Japanese retailer says trend is global as shoppers shift to lighter layers to cope with extremes in weather
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Companies including Ford warn that steep levies for car carriers will prove counter-productive
Third generation of carmaker’s hybrid system has improved fuel efficiency enough to justify American launch next year
CEO to talk with Chinese officials next week, aiming for September unveiling of processor compliant with US export controls
Bearish outlook comes a year after state investor opened Paris office and promised to commit $19bn to the region
Supply glut and shift to lithium batteries knock demand while refiners struggle to secure enough ore
City’s standing as a global financial hub still faces several hurdles
China export restrictions affect foundry business while Nvidia has yet to approve tech group’s advanced products
Government debt at near-record low yields has increased appeal of banks’ H shares
Fashion retailer hopes threat of losing flotation will spur British regulator to soften requirements
LG Energy Solution estimates $360mn in operating income in boost from projected $1mn without credit
Territory boosted by Chinese companies looking to raise money in currency pegged to US dollar
The region’s economies include some of the biggest polluters but there is also progress on renewable energy. This annual FT-Statista survey lists the companies that have cut their carbon emissions intensity the most and explores developments in transition policy, solar and nuclear power
Sites shut down following the disaster are reactivated, while new plants may follow, sparking opposition
US ally mounts most ambitious push in decades to revitalise sector dominated by Chinese and South Korean groups
Dealmaking hits highest level since 2013 as groups seek raw materials that underpin global economy
Local jewellers chip away at European dominance in domestic market as consumers move towards homegrown products
Allusion in graphic novel to July 5 catastrophe hits flight bookings and group tour prices
Corporate governance group says transaction ‘risks squandering’ Japan’s efforts to improve shareholder protection
Australian airline investigating whether hacking group that targeted M&S is behind customer database breach
New World Development stock price rises 11% on first trading day since refinancing support secured
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Deal with Australian investor will see lenders including Ares and Westbourne take significant haircuts on their debt
South Korean group open to building third plant on the continent as it aims to replicate US success
