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TOKYO -- Japan's stock market rally has slowed since mid-July, and in early trade Thursday, the benchmark Nikkei Stock Averagewas down 3%, as professional investors turn their attention to the adverse impact of the weak yen.
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's new government is launching an ambitious program of economic and social reform despite opposition parties' control of the legislature, Premier Cho Jung-tai told Nikkei Asia, with plans to drum up almost $100 billion in investment.
TOKYO -- Honda Motor plans to slash production capacity for gasoline-fueled vehicles in China by one-third, equivalent to about 10% of its global output, as falling sales of Japanese cars spur changes across the entire Chinese supply chain, Nikkei has learned.
TAIPEI -- China's tighter regulation of its rare-earths industry is likely to accelerate global efforts to diversify the supply of these critical materials away from Asia's biggest economy, according to European chemical supplier Solvay.
TOKYO -- Chinese companies have been exporting precision parts used in Russian weapons to a Belarusian defense contractor even after it was hit with sanctions over Ukraine, documents seen by Nikkei show.
Asia-Pacific markets fell on Wednesday as traders assessed July business activity data from Australia, tech earnings from the U.S. and awaited Japan PMI readings.
SINGAPORE -- Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC is shifting the focus of its investment team in China to look for newer "niche opportunities," a senior executive told Nikkei Asia, as the region's largest economy is expected to take longer to transform itself into a new economic model.
TOKYO -- Canada seeks a "pragmatic" approach to diplomacy with China while also prioritizing partnerships with Japan and South Korea, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly told Nikkei on Tuesday.