Hyundai tests flying taxi near Indonesia's new capital Nusantara
JAKARTA -- South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor has trialed a flying taxi near what is to be Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara.
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Japan's affordable gyms plan to expand into China and Taiwan
TOKYO -- Rizap Group, a Japanese fitness club operator, is expanding its "convenience gym" business to China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and offers additional services, including nail printing, laundry and even karaoke.
K-pop's sway over fan spending lures foreign investors
SEOUL -- K-pop's biggest stars, like global phenomenon BTS, are shaping consumer spending and moving stock markets even as the agencies behind them start to run into governance issues that could risk turning investors off.
Japanese publisher to launch 'light novel' app with AI-assisted translations
TOKYO -- Japanese publisher Shogakukan will soon launch an app to bring English versions of so-called light novels to North American readers, Nikkei has learned, with translations assisted by artificial intelligence helping to lower costs and boost output.
Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several
NEW YORK -- Vice President Kamala Harris' official nomination on Monday as the Democratic Party presidential nominee will be the second time a woman heads a major-party ticket in the U.S., a country that has never elected a female president.
Hong Kong startup founders flock north to tech hub Shenzhen
GUANGZHOU -- As China moves to integrate Hong Kong more closely with the mainland, the neighboring tech hub of Shenzhen has become a magnet for talent from the territory, drawing entrepreneurs northbound to start new businesses.
Uzbekistan wind farms planned by Japan's Toyota Tsusho, Sojitz
TOKYO -- Japanese trading houses Toyota Tsusho and Sojitz plan to build and operate wind farms in Uzbekistan, aiming to tap demand for renewable energy in a country largely reliant on natural gas for power generation.
Maldives pushes to mend relations with India, eyeing tourism and aid
NEW DELHI -- After months of strain in its ties with India, the Maldives appears to be making efforts to reset the relationship by wooing tourists from its big neighbor and acknowledging New Delhi's financial support in strengthening the island country's economy.