How Modi's BJP lost its majority in Indian elections: 5 things to know
NEW DELHI -- During India's six-week elections, most political pundits had predicted a landslide victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party.
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Panasonic scraps timetable for EV battery growth as U.S. market slows
TOKYO -- Key Tesla supplier Panasonic Energy says it is no longer aiming to triple revenue and quadruple production capacity of EV batteries by fiscal 2030, amid slower demand in North America.
Japan's auto testing scandal accelerates: 5 things to know
TOKYO -- A safety test scandal in Japan's automotive industry accelerated this week, with Toyota Motor, Mazda Motor and three other major companies disclosing widespread misconduct in the gathering of data used to apply for model certification.
Turkish airport company bets on Indonesia's 'massive' growth
JAKARTA -- The Turkish airport ground services company that recently acquired an Indonesian peer expects "massive" growth in the Southeast Asian nation's aviation sector, its chief executive said.
Younger and older Japanese divided over rise in foreigners: survey
TOKYO -- Younger Japanese people are largely welcoming of the growing number of foreign workers in Japan while older generations tend to express reservations toward the influx, a government survey shows.
Accor to open hotel in Indonesia's new capital 'before Jokowi leaves'
JAKARTA -- French hotel group Accor will open a hotel in Indonesia's new capital in the coming months, a rare foreign investment in the initial phase of the development on Borneo, and says it sees growing opportunities across Asia.
Online lender looks to revitalize Thai small loan market
TOKYO -- Thailand's first data-driven digital lending startup, ABACUS digital plans to expand its Money Thunder digital lending platform, sensing new opportunities in the country's market for small loans.
Asian countries aim for stronger ties with India after election
NEW DELHI -- Congratulations from Asian nations poured in Wednesday for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after his Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance won a third term in power.