Economy
China rust belt city faces growing exodus as workers seek living wage
Pay gap with major urban areas widens amid stagnant real estate market
The Big Story
Why Pakistan cannot resist going back to the IMF for another fix
Latest $7bn injection of support will not itself end country's cycle of dependence
Economy
Thailand extends visa-free travel to 60 days for 93 countries
Tourism authority sets $94.1bn revenue target for 2025
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Currencies
BOJ data suggests additional $13bn yen intervention on Friday
Possible back-to-back moves late last week intended to stop yen slide
Interview
Palau says China exerting 'new level' of pressure
President cites rejection of delegation to Macao and suspect cyber assault
Opinion
India's path to prosperity is through growth, not redistribution
Why supply-side reforms and private investment are key to nation's economic future
Economy
Banks trim China's GDP forecasts as its leaders huddle at plenum
Weak Q2 growth and sluggish consumption put policymakers in hot seat
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Business trends
Thai food delivery apps struggle to survive cutthroat market
Local player Robinhood to close as consumers return to their pre-COVID routines
Asia Insight
Japan's new enemy in fight to lure immigrant workers: The tumbling yen
Visa rules eased, but currency weakness tarnishes Japan's appeal for overseas hires
Property
China's new home prices extend slide despite steps to prop up market
91% of top cities logged declines in June with average price falling for 13th month
International relations
U.S. approaches Indonesia to join Mineral Security Partnership
EU and 14 countries already collaborating on critical mineral supply chains
Trade war
China asks WTO to set up panel for U.S. EV subsidies dispute
Beijing objects to Inflation Reduction Act's barriers to its products
Finance
Ping An Insurance to raise $3.5bn in bond deal, document shows
Convertible bonds increasingly popular with Chinese companies for funding
Consumer
Swatch slumps on weak China demand; shares hammered
First-half net sales tumble 14.3% for maker of Tissot, Longines, Omega watches
Economy
China GDP growth slows to 4.7% in Q2, missing forecasts
Result raises stakes for third plenum as property woes, weak demand 'hit brakes'
Politics
China's third plenum kicks off as GDP disappoints: 5 things to know
All eyes on how Communist Party plans to steer economy through headwinds
Comment
From U.S. to Japan, unpopular leaders cast shadow on global economy
Reform, not protectionism, is key as political headwinds mount
Market Spotlight
Japan's love of Amazon Prime, YouTube Premium piles pressure on yen
'Digital deficit' drags down the country's trade balance
Politics
Nepal appoints veteran Communist politician as new prime minister
Oli becomes 14th prime minister since 2008, with majority support in Parliament
Startups
SadaPay deal has Pakistan looking to startups to attract foreign capital
Turkish fintech Parapa's acquisition of digital wallet startup seen as a harbinger
Your Week in Asia
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Economy
Laos central bank shake-up reveals forex crisis, China dependence
Vientiane may need more help from Beijing to stem cash outflows
Currencies
Yen's wild ride reflects Japan wage growth anxiety
Weak currency threatens to leave workers feeling no better off
Finance
Pakistan reaches $7bn loan deal with IMF
Government promises to increase tax collection and number of payers
Currencies
Yen hits 4-week high as intervention questions circulate
Move sparks speculation that Japanese officials propped up currency for 2nd day