Economy
N.Z. cuts rates for first time in over 4 years, flags more easing
Kiwi dollar tumbles as markets bet on more aggressive easing path
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Transportation
Cambodia resolves Phnom Penh airport tensions with new rights grant
France's Vinci to operate capital's new Chinese-built international gateway
Business trends
Indonesia's new capital Nusantara attracts increased investor interest
Prabowo asserts support for project amid private sector doubts
Commodities
As lithium slump drags on, some Australian miners look to grow
Operators push through gloom to position for long-term demand forecasts
Retail
Japan resale app Mercari delivers record profit amid U.S. troubles
China e-commerce platforms like Temu lure away Americans with cheaper products
Business deals
Japan's Meiji Yasuda Life to buy Allstate insurance unit for $2bn
Provider looks to bolster group insurance business in the U.S.
The Big Story
Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool
US, Taiwan, South Korean players beat path to Vietnam though boom strains resources
Technology
Japan's Fanuc builds $4bn cash hoard. Is it ready to spend?
Investors watch for next step from robot maker as rivals spend more freely
Energy
Japan 7-Eleven parent to source renewable power for group stores
Seven & i wants green energy for 40% of electricity at domestic locations in fiscal 2030
Electric vehicles
CATL markets itself directly to consumers in rivalry with BYD
Company showroom sports 50 EV brands from Tesla to Xiaomi, all with its batteries
Finance
Japan's SMFG lifts Jefferies stake to boost investment banking ops
Financial group chases domestic peers in key business segment
Business trends
Japan Inc. projects 1% net profit dip on yen uptick and U.S. worries
Outlook for fiscal year improves slightly, but slump continues in autos and steel
Technology
Shares in Singapore's Sea soar 11% on raised guidance
Tech group expects value of goods sold by shopping platform Shopee to grow 20% in 2024
Media & Entertainment
Cambodia's NagaCorp flags up to $95m charge on Russia casino project
Stalled Vladivostok resort threatens to push company into the red
Equities
Japan stocks surge 3.5% on return from holiday with weak yen's support
Chip-related companies, major exporters gain in rally
Electric vehicles
South Korea EV fires spark calls for stricter safety rules
Analysts foresee potential sales decline in fallout after blazes
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Equities
Philippine exchange chief backs rate cuts to spur IPOs
Central bank halfway to new listing target set for 2024
China debt crunch
China mechanism for foreign investment faces tighter scrutiny
Checks meant to curb risk and ensure taxation create bottlenecks amid high demand
U.S. elections 2024
Trump tells Musk he hopes to 'get along' with Xi, Putin in X interview
Former President also says to Tesla CEO not everybody should have an EV
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar releases detained Japanese executive after sentencing
Military neither explains decision nor gives Hiroshi Kasamatsu's whereabouts
Business trends
TotalEnergies' Pakistan exit stirs company exodus fears
French energy major latest Western multinational to quit crisis-hit Asian nation
Economy
Singapore upgrades full-year GDP growth forecast to 2-3%
Trade ministry says manufacturing sector will recover gradually in second half
Currencies
Ringgit, baht gain against dollar on speculation of U.S. rate cut
Asian central banks seen weighing own moves as inflationary pressures ease
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Transportation
Japan bullet train extension plan under pressure as costs soar
Benefits of project in doubt with price tag seen rising up to $36bn
Opinion
Japan must hedge currency risk to avoid defense funding crisis
Biggest military buildup since World War II at risk from fluctuating forex