Economy
Taiwan investment in China plummets as it soars in U.S. and Germany
Mainland's appeal ebbs amid flagging economy and rising tensions
Economy
Cross-border remittances at all-time high for third consecutive year
Workers from South and East Asia, Pacific drive increase, World Bank says
International relations
Japan needs early EPA talks with Mercosur: Brazilian envoy
Tax reform makes Brazil more attractive for investment, ambassador says
Supply Chain
Red Sea attacks threaten to cut global shipping capacity 20%
Supply chain disruptions lead to delays and higher prices, experts warn
International relations
South Korea business lobby seeks regular meetings with U.S., Japan
Chairman Jin Roy Ryu calls for talks on chip and EV supply chains
Business deals
U.S. Steel takeover opposition sends wrong message to Japan: analysts
Nippon Steel's $14bn acquisition triggers harsh language against key ally
Trade
India braces for G7 Russian diamond restrictions
Impact on Indian trade to be limited at first but could grow as ban broadens
Markets
India's ascent to continue as China slows: Wall Street 2024 forecast
Investors stay bullish on Japan despite anticipated monetary policy shift
Defense
Japan seen fulfilling U.S. request for Patriot missiles
Move would mark 1st lethal weapon shipment under rules adopted in 2014
Bank of Japan
BOJ's negative-rate exit may hinge on January, April inflation outlooks
With price growth looking stable, Japan central bank homes in on wages
Business deals
U.S. Steel deal draws immediate heat from American lawmakers
Sen. John Fetterman vows to block 'outrageous' sale to Nippon Steel
Economy
ECB says no rate cut talk after holding steady
No lowering of the guard, Lagarde says despite lower inflation expectations
Currencies
Yen rallies after Federal Reserve signals rate cuts in 2024
Market watchers shift focus to BOJ for more signs of policy shift
Automobiles
France moves to curb subsidies for Asian-made EVs
Qualifying vehicles to be announced Dec. 15 as Chinese imports raise EU alarm
Markets
India, Taiwan stocks draw emerging-market investors as China slumps
Growth hopes lift Sensex to record; U.S. rate cut chatter boosts other currencies
Trade
China-Russia trade tops $200bn a year ahead of schedule
Bilateral trade soars after Ukraine war draws Western sanctions
Trade
New CPTPP chair Canada should seek to engage Taiwan: ex-officials
Working group invitation floated, but Beijing sure to oppose
Politics
Japan adds Chinese nuclear weapons lab and others to WMD concern list
China Academy of Engineering Physics included on list to prevent military use of exports
Asia Insight
Japan's 2024 problem? Trucker overtime curbs risk an economic pileup
Multiple industries brace for impact of move to tackle chronic driver shortage
Indo-Pacific
Canada trade agency to open offices in Tokyo, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City
Ottawa accelerates Indo-Pacific push after entering Jakarta and Seoul
US-China tensions
In EV tax rules, U.S. prefers China decoupling over decarbonization
Washington looks to further block China from supply chain, alarming EV makers
Business trends
China slowdown swells global manufacturing inventories
Industrial machinery among sectors hit hardest by falling demand
Fisheries
Crab meat prices drop in Japan as Russian imports flood market
Seafood being diverted to Asian markets after U.S. imposes ban
Datawatch
U.S. and China butt heads over investment in Southeast Asia
Region attracted a record $222bn in foreign direct investment in 2022
Supply Chain
China's graphite export curbs take effect with uncertainty for EVs
Chinese battery material makers' push abroad raises questions over access