Economy
Strikes hit China's property, manufacturing sectors as growth slows
Labor disputes reflect disparities in the country's social safety net
Caixin
China moves to raise retirement age to ease labor and pension concerns
Aging population, declining birth rate strain social security system
Market Spotlight
Japan retail investors keep the faith in stocks despite historic volatility
Mom-and-pop investors are seen 'buying the dip' in domestic and global stocks
Your Week in Asia
Taliban takeover anniversary, Japan GDP, Greater China earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Currencies
Central banks dump dollars and yuan in favor of gold
The 'stateless currency' shines as a haven amid geopolitical tension
Opinion
BOJ still on hawkish track despite dovish bid to cool market turmoil
Central bank must improve communication, economy judgment and risk assessment
Markets
On topic: Japan stocks hit by historic turbulence
A collection of stories on current hot topics
Food & Beverage
McDonald's Japan supersizes profit, pairing price hikes and promotions
But popular $5 meals in U.S. spark concern about consumer cutbacks
Business trends
Japan corporate profits up 10% on weak yen, AI demand
Toyota, Hitachi among winners in April-June as China slump drags on others
Electric vehicles
China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on EVs
Beijing says it will 'safeguard the development rights and interests' of industry
Society
M5.3 quake jolts Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo
Temblor occurs after first-ever advisory on expected Nankai Trough megaquake
Natural disasters
Japan's Nankai Trough earthquake advisory: 5 things to know
Country reacts with calm concern over heightened chance of major disaster
Economy
Japan's June GDP shrinks 0.3% despite consumption recovery: JCER
Increased imports and weak corporate investment offset the effect of higher bonuses
International relations
Japan PM cancels Central Asia and Mongolia trip over megaquake advisory
Nation's weather agency made warning after magnitude-7.1 quake on Thursday
Economy
China's July consumer inflation tops forecast, producer deflation persists
Heat and rain push up food prices amid concerns over weak demand
Currencies
Currency strategists see yen closing out the year in the mid-140s
Speculators scurry to reduce their bets on the yen's fall
Opinion
India is well placed to become the 'next China' and drive global growth
Nation faces opportunities and challenges in becoming an economic powerhouse
Natural disasters
Japan issues advisory over possible Nankai Trough earthquake
Government sees 'relatively higher' chance after 7.1-magnitude temblor off Kyushu
Property
Shenzhen throws weight behind China's drive to absorb unsold homes
City joins nationwide plan to convert abandoned projects into affordable housing
Currencies
Chinese yuan rally puts central bank's next moves in spotlight
Firmer currency could enable more monetary easing, analysts say, with caveats
Equities
Japan stocks close up 1% on dovish BOJ signal
Financial shares such as SMFG and MUFG are biggest gainers
Economy
China posts 7.2% import jump for July as stimulus spurs industrial demand
Exports up 7%, led by shipments to Southeast Asia, EU and U.S.
Supply Chain
HP plans its most aggressive shift of production away from China
Thailand emerges as major factory destination as PC maker hires engineers in Singapore
Markets
Wall Street bounces back after global stocks rout
Fed officials push back on bearish sentiment about U.S. economy
The Big Story
Harris takes on Trump: Asia braces as U.S. heads toward poll
As diplomats weigh policy hints, VP picks Walz and Vance vie for working class votes