Nikkei Asia

China aims to break Europe’s longstanding grip on the shipbuilding industry.

The Li Ka-shing family empire continues to build a war chest for new opportunities, even as a major deal has stalled.

The latest five-year plan seeks to expand the local capital market and encourage listings by large private firms.

The sector is expanding much faster than broader economies in the region.

The chairman has shrugged off the drop in gold prices amid the Iran war and is targeting expansion in Southeast Asia and Japan.

Huge investments have helped the two carmakers grab market share in the stronghold of Japanese rivals.

The government is open to working with the private sector on launches and communications.

The CEO talks of impending market saturation, "dark stores," and entry into the Bangladesh market.

The Chinese tech giant said it spent a record amount on R&D in 2025.