Finance
Fed cuts rates for first time in 4 years, by half a percentage point
Yen at 142 to dollar following news of lower U.S. interest rates
Trade
Japan aims to expand auto exports to UAE via trade pact
Two sides agree to economic partnership talks with eye on energy investment
Interview
U.K. signs trade partnership with Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
Labour minister sees region as 'key growth engine'
Trade
Japan's exports grew for the ninth straight month in August
Shipments to the U.S. narrowly fell for first decline in almost three years
Trade
Australia secures trade deal with UAE, eyes cash for critical minerals
Agreement will boost exports by AU$678m a year, minister says
Asia Insight
Japan's next prime minister: Old guard, young blood or first woman?
9 candidates line up to lead LDP, which has ruled country for 65 of last 69 years
Trade
Germany's Scholz visits Kazakhstan to boost trade in rare earths, oil
But chancellor says deals must not circumvent EU sanctions on Russia
Bangladesh turmoil
Bangladesh eyes 'reset, reform, restart' after U.S. delegation visit
Washington pledges aid as caretaker government pushes toward elections
Electric vehicles
Chinese EVs still cheaper than Teslas in U.S. after tariff hike
Supply chain advantages help BYD and others compete on price
Datawatch
Renewable energy wasted worldwide due to lack of power grids
Power equal to 480 nuclear reactors unused in U.S. and Europe
Currencies
Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian currencies gain as dollar weakens
Southeast Asia enjoys growth; political fears sink Turkish lira, Mexican peso
US-China tensions
U.S. to start steep China tariff hikes on EVs, solar cells, on Sept. 27
Industry group warns of potential for disrupting chip-related supply chains
Retail
China's Shein and Temu face end to tariff-free imports into U.S.
White House to propose rules to limit 'loophole' for small shipments
Economy
ECB cuts interest rates as inflation slows, growth weakens
'We are not pre-committing to a particular rate path,' bank chief Lagarde says
U.S. elections 2024
Trump vows tariffs, Harris blames Xi for hiding COVID in tense debate
Republicans cry foul at 'biased' moderators, while Democrats declare victory
Economy
Dubai to expand airport, metro to further attract business and tourists
City reinforcing urban functions to remain a hub in Gulf amid regional rivalry
US-China tensions
U.S. curbs on China tech investments in final push as election looms
New administration could throw wrench in rules that focus on chips and AI
International relations
China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-Beijing trade disputes
Chinese-made EVs, Spanish pork exports at risk
Markets
Japanese stocks pare losses after early slide on U.S. economy worries
Markets 'not fully at ease' after weaker-than-expected nonfarm payroll data
US-China tensions
U.S. Treasury chief Yellen says she may meet Chinese counterpart
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng visit to happen 'one way or another'
Economy
U.S. job growth misses August expectations with Fed rate cut in sight
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 142,000 jobs last month
US-China tensions
Washington's trade rules cited as top worry for U.S. businesses in China
Companies report harsher American regulatory scrutiny, supply chain disruptions
Trade war
China requests consultations with Canada at WTO over tariffs
Canadian duties on EVs, steel, aluminum goods met with Beijing's probe into canola imports
U.S. elections 2024
Trump vows to create government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk
Former president also doubles down on China trade war in economic policy speech
Business deals
Nippon Steel promises most of U.S. Steel board will be American
Governance policy comes amid resistance to deal from presidential candidates