International relations
Putin woos China and India investment to build sanctions resilience
Russia president highlights diversifying trade and calls for stronger capital market
Currencies
Indian rupee regains stability after falling to near all-time low
Reserve Bank of India stands pat in first meeting after general elections
Opinion
China 'legacy' chip fears best addressed with targeted measures
Focus on EVs and other areas of concern more workable than broad import ban
Economy
Bangladesh cuts GDP growth target to 6.7% as economic crisis bites
Lower forecast comes as government announces 'cautious' $67.5bn budget
Trade
China exports jump 7.6% in May as trade curbs loom
Imports rise 1.8% in dollar terms, below expectations
Commodities
Australian project 'fingerprints' lithium for green metals trade
Researchers work on trade protocols as EU eyes Australian critical minerals
Business Spotlight
Japan's convenience store chains chase elixir of growth across Asia
Indonesia, Thailand, China in focus as retailers face aging, shrinking home market
Fisheries
Thailand emerges as next big market for Japan seafood
'Blue ocean' market grows in importance after China import ban
Opinion
Discomfort with the dollar hasn't gotten much beyond grumbling
Interest in yuan as reserve currency has faded despite growing trade use
Property
China curbs housing development to fight supply glut
Land sales restrictions could hit 40% of big cities, hurting key income stream
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International relations
Singapore, India, others pitch 'clean' projects in U.S.-led framework
Washington keen to back green shift in IPEF member countries to counter Beijing
Opinion
Philippines won't convince skeptics without reform plans
Market harbors doubts about country's economic prospects
Supply Chain
Japan to raise cap on state backing for copper mine stakes to 75%
JOGMEC aims to reduce private sector's risk exposure, secure supplies
Supply Chain
South Korea woos African nations over critical mineral supplies
High-tech economy aims to cut reliance on China for lithium and graphite
Society
Japan's fertility rate drops again, speeding population decline
Tokyo figure also hits record low in 2023 despite child-friendly policies
Economy
Australia GDP growth slows in Q1, dragged down by high inflation
Rising prices, higher interest rates sap consumer activity
Agriculture
Philippine rice tariff cut will benefit Vietnam, not farmers, experts say
World's top rice importer moves to contain inflation with 'double-edged sword'
China tech
China's Guangzhou to invest $1.4bn in flying car infrastructure
City envisioned as hub for 'low-altitude economy'
Asia Insight
China's underutilized factories fan export dump fears in U.S. and Europe
As trade partners raise tariffs, Beijing faces pressure to keep workers on job
Ukraine war
Russia trade isolation grows as Chinese banks cut payments
As U.S. sanctions target Ukraine war aid, Moscow's China imports shrink by 10%
Terrorism
Pakistan beefing up security after deadly attacks on Chinese workers
Islamabad under pressure to ease Beijing's concerns amid future investment fears
Opinion
More muscle will be needed to turn China's property market around
Stock buying sentiment has improved but homebuyers need more convincing
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Caixin
China's pension plan faces prospect of change or going bust
Demographic shifts make system unsustainable as number of retirees climbs
Economy
Mongolia digs in against doubts over fund to spread mining wealth
PM insists resources should benefit all; some question implementation, transparency