Automobiles
Harley-Davidson Japan faces probe over excessive sales quotas
Antitrust watchdog looks into allegations dealers were forced to buy unsold units
Economy
China's Politburo calls for consumption boost to drive 2024 growth
Top leadership acknowledges 'many' risks, calls for acceleration of fiscal policies
Economy
S&P cuts Bangladesh's debt rating to 'B+' from 'BB'
Downgrade reflects continued decline in foreign exchange reserves
Economy
Bangladeshi mismatch in export data cements doubts on official stats
Now-smaller GDP threatens South Asian nation's negotiation capacity with lenders
Asia Insight
Vietnam veers into unknown as career cop makes Communist Party power play
Death of party chief Trong brings fears of tilt toward China-style leadership
Business trends
China M&A deals down 45% in first half as economic slump continues
Tighter regulations at home and abroad make acquisitions harder to complete
Natural disasters
Philippine oil spill threatens livelihoods in fishing village
Fishermen of Tanza in Cavite province distraught as slick washes ashore
Defense
Philippine defense budget to rise 6.4% amid South China Sea tensions
Coast guard to receive $536.5m to carry out Second Thomas Shoal missions
Economy
Philippines seeks Japan, U.S. funding for Subic-Clark railway
$850m plan, part of Luzon Economic Corridor, on hold after China pulls out
Market Spotlight
'Wishy-washy' BOJ keeps investors guessing on next move
Central bank set to release tapering plan, mull timing of rate hike
Japan immigration
Less than half of foreign workers want to remain in Japan's countryside
Challenges emerge ahead of 2027 change letting trainees switch jobs sooner
Your Week in Asia
Quad FM meeting, BOJ monetary policy, digital wallet stimulus in Thailand
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Trade
India and Russia look to boost bilateral trade by 50% by 2030
Target of $100bn set during Modi's Moscow visit comes amid U.S. concerns
Commodities
China's Gen Z gold buyers treat themselves to little bits of bling
Younger generation helps drive rise in Chinese buying of precious metal
Economy
China's industrial profits rise faster despite faltering economy
Data shows 3.6% jump for June after 0.7% uptick in May
Electric vehicles
CATL state subsidies jump by 35% amid EU squeeze on China EVs
Rise in aid outpaces net profit growth; company sues domestic rival for IP infringement
Interview
Yellen suggests Japan's yen intervention differs from typical manipulation
Exclusive: U.S. treasury chief says 'beggar thy neighbor' policies should not be used
Trade
WTO members reach digital trade deal to ban tariffs on data
Proposed e-commerce rules also cover cybersecurity and regulatory transparency
Trade
India and U.K. eye early FTA under new Starmer government
New British FM calls ties 'indispensable' after signing tech security pact
Economy
Chinese state enterprises to pour $414bn into equipment upgrades
Beijing backs investment and consumer trade-ins after plenum; appliance shares jump
International relations
Pakistan under pressure to renegotiate hefty Chinese power deals
Beijing unlikely to concede to Islamabad's request, experts say
Economy
Singapore keeps monetary policy tight, lowers inflation outlook
Central bank expects price pressure to ease further later this year
Commodities
China's central bank has been a big buyer of gold. Will it continue?
PBOC accounted for 5% of global demand for precious metal in 2023
Economy
China injects $41bn to subsidize car, appliance purchases
Beijing looks to stimulate domestic spending amid overcapacity criticism
Economy
U.S. economy grows at 2.8% annualized rate, topping forecast
GDP growth regains steam in 2nd quarter; inflation slows