Economy

Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as frontrunner to succeed his 85-year-old father as Iran's Supreme Leader, raising questions about dynastic succession in the Islamic Republic.

Suzuki's acquisition of Kanadevia's solid-state battery unit signals Japan's renewed push in EV technology. What does this mean for the global battery race and established players like Tesla and BYD?

Kraken becomes first crypto company to secure Fed master account, gaining direct access to Fedwire payment system. Limited approval speeds up institutional deposits but excludes full banking privileges.

Bitcoin surges to one-month high of $71,800 amid Middle East conflict, joining gold and silver as haven assets. But who are the real winners in this crypto rally?

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF custody choice reveals the new power dynamics in digital asset management. What does this partnership mean for traditional finance's crypto future?

Xiaomi commits to annual smartphone chip releases, challenging Apple and Samsung's dominance. With $6.9B investment and integrated ecosystem strategy, can the Chinese giant succeed?

Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce platform Shopee posts first annual profit after 10 years, but shares tumble on margin concerns and growth slowdown fears.

Belgian Africa Museum and US mining company Freeport-McMoRan clash over ownership of colonial-era Congo archives, revealing complex intersection of historical justice and modern business interests

South Korean markets suffered Asia's steepest decline amid Iran war fears, with tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix leading the selloff as investors flee risk assets

Sakana AI's CEO advocates blending global tech with domestic innovation. But can Japan really have it both ways in the AI race?

Bitcoin surged above $71,000 amid Middle East conflict while traditional safe haven gold retreated, sparking debate about crypto's defensive characteristics.

Team Mirai aims to triple parliamentary seats by applying AI to government policy-making, starting with Japan's immigration challenges. A look at how tech disruption is reaching politics.