SHANGHAI/TOKYO -- A sharp fall in China's oil imports is keeping global prices in check despite a supply crunch lasting more than 100 days due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for the world's energy trade.

TOKYO -- Japan's soft-power giants have reached a stock market turning point as the post-COVID surge gives way to an artificial intelligence boom, prompting a sectorwide valuation re-rating.

TOKYO -- An advanced U.S. military radar system under construction in Palau will strengthen the country's security, President Surangel Whipps Jr. told Nikkei Asia, as China expands its military and maritime presence in the western Pacific.

MANILA -- The death toll from the 7.8-magnitude quake that struck off the south coast of the Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday has risen to 37, disaster management authorities reported.

TOKYO -- Sony releases a new flagship version of its Xperia smartphone on Thursday, adding artificial intelligence camera capabilities as the Japanese company looks to bounce back from power malfunctions that plagued its predecessor.

TOKYO -- Japanese companies are making a clear shift toward time deposits to try to squeeze gains out of interest, even as pressure grows from investors to put more toward growth and returns.

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Profits at air carriers worldwide will likely plunge by half this year, the top industry group predicts, as the prolonged Iran war depresses demand in the region and drives up jet fuel prices.

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's massive Northern Metropolis urban development plan is attracting a wide range of companies from the territory, mainland China and abroad, a project poised to reshape the area and help bring its development more in line with Beijing's own plans.

HONG KONG -- Companies in China's solar panel industry are struggling to generate profits amid overcapacity after subsidy-driven growth in exports.