM, SAIC to make massive investments to expand business in India
Honda Indonesia launches 2 high-end big bikes to meet premium segment demand
Suzuki Motor Indonesia gears up to expand market share, exports
February 6
Japanese food maker Imuraya to tap Malaysian ice cream market
Hino Motors seeks 3.3-percent sales growth in Malaysia after slump in 2019
Myanmar exports to China surge 36% to $6.39 bil. in 2019 on robust oil, gas shipments
Japanese casual dining chain Watami closing 7 China outlets on coronavirus outbreak
Isuzu Motors halts diesel-powered Panther models production on tighter emission rules in Indonesia
Thailand’s Central Group, Austria's Signa buy Swiss retailer Globus for $1 billion
February 5
Japan firms' business sentiment in Thailand worsens to 8-year low: survey
Japanese FA system provider IDEC launches sales unit in India
Komatsu Matere scraps 2nd textile plant project in China
Fujitsu opens office in Clark SEZ to tap IT service demand
Malaysia 2019 exports log 1st drop in 10 years on sluggish electronics shipments
Japan’s leading shredder maker Meikoshokai to take over Thai production partner T Secure
February 4
Nippon Sheet Glass boosts solar-panel glass output in Vietnam
Rakuten provides AI-assisted marketing solution services with Singapore partner
Sumitomo Corp. opens Bangalore office for strategic alliance with Indian IT startups
Spiber silk developer to open artificial protein fiber plant in Thailand in 2021
Japan’s Nishimoto to buy 30% share in Vietnam’s Japanese food trader Sim Ba Trading
Taiwan’s Spirox, Japan’s Wintest team up for China's semiconductor test equipment market
February 3
Sumitomo Forestry, Kumagai Gumi team up in property projects in Asia
Packaging provider Rengo to buy 25% stake in Philippines’ leading containerboard material maker
Nissin Foods forges strategic alliance for China growth
Nippon Concrete Industries to double telephone pole output in Myanmar
Japan’s Furukawa Electric to join Indonesia’s submarine cable project
Panasonic's India-incubated smart solutions boost its diversification
January 31
Japanese startup, ReNet Japan eye Cambodia for car ads expansion
Construction machinery maker Nikko to set up Thai sales unit on rising demand
Japanese restaurant operator Food Buddies opens Taiwan-style dim sum eatery in Thailand
Japan’s Fujitrans opens office in Myawaddy, Myanmar to beef up cross-border logistics
Over 50,000 Taiwan firms operating across China likely hit by coronavirus fear: reports
Philippines, India confirm 1st positive cases of coronavirus
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Indonesian univ. to develop clean energy technologies
January 30
Toyota, Honda suspending China production longer than planned over coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Asahi withdraws from Calpis soft drink venture in Thailand
NTT to test traffic monitoring system for Malaysia smart city
Mitsui Fudosan to embark on office buildings development in India
Canon fears supply chain disruption in China due to coronavirus outbreak: Kyodo
Japanese metal trader Hakudo to buy minority stake in Vietnamese peer Oristar
January 29
Nippon Travel launches crisis management center in Malaysia
ReNet Japan Group launches auto leasing business in Cambodia via takeover
Hitachi Chemical to sell electronics components business to Chinese peer
Outdoor lifestyle creator Snow Peak allies with Korean apparel firm for expansion
Hong Kong blocks individual travelers from mainland China on coronavirus outbreak
January 28
Honda to invest 5.1 tril. rupiah to boost local car parts procurement in Indonesia
Shimadzu ramping up PCB output in Philippines to boost competitiveness in equipment
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales recover to 2015 level
Coronavirus outbreak to cost Thai tourism estimated 50 bil. baht: report
Thai CP group to open 1st Makro wholesale outlet in Yangon in March: report
Nissan India banking on SUVs in revival bid
Oversea orders pour in for Indian startup's water-from-air machines
South Korea provides $50 mil loan for Philippine infrastructure program
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
January 27
Lending startup Digicro expanding online microloans in Cambodia
Japan's Softpren boosting butyl rubber, foam resin processing output in Indonesia
Maruti Suzuki India begins exporting S-Presso compact car to emerging markets
Thailand’s Amata to develop industrial park near Yangon, seeking Japanese investors
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
January 24
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Toyota, Honda further delay China plant reopening amid virus outbreak
Japan's IHI to rebuild 2 bridges in Myanmar for economic corridor
Japanese electronics maker Sharp takes over Thai TV manufacturer
Japan Elevator Service to establish subsidiary in Indonesia
Hon Hai gearing up to tap auto, EV field
Honda launches Civic Hatchback RS cars in Indonesia, targets 1,800 sales this year
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to build biggest vessels for Philippine Coast Guard
Panasonic Indonesia to sell central water purifier for treating well water
Japan's Heritage Resorts opens 1st "capsule" hotel in Vietnam
Hitachi-Omron Terminal Solutions wins ATM operation contract from Thai national bank
Philippine central bank cuts key rate to 3.75% amid coronavirus fear
China automaker GWM, SAIC to make massive investments to expand business in India
Honda Indonesia launches 2 high-end big bikes to meet premium segment demand
Suzuki Motor Indonesia gears up to expand market share, exports
February 6
Japanese food maker Imuraya to tap Malaysian ice cream market
Hino Motors seeks 3.3-percent sales growth in Malaysia after slump in 2019
Myanmar exports to China surge 36% to $6.39 bil. in 2019 on robust oil, gas shipments
Japanese casual dining chain Watami closing 7 China outlets on coronavirus outbreak
Isuzu Motors halts diesel-powered Panther models production on tighter emission rules in Indonesia
Thailand’s Central Group, Austria's Signa buy Swiss retailer Globus for $1 billion
February 5
Japan firms' business sentiment in Thailand worsens to 8-year low: survey
Japanese FA system provider IDEC launches sales unit in India
Komatsu Matere scraps 2nd textile plant project in China
Fujitsu opens office in Clark SEZ to tap IT service demand
Malaysia 2019 exports log 1st drop in 10 years on sluggish electronics shipments
Japan’s leading shredder maker Meikoshokai to take over Thai production partner T Secure
February 4
Nippon Sheet Glass boosts solar-panel glass output in Vietnam
Rakuten provides AI-assisted marketing solution services with Singapore partner
Sumitomo Corp. opens Bangalore office for strategic alliance with Indian IT startups
Spiber silk developer to open artificial protein fiber plant in Thailand in 2021
Japan’s Nishimoto to buy 30% share in Vietnam’s Japanese food trader Sim Ba Trading
Taiwan’s Spirox, Japan’s Wintest team up for China's semiconductor test equipment market
February 3
Sumitomo Forestry, Kumagai Gumi team up in property projects in Asia
Packaging provider Rengo to buy 25% stake in Philippines’ leading containerboard material maker
Nissin Foods forges strategic alliance for China growth
Nippon Concrete Industries to double telephone pole output in Myanmar
Japan’s Furukawa Electric to join Indonesia’s submarine cable project
Panasonic's India-incubated smart solutions boost its diversification
January 31
Japanese startup, ReNet Japan eye Cambodia for car ads expansion
Construction machinery maker Nikko to set up Thai sales unit on rising demand
Japanese restaurant operator Food Buddies opens Taiwan-style dim sum eatery in Thailand
Japan’s Fujitrans opens office in Myawaddy, Myanmar to beef up cross-border logistics
Over 50,000 Taiwan firms operating across China likely hit by coronavirus fear: reports
Philippines, India confirm 1st positive cases of coronavirus
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Indonesian univ. to develop clean energy technologies
January 30
Toyota, Honda suspending China production longer than planned over coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Asahi withdraws from Calpis soft drink venture in Thailand
NTT to test traffic monitoring system for Malaysia smart city
Mitsui Fudosan to embark on office buildings development in India
Canon fears supply chain disruption in China due to coronavirus outbreak: Kyodo
Japanese metal trader Hakudo to buy minority stake in Vietnamese peer Oristar
January 29
Nippon Travel launches crisis management center in Malaysia
ReNet Japan Group launches auto leasing business in Cambodia via takeover
Hitachi Chemical to sell electronics components business to Chinese peer
Outdoor lifestyle creator Snow Peak allies with Korean apparel firm for expansion
Hong Kong blocks individual travelers from mainland China on coronavirus outbreak
January 28
Honda to invest 5.1 tril. rupiah to boost local car parts procurement in Indonesia
Shimadzu ramping up PCB output in Philippines to boost competitiveness in equipment
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales recover to 2015 level
Coronavirus outbreak to cost Thai tourism estimated 50 bil. baht: report
Thai CP group to open 1st Makro wholesale outlet in Yangon in March: report
Nissan India banking on SUVs in revival bid
Oversea orders pour in for Indian startup's water-from-air machines
South Korea provides $50 mil loan for Philippine infrastructure program
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
January 27
Lending startup Digicro expanding online microloans in Cambodia
Japan's Softpren boosting butyl rubber, foam resin processing output in Indonesia
Maruti Suzuki India begins exporting S-Presso compact car to emerging markets
Thailand’s Amata to develop industrial park near Yangon, seeking Japanese investors
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
January 24
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Myanmar exports to China surge 36% to $6.39 bil. in 2019 on robust oil, gas shipments
Japanese casual dining chain Watami closing 7 China outlets on coronavirus outbreak
Isuzu Motors halts diesel-powered Panther models production on tighter emission rules in Indonesia
Thailand’s Central Group, Austria's Signa buy Swiss retailer Globus for $1 billion
Japan firms' business sentiment in Thailand worsens to 8-year low: survey
Japanese FA system provider IDEC launches sales unit in India
Komatsu Matere scraps 2nd textile plant project in China
Fujitsu opens office in Clark SEZ to tap IT service demand
Malaysia 2019 exports log 1st drop in 10 years on sluggish electronics shipments
Japan’s leading shredder maker Meikoshokai to take over Thai production partner T Secure
February 4
Nippon Sheet Glass boosts solar-panel glass output in Vietnam
Rakuten provides AI-assisted marketing solution services with Singapore partner
Sumitomo Corp. opens Bangalore office for strategic alliance with Indian IT startups
Spiber silk developer to open artificial protein fiber plant in Thailand in 2021
Japan’s Nishimoto to buy 30% share in Vietnam’s Japanese food trader Sim Ba Trading
Taiwan’s Spirox, Japan’s Wintest team up for China's semiconductor test equipment market
February 3
Sumitomo Forestry, Kumagai Gumi team up in property projects in Asia
Packaging provider Rengo to buy 25% stake in Philippines’ leading containerboard material maker
Nissin Foods forges strategic alliance for China growth
Nippon Concrete Industries to double telephone pole output in Myanmar
Japan’s Furukawa Electric to join Indonesia’s submarine cable project
Panasonic's India-incubated smart solutions boost its diversification
January 31
Japanese startup, ReNet Japan eye Cambodia for car ads expansion
Construction machinery maker Nikko to set up Thai sales unit on rising demand
Japanese restaurant operator Food Buddies opens Taiwan-style dim sum eatery in Thailand
Japan’s Fujitrans opens office in Myawaddy, Myanmar to beef up cross-border logistics
Over 50,000 Taiwan firms operating across China likely hit by coronavirus fear: reports
Philippines, India confirm 1st positive cases of coronavirus
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Indonesian univ. to develop clean energy technologies
January 30
Toyota, Honda suspending China production longer than planned over coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Asahi withdraws from Calpis soft drink venture in Thailand
NTT to test traffic monitoring system for Malaysia smart city
Mitsui Fudosan to embark on office buildings development in India
Canon fears supply chain disruption in China due to coronavirus outbreak: Kyodo
Japanese metal trader Hakudo to buy minority stake in Vietnamese peer Oristar
January 29
Nippon Travel launches crisis management center in Malaysia
ReNet Japan Group launches auto leasing business in Cambodia via takeover
Hitachi Chemical to sell electronics components business to Chinese peer
Outdoor lifestyle creator Snow Peak allies with Korean apparel firm for expansion
Hong Kong blocks individual travelers from mainland China on coronavirus outbreak
January 28
Honda to invest 5.1 tril. rupiah to boost local car parts procurement in Indonesia
Shimadzu ramping up PCB output in Philippines to boost competitiveness in equipment
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales recover to 2015 level
Coronavirus outbreak to cost Thai tourism estimated 50 bil. baht: report
Thai CP group to open 1st Makro wholesale outlet in Yangon in March: report
Nissan India banking on SUVs in revival bid
Oversea orders pour in for Indian startup's water-from-air machines
South Korea provides $50 mil loan for Philippine infrastructure program
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
January 27
Lending startup Digicro expanding online microloans in Cambodia
Japan's Softpren boosting butyl rubber, foam resin processing output in Indonesia
Maruti Suzuki India begins exporting S-Presso compact car to emerging markets
Thailand’s Amata to develop industrial park near Yangon, seeking Japanese investors
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
January 24
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Spiber silk developer to open artificial protein fiber plant in Thailand in 2021
Japan’s Nishimoto to buy 30% share in Vietnam’s Japanese food trader Sim Ba Trading
Taiwan’s Spirox, Japan’s Wintest team up for China's semiconductor test equipment market
Sumitomo Forestry, Kumagai Gumi team up in property projects in Asia
Packaging provider Rengo to buy 25% stake in Philippines’ leading containerboard material maker
Nissin Foods forges strategic alliance for China growth
Nippon Concrete Industries to double telephone pole output in Myanmar
Japan’s Furukawa Electric to join Indonesia’s submarine cable project
Panasonic's India-incubated smart solutions boost its diversification
January 31
Japanese startup, ReNet Japan eye Cambodia for car ads expansion
Construction machinery maker Nikko to set up Thai sales unit on rising demand
Japanese restaurant operator Food Buddies opens Taiwan-style dim sum eatery in Thailand
Japan’s Fujitrans opens office in Myawaddy, Myanmar to beef up cross-border logistics
Over 50,000 Taiwan firms operating across China likely hit by coronavirus fear: reports
Philippines, India confirm 1st positive cases of coronavirus
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Indonesian univ. to develop clean energy technologies
January 30
Toyota, Honda suspending China production longer than planned over coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Asahi withdraws from Calpis soft drink venture in Thailand
NTT to test traffic monitoring system for Malaysia smart city
Mitsui Fudosan to embark on office buildings development in India
Canon fears supply chain disruption in China due to coronavirus outbreak: Kyodo
Japanese metal trader Hakudo to buy minority stake in Vietnamese peer Oristar
January 29
Nippon Travel launches crisis management center in Malaysia
ReNet Japan Group launches auto leasing business in Cambodia via takeover
Hitachi Chemical to sell electronics components business to Chinese peer
Outdoor lifestyle creator Snow Peak allies with Korean apparel firm for expansion
Hong Kong blocks individual travelers from mainland China on coronavirus outbreak
January 28
Honda to invest 5.1 tril. rupiah to boost local car parts procurement in Indonesia
Shimadzu ramping up PCB output in Philippines to boost competitiveness in equipment
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales recover to 2015 level
Coronavirus outbreak to cost Thai tourism estimated 50 bil. baht: report
Thai CP group to open 1st Makro wholesale outlet in Yangon in March: report
Nissan India banking on SUVs in revival bid
Oversea orders pour in for Indian startup's water-from-air machines
South Korea provides $50 mil loan for Philippine infrastructure program
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
January 27
Lending startup Digicro expanding online microloans in Cambodia
Japan's Softpren boosting butyl rubber, foam resin processing output in Indonesia
Maruti Suzuki India begins exporting S-Presso compact car to emerging markets
Thailand’s Amata to develop industrial park near Yangon, seeking Japanese investors
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
January 24
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Construction machinery maker Nikko to set up Thai sales unit on rising demand
Japanese restaurant operator Food Buddies opens Taiwan-style dim sum eatery in Thailand
Japan’s Fujitrans opens office in Myawaddy, Myanmar to beef up cross-border logistics
Over 50,000 Taiwan firms operating across China likely hit by coronavirus fear: reports
Philippines, India confirm 1st positive cases of coronavirus
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Indonesian univ. to develop clean energy technologies
Toyota, Honda suspending China production longer than planned over coronavirus outbreak
Japan's Asahi withdraws from Calpis soft drink venture in Thailand
NTT to test traffic monitoring system for Malaysia smart city
Mitsui Fudosan to embark on office buildings development in India
Canon fears supply chain disruption in China due to coronavirus outbreak: Kyodo
Japanese metal trader Hakudo to buy minority stake in Vietnamese peer Oristar
January 29
Nippon Travel launches crisis management center in Malaysia
ReNet Japan Group launches auto leasing business in Cambodia via takeover
Hitachi Chemical to sell electronics components business to Chinese peer
Outdoor lifestyle creator Snow Peak allies with Korean apparel firm for expansion
Hong Kong blocks individual travelers from mainland China on coronavirus outbreak
January 28
Honda to invest 5.1 tril. rupiah to boost local car parts procurement in Indonesia
Shimadzu ramping up PCB output in Philippines to boost competitiveness in equipment
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales recover to 2015 level
Coronavirus outbreak to cost Thai tourism estimated 50 bil. baht: report
Thai CP group to open 1st Makro wholesale outlet in Yangon in March: report
Nissan India banking on SUVs in revival bid
Oversea orders pour in for Indian startup's water-from-air machines
South Korea provides $50 mil loan for Philippine infrastructure program
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
January 27
Lending startup Digicro expanding online microloans in Cambodia
Japan's Softpren boosting butyl rubber, foam resin processing output in Indonesia
Maruti Suzuki India begins exporting S-Presso compact car to emerging markets
Thailand’s Amata to develop industrial park near Yangon, seeking Japanese investors
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
January 24
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Hong Kong blocks individual travelers from mainland China on coronavirus outbreak
Honda to invest 5.1 tril. rupiah to boost local car parts procurement in Indonesia
Shimadzu ramping up PCB output in Philippines to boost competitiveness in equipment
Indonesia’s motorcycle sales recover to 2015 level
Coronavirus outbreak to cost Thai tourism estimated 50 bil. baht: report
Thai CP group to open 1st Makro wholesale outlet in Yangon in March: report
Nissan India banking on SUVs in revival bid
Oversea orders pour in for Indian startup's water-from-air machines
South Korea provides $50 mil loan for Philippine infrastructure program
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
January 27
Lending startup Digicro expanding online microloans in Cambodia
Japan's Softpren boosting butyl rubber, foam resin processing output in Indonesia
Maruti Suzuki India begins exporting S-Presso compact car to emerging markets
Thailand’s Amata to develop industrial park near Yangon, seeking Japanese investors
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
January 24
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Japan's Kodama Chemical Industry closing China unit on continued loss
Japan’s Belluna launching doctors, nurses staffing service via takeover of Singapore firm
Toyota Tsusho opens Singapore unit for R&D on connected mobility service
Japan realtor Yamaman to open 1st overseas hotel in Yangon in Feb.
Thailand’s 2019 new vehicle sales dip 3.3% to 1 mil. units
Japanese telecom giant NTT opens Myanmar unit to offer equipment
Indonesia expects commercial vehicle rebound, 2019 sales fell 18.3%
January 23
Mitsubishi’s Xpander beats Toyota’s Avanza in Indonesian vehicle production
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
January 22
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Japanese auto parts maker Hirotec to expand Indian plant
Konoike to buy stake in apparel inspection firm in Bangladesh
Thai vehicle exports in 2019 fall below 1.1 mil. for 1st time in 7 years
Sluggish exports trim Thailand’s 2019 vehicle output
German chemical giant BASF to build Asia-Pacific agrichemical hub in Singapore
Toyota Indonesia's 2019 car export best-ever in 5 years
Malaysian automaker Perodua plans 86% boost in capital investment
Japan firms in Indonesia to increase pay at slower pace in 2020: NNA survey
Conveyor-belt sushi dining chain Kura Sushi to open outlet in Shanghai
Mitsui, PTT to form robotics, AI venture in Thailand
Developer Takara Leben group opens Vietnam unit to manage its condos in Haiphong
Dental clinic equipment maker Shofu to produce abrasives in Vietnam for global market
January 21
Japanese pawnshop firm Sou to set up China, Singapore, Europe units
Mitsui Fudosan to open 1st outlet mall in southern Taiwan in 2022
Samsung to build $500 mil. smartphone display plant in India: report
Yusen Logistics wins AS9120 certification for aerospace, defense parts in Singapore
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
January 20
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
China to ban output and sales of single-use plastic items from 2025
China’s new car sales this year likely to remain flat at 25 mil.: industry minister
Toyota gets approval for EV, plug-in hybrid vehicles production in Thailand
Hon Hai Precision, Fiat Chrysler to form EV venture in China
Indonesia new car sales in 2019 fall 11% to 1.03 mil. units, 1st drop in 4 yrs
SE Asian travelers to Japan hit record high for 8 yrs in row, total 3,83 mil. in 2019
Singapore exports mark 1st increase in 10 months in Dec. 2019 on growth for China
China's GDP growth slows to 6.1% in 2019, lowest level in 29 yrs
India’s Mahindra to buy online car sales platformer Fifth Gear Ventures
Diplomatic row throws Malaysia’s palm oil export to India into headwinds
January 17
Japan's Meidensha to acquire 41% stake in Vietnamese switchboard maker
Japanese staffing agency Copro to launch Singapore unit to send Southeast Asian workers to home
Honda Indonesia launches latest scooter in stable 2020 market
Hitachi completes elevator test tower at world’s highest level in Guangzhou, China
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
January 16
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Japan's bridal jewelry dealer New Art to open Singapore unit to tap SE Asian market
Sompo Indonesia to launch malaria insurance as part of disease eradication effort
Semiconductor giant TSMC upbeat on 2020 sales for 5G phones and fast computers
NNA survey: Japan firms in India eye average 8% wage hike in 2020, against 9.4% last year
Mitsubishi Motors to launch showroom in the Philippines to supply solar power to EVs
76% of British accountant body members predict worsening H.K. economy in 2020
Taiwan’s JKOS Network begins mobile payment service in Japan
Chinese steel industry vows to shift emphasis from quantity to quality
January 15
NNA survey: Japan firms in Thailand plan average 4.0% wage hike, down 0.2 point
Japan's Obayashi, Salim Group to launch farm project in Indonesia
Sumitomo Rubber to open natural rubber procurement specialty unit in Singapore
Japan's Sompo Holdings to begin selling malaria insurance in Indonesia by Sept.
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
January 14
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
China 2019 exports at $2.49 tril. with growth slowing to 0.5% amid trade row with U.S.
Taiwan Walsin Lihwa to build $500 mil. nickel pig iron processing plant in Indonesia: report
Sluggish commercial vehicle sales in India to continue amid slowdown, regulatory changes
Taiwan New Kinpo Group expanding printer capacity in China despite trade row
Japan’s Mos Burger to open 5 outlets in Philippines this year
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical to set up sales unit in Malaysia
Japanese "matchmaking restaurant" chain Aisekiya taps Southeast Asia
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor increasingly hiring Vietnamese auto technicians
China’s 2019 new vehicle sales suffer 2nd straight annual drop
Labor union applications in H.K. in 2019 June-Dec. period total 135, up from only 10
8 Japanese carmakers sell 960,000 vehicles in Indonesia in 2019, off 12%: NNA survey
January 10
Ricoh to launch digital printer plant in China in April
JXTG Energy opens lubricant sales company in Philippines
Japanese civil engineer Nippon Koei to embark on India’s infrastructure projects
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
January 9
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Japan's Arakawa Chemical Industries to build factory for paper-reinforcing chemicals in Vietnam
Over 60% of Myanmar middle class in Yangon hopes to buy cars in 3 yrs
Philippines eager for swift creation of Japan's masterplan for Subic development
Japanese robotics firm Fuji launches Indian arm to beef up sales
Bandai Namco opens its largest amusement arcade in India
Japan provides extra loan to strengthen 2 Manila bridges against earthquakes
Toyota new car sales in China in 2019 log record 1.62 mil. units, topping Japan for 1st time
Showa Denko to build new high-purity gas plant for electronics in Shanghai
Mitsubishi, Shinkong Synthetic to boost PET chemical recycling capacity in Thailand
Kyushu Electric to run micro grids on Philippine remote islands with PowerSource
Call center operator Bellsystem24 buys stake in True Touch to enter Thai market
Kameda Seika and local partner launch premium rice snacks in India
Severe flooding in Indonesia hurts suppliers, employees of Japanese-invested companies
Isuzu investing $131 mil. to produce low-emission trucks in Taiwan
January 8
Competing growth strategies for Taiwan as Tsai leads in election poll
Aozora Bank to acquire 15% stake in Vietnamese bank OCB
Japan's Air Water allies with Vietnam's Pacific Petro to launch LPG sales
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
December 20
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Isuzu Motors to build eco-truck plant in Taiwan amid tightening emission rules
Japan's Central Nippon Expressway to join service area operation in Taiwan
Malaysia, China team up in next generation vehicle development
Cafeteria operator Green House acquires Singapore’s The Wok People
Myanmar new vehicle sales likely to top 20,000 units in 2019
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to open 1st S.E. Asia hotel in Bangkok
Japanese steel trader Hanwa to buy 10% stake in Myanmar’s major steel processor
Amazon to set up 3 cloud services data centers in Indonesia
Major equipment maker China First Heavy to invest $8.5 bil. in Indonesia: report
Mos Burger, Pepper Lunch add Meiji cheeses in their Hong Kong meals
Taiwan meat-substitute makers take growing share of enthusiastic global market
December 19
Tokyu Fudosan to invest in major Malaysian development project
Japanese used car dealer Carchs to launch China JV to sell to C. Asia, Europe
Japan’s Ezaki Glico to produce Pocky chocolate biscuit sticks in Indonesia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
December 18
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Showa Denko to acquire Hitachi Chemical for 960 bil. yen
Japan’s RS Technologies to set up 12-inch silicon wafer venture in China
TV Tokyo to produce animation programs in China
Japan's NEDO launches fuel station in Indonesia's push for CNG vehicles
MinebeaMitsumi to shift part of game console production from China to Cambodia
Malaysian internet car auctioneer Carsome raises $50 mil from Japan, U.S., Chinese financiers
Carsome, Japan Bike Auction collaborate to expand used car sales in Indonesia
Taiwan food processor, Showa Sangyo of Japan set up JVs to process eggs, mill flour
Panasonic to open its 4th wiring gears plant in India
SMBC buys 5.4% share in Indian nonbank Northern Arc Capital to boost microfinance
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Analysts don't expect baht to weaken, but Thai bank thinks differently
December 17
Tanaka Kikinzoku to open India unit to meet industrial needs for precious metals
Drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi to open 1st Vietnam outlet in Ho Chi Minh City
Trader Toyota Tsusho to build 2nd rental factory in Poipet, Cambodia
Sumitomo launches geothermal power plant in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Japan’s Dowa to build hazardous waste incineration plant in West Java
ATM Japan joins Indonesian firm to serve growing local demand
Hit by U.S.-China trade dispute, Taiwan laptop maker Inventec to invest $10.3 mil in Malaysia
December 16
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Bangkok Bank to buy Indonesian peer Permata for $ 2.67 bil.
Japan's Kobelco Eco-Solutions completes water treatment facility near Phnom Penh
Japanese food trader Kato Sangyo to buy Malaysia's Merison for expansion in SE Asia
Japan's air conditioner maker Daikin shifting production from Thailand to Australia
Hokkaido-based HR agency Regions opens 1st overseas unit in Taiwan
Realtor Legal to open its 1st unit abroad in Singapore to lure investment in Japan
Sojitz ties up with Yuchengco Group in Geely-brand car sales in Philippines: sources
Isuzu Indonesia begins exporting Traga pickup trucks to Philippines
Sukiya beef bowl opens first Hong Kong outlet
December 13
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
December 12
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Japan's Zensho opens 1st Sukiya beef rice bowl outlet in Hong Kong
Chemical maker Tosoh to produce quartz glass products in S. Korea for supply to Samsung, SK hynex
NTT to build $400 mil undersea cable linking Singapore to Myanmar, India
Isuzu Motors' Indonesian unit shipping Traga pickup truck to Philippines, marking its 1st export
Aozora Bank allies with China Renaissance Holdings to facilitate M&A between Japanese and Chinese firms
Murata Manufacturing to begin traffic data sales in Indonesia
Mos Food offers vegetable meat burgers in Singapore
India’s preventive healthcare firm GOQii eyes Japan entry with trader Mitsui
Malaysia’s Afjets joins Japanese and S. Korean firms in exporting palm oil to Japan
LNG buyer JERA launches shale gas processing plant in U.S. for Asia and Europe
Used clothing, goods retailer Bookoff expanding store network in Malaysia
December 11
Toyota to open logistics facility in Philippines on growing demand for imported cars
Hong Kong retail sector mulls slashing over 5,600 jobs in next 6 months
Thailand's EV sales in Nov. record-high, supported by Chinese brand
Used brand goods seller Komehyo to close Beijing unit on low trade-in
Takashimaya, contractor Shimizu jointly acquire office, mall complex in Hanoi
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
December 10
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Japanese logistics firm Nikkon opens its 1st warehouse in Malaysia
Japanese EMS firm Sumitronics opens factory in Cambodian town of Poipet on border with Thailand
Malaysia's Etika under Japan beverage maker Asahi group to buy Singapore’s vending machine operator Advend Systems
Marubeni, SMBC, 2 other Japan firms invest in venture fund managed by Singapore state investor Temasek’s arm
Japanese electrical engineering firm Kandenko to buy 40% stake in Philippine peer PHPC
State-backed think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts around 6% economic growth in 2020
Itochu enters joint venture to sell goods in Chinese baby care and maternity market
Toyota offers mobile app to grow in Indonesia, become more digitized overall
Component makers defer $2 billion investment plan amid automobile slowdown in India
December 9
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance partners with KBZ Group to penetrate Myanmar market
Panasonic to open home appliance plant for 1st time in 16 yrs in China in 2021: Kyodo
Asahi Kasei acquires Indonesia's halal certification for microcrystalline cellulose
Hankyu Hanshin Properties to build 1,700 houses for sale in 2 cities near Manila
Trading house Marubeni to invest in Chinese eco-vehicle venture Byton: local report
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
December 6
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Japanese fintech firm Incir allies with Singapore's Moby Group for e-commerce business
Dai-ichi Life Insurance launches keyman insurance in Indonesia
Uniqlo opens 1st shop in Vietnam, entering 6th country in SE Asia
Conveyer-belt sushi restaurant chain operator Sushiro posting robust sales in Hong Kong despite continued unrest
Japan retail giant Aeon opens 2nd shopping mall in Hanoi
Ride-hailing firm Grab launches payment card with Mastercard in Singapore, eyeing SE Asia
Coca-Cola to build plastic bottle-recycling plant in Philippines, its 1st in SE Asia
Honda Motor cracking down harder on counterfeit motorcycle parts in India, with confiscated items up fourfold to over 50,000 in FY2018
Japan's Toko Electrical Construction opens Myanmar unit to meet engineering work demand
December 5
Nintendo to release Nintendo Switch console in China for 1st time on Dec.10
Mitsui Sugar to open refined sugar plant in China’s Liaoning in late 2020
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
December 4
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Marubeni Construction Material Lease to form China unit for earth retainment work
Car antenna maker Harada Industry to open new Vietnam plant to expand capacity
M'bishi Heavy opens Yangon office to meet demand for power generators, transport gear
Mitsui, Indonesia’s PGN to deploy ICT for natural gas infrastructure development
Singapore’s Parkway Life REIT buys 3 nursing properties in Japan
Nisshin Foods opens premix factory in Vietnam, shifting from imports from Thailand
Auto parts maker Denso expanding plant in Phnom Penh special economic zone
Japan's fan club platform operator Skiyaki to establish 1st overseas unit in Singapore
Toyota opens its 1st car leasing unit in China in Hainan, eyeing tourists
Japan’s JTB, China's Trip.com tie up to promote winter sport service for China travelers
Concrete pipe maker Nippon Hume to divest 60% stake in Thai subsidiary to Mongheng Group
Vingroup, Masan to create biggest retail platform through merger
December 3
BMW, Great Wall Motor to build 160,000-unit EV plant in eastern China in 2022
Japan's Suzuki Shokai, Hong Kong-listed Chiho Environmental Group to begin recycling scrap metal with Thailand's Hidaka Yookoo
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
December 2
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Cambodia’s Acleda Bank funded by Japan's SMBC set to go public as first listed local lender: report
Yamaha Motor launches remodeled mainstay scooter, 2 sporty motorcycles in Indonesia
Hong Kong’s Oct. retail sales down 24.3% y/y for sharpest drop on record
Philippine firms grow second wing in expansion in emerging Southeast Asian markets
Vietnam's Mai Linh seeks Japanese bus partnership as competition hots up
Japan's Toyo Ink opens Myanmar plant in Thilawa SEZ to capture growing packaging, ink, adhesive demand
Toyota Boshoku to sell subsidiary’s 49% stake in Kawashima Automotive Textile India to Germany's Aunde Achter & Ebels for eventual joint venture
No beer shipment from Japan to S. Korea in Oct., hit by boycott campaigns amid bilateral diplomatic row
Hotel Okura to manage hotel in Taiwan's Kaohsiung being built by Japan's Daiwa House Industry
Japan's H-One to form automotive parts joint venture in China's Wuhan in March
Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions gearing up automated teller machine shipment in India, aiming to sell up to 40,000 units by 2021
JTB, Singaporean certification sign deal to strengthen halal foods sold in Japan
November 29
Chailease Holding of Taiwan eablishes JV to expand in Indonesian finance market
Japan's Daito Trust Construction to invest $50 mil in Singapore's JustCo to enter office-sharing market
SoftBank, Lippo Karawachi team up in using AI-assisted tech to develop smart city in Indonesia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
November 28
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia
Japan's Fuji Foods to produce halal seasonings in Indonesia
Measuring equipment maker Horiba of Japan to build Shanghai plant in 2021 to tap demand for eco-vehicles, their parts
Japanese trader Mitani buys Singapore's livestock feed trader MJI Universal to capture growing demand in Asia
Japan's consulting firm Leave a Nest join hands with India's Arc Ventures to help local startups take off
Kyocera to build 3 more micro solar power grids in rural Myanmar
Taiwan New Kinpo Group to ease reliance on China by doubling capacity in Thailand
SoftBank exploring new energy storage technologies to drive green energy business
Panasonic get Malaysia’s halal certificate for water purifiers, other apparatus
Air conditioner maker Daikin buys Singapore’s BMS Engineering & Trading
Nippon Express obtains medical GDP certification at India’s Hyderabad airport
S. Korea’s LG to invest in SoftBank’s venture capital fund for AI technology
Idemitsu Kosan sets up advanced materials manufacturing unit in Malaysia