Energy
China solar panel glut squeezes European suppliers as prices plunge
With plants closing, EU industry groups warn of bankruptcy risk without support
Economy
India GDP grows 7.8% in Jan.-March, as manufacturing recovers
Performance beats expectations, but private investment and consumption still weak
Currencies
Japan's recent yen-buying intervention hit record level
Bought total of $62bn from late April to support currency against dollar
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan protests as China strips preferential tariffs on 134 products
Minister calls move a 'political maneuver' to pressure Taipei
Economy
China factory activity contracts in May, breaking short growth spurt
Reading misses forecast as analysts warn of economic imbalances
Business Spotlight
From Vietnam to Thailand, tech suppliers face tougher battle as China moves in
Taiwanese companies and others face stiff competition from deep-pocketed rivals
Property
Tokyo and Osaka see world's sharpest rise in condo prices
Weak yen pulls Asian money into relatively cheap Japan market
Environment
Fukushima nuclear debris removal to begin as early as August
Crucial work at devastated plant has been delayed for three years
Opinion
India's central bank must be revamped for the economy's sake
RBI should be regionalized and support corporate bond market
Trade
Australia's beef producers eye expansion in China as more bans lifted
Country's $7.6bn beef export sector 'parties' as impediments to major market fall
Markets
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 13-year high; Nikkei average sinks
Yen falls to 4-week low on belief Fed will go higher for longer takes hold
Cryptocurrencies
Japan's path to bitcoin-linked ETF trading pocked with obstacles
Tax policies, financial laws and regulators all stand in the way
Bank of Japan
BOJ pays record $14bn to government on ETF gains and bond interest
Unrealized losses on Japanese government bonds skyrocket amid higher rates
Work
Over 90% of Japan companies agree to base pay hikes in 2024: survey
Inflation and labor shortages drive highest boost in wages since bubble years
Currencies
Chinese yuan falls to six-month low on dollar strength
Gradual weakening highlights U.S., China monetary policy divergence
Economy
IMF lifts China growth outlook but warns on property and trade troubles
Fund sees economy hitting 'around 5%' target in 2024 before slowing in coming years
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China debt crunch
China's 'hidden' defaults reflect weak local government finances
State homebuying program aims to revive land sales to cover off-the-books debt
International relations
Thailand aims to become first Southeast Asian BRICS member
Bangkok eyes bigger role among emerging nations in bloc led by China, India, Russia
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Economy
Thai cabinet signs off on $3bn in borrowing for digital wallet
PM Srettha launches last-resort bid to fund Pheu Thai's promised handout
Semiconductors
Malaysia to train 60,000 engineers in bid to become chip hub
Government to allocate $5.3bn in new National Semiconductor Strategy
International relations
Renewed U.S. outreach to Bangladesh signals strategic shift in region
U.S. diplomat Lu prioritizes economic partnership to counter China's influence
Economy
In reversal, Hong Kong shoppers flock to Shenzhen to bargain hunt
Retailers in territory struggle with northbound shift driven by strong currency
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Economy
South Korean, Japanese and Chinese executives plan digital cooperation
Business leaders participate in gathering linked to countries' trilateral summit
International relations
China, Japan and South Korea vow to seek progress on FTA
East Asian powers aim to 'institutionalize' summit meetings after long hiatus
The Future of Asia 2024
Ex-China central bank chief 'optimistic' on ending property slump
Green tech 'far from overcapacity,' Zhou Xiaochuan says