Energy
Germany to probe use of Chinese wind turbines in North Sea project
Berlin looks to balance protecting critical infrastructure and fair competition
Currencies
Cash-loving Japan redesigns banknotes for first time in two decades
Bills embrace cutting-edge tech in a world first, are clearer to non-Japanese
Automobiles
Tesla shares rally as Q2 deliveries fall less than expected
Incentives help EV maker achieve increase from previous quarter
Economy
North Korea's Kim talks up economy amid closer Russia ties
Food shipments seen easing shortage as farming and China trade recover
US-China tensions
U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links
Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security
Electric cars in China
China EV makers Neta, Xpeng turn to Africa amid European backlash
Emerging markets gain shine as Europe preps higher tariffs on China-built models
Automobiles
Geely raises annual export target on eve of European punitive tariffs
Chinese automaker stresses 'limited' impact while feeling pinch in premium EV brand
Energy
Japan commits to ASEAN power grid project to counter China
PM Kishida to reveal details of 10-year plan as utilities seek slice of market
Opinion
Asia is set to embrace protectionism in face of China's overcapacity
Pressure growing across region as West imposes more tariffs on Beijing
Economy
China charms Hong Kong with economic boosts, from pandas to visas
Chief Executive John Lee urges city to 'capitalize' on what Beijing offers
Commodities
China tensions with West a risk for resource exports, Australia warns
Further dips in value expected as U.S., Europe look to reshore manufacturing
Economy
ASEAN wage hikes worry industries benefiting from supply chain shift
Vietnam implements 6% nationwide raise; Thailand plans 'unrealistic' 14% increase
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar detains Aeon unit exec for high rice prices
Military regime targets big businesses as public frustration over economy mounts
Asia Insight
China's leaders to choose economic path at high-pressure third plenum
Historically pivotal policy gathering expected to focus on tech as property woes fester
Travel & Leisure
Mt. Fuji opens for season with traffic cap, toll to combat overtourism
Local governments hope new restrictions help reduce crowds and accidents
Bonds
China central bank to borrow government bonds, with sale seen possible
PBOC looks to curb plunge in yields as economy fears spur flight to safe assets
Work
Tata Steel workers in U.K. suspend strike action
Around 1,500 workers at Port Talbot, Llanwern were due to begin indefinite strike
Property
Japan land price rises over 2% for 1st time amid post-COVID bounce
Twenty-nine out of 47 prefectures see rises; Fukuoka has biggest gains
Economy
Japan business mood rises for the first time in 6 months: BOJ Tankan
Quarterly survey results come amid BOJ's pending policy shift
Economy
Japan downgrades Q1 GDP to annualized 2.9% drop
Construction data in unscheduled revision darkens recovery prospects
Opinion
The road ahead for Modi and India
Nation of 1.5bn people faces enormous challenges over the next decade
Economy
China factory activity contracts for second straight month in June
Market hopes for more economic stimulus at upcoming third plenum
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Caixin
Hong Kong's talent pass program drives up housing rents
While professionals from outside bolster rents, house prices are falling again
Agriculture
Japan helps Cambodia toward its goal of being top cashew exporter
Real estate developer Mirarth completes ASEAN country's processing center