Asia Pacific

A new regulation aims to rid the palm oil supply chain of imports that come from former forestland. Southeast Asian countries say it threatens livelihoods. ​A new regulation aims to rid the palm oil supply chain of imports that come from former forestland. Southeast Asian countries say it threatens livelihoods. Read More

The island democracy urgently needs an internet backup. Mr. Musk’s total control over his Starlink service, which dominates the market, left Taiwan wary. ​The island democracy urgently needs an internet backup. Mr. Musk’s total control over his Starlink service, which dominates the market, left Taiwan wary. Read More

The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China. ​The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China. Read More

The foreign ministry accused Washington of “resorting to hegemonic moves” ahead of a House vote on a bill aimed at ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company. ​The foreign ministry accused Washington of “resorting to hegemonic moves” ahead of a House vote on a bill aimed at ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company. Read More

The Japanese company hoped to become the country’s first private business to put a satellite into orbit. The failed launch was its inaugural flight. ​The Japanese company hoped to become the country’s first private business to put a satellite into orbit. The failed launch was its inaugural flight. Read More

McDonald’s Japan apologized for a “system failure.” Some outlets in Australia closed their doors, while others reverted to taking orders with pen and paper, news outlets said. ​McDonald’s Japan apologized for a “system failure.” Some outlets in Australia closed their doors, while others reverted to taking orders with pen and paper, news outlets said. Read More

U.S. and European companies looking to diversify from China are expanding around Southeast Asia, a sign of how geopolitics is reshaping tech manufacturing. ​U.S. and European companies looking to diversify from China are expanding around Southeast Asia, a sign of how geopolitics is reshaping tech manufacturing. Read More

Also, a top U.S. senator calls for Israeli elections. ​Also, a top U.S. senator calls for Israeli elections. Read More

Increasing overseas sales of manufactured goods are helping China’s economy and creating employment, but countries from Europe to South Asia may lose jobs. ​Increasing overseas sales of manufactured goods are helping China’s economy and creating employment, but countries from Europe to South Asia may lose jobs. Read More