US-China tensions
U.S. companies' confidence in China hits record low
Chilly bilateral ties, economic slowdown dent investment appetite
Interview
India's Rajasthan courts Japan auto industry with eye on EVs
State chief touts potential for business and tourism opportunities
Commodities
Australia's mining industry faults new labor rights for rising costs
Minerals Council cites multi-employer bargaining and 'same job, same pay' law
Semiconductors
Semicon India: Modi touts goal to become chipmaking powerhouse
Now is 'right time' for global chipmakers to be in India: PM says at expo
Bonds
China government bond yields hit new low despite PBOC intervention
10-year rate falls below level that triggered fresh warnings over bubble
Economy
Japan's July GDP grew 0.4% on solid exports: JCER
Inbound tourism-related demand also increased, while private consumption declined
Currencies
Yen surges to strongest this year on BOJ policymaker's remark
Junko Nakagawa signals central bank's readiness to raise rates if inflation on track
U.S. elections 2024
Trump vows tariffs, Harris blames Xi for hiding COVID in tense debate
Republicans cry foul at 'biased' moderators, while Democrats declare victory
Economy
Dubai to expand airport, metro to further attract business and tourists
City reinforcing urban functions to remain a hub in Gulf amid regional rivalry
Economy
Malaysia's Khazanah fund expects 2024 returns to top last year's 5.7%
Chief investment officer credits strong domestic, U.S. and EU markets
The Big Story
Japan Inc.'s 25 trillion yen opportunity: Cashing in on real estate
Railway operator Seibu sets example by putting big Tokyo complex up for sale
Economy
China's auto sales dip 5% in August, down for 3rd straight month
Decline reflects lackluster consumer spending, but new energy vehicles fare well
Supply Chain
China dominates global supply of solar panels and wind turbines
Top players gain market share in renewable energy, EV supply chains
US-China tensions
U.S. curbs on China tech investments in final push as election looms
New administration could throw wrench in rules that focus on chips and AI
Commodities
China's copper imports fall 12.3% as weak economy restrains demand
August data from world's top consumer highlights headwind for global prices
Natural disasters
Yagi 'destroyed us:' Vietnam recovers from typhoon, fallen bridge
Death toll hits 63 as officials hunt for survivors, repair flooded factories
Trade
China exports remain robust in August while imports soften
Steady external demand overshadowed by rising trade barriers
Supply Chain
Taiwan's PSA opens Malaysian PCB plant to tap server, auto demand
Factory doubles the company's local capacity for printed circuit boards
Asia Insight
India edges warily toward accepting more Chinese investment
Despite security concerns, FDI seen as key to Modi's manufacturing drive
Defense
Japan should allow exports of all defense equipment: former officials
Proposal would eliminate restrictions on use, eyeing boost to regional deterrence
International relations
China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-Beijing trade disputes
Chinese-made EVs, Spanish pork exports at risk
Markets
Japanese stocks pare losses after early slide on U.S. economy worries
Markets 'not fully at ease' after weaker-than-expected nonfarm payroll data
Inflation
Laos hit hard by inflation, currency woes and plunging spending power
Experts warn nation must cut debt to China and others to ease economic burden
Health Care
China to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals to lure investment
Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hainan among major locations identified for initiative
Economy
Pakistan struggling to seal $7bn IMF bailout for crisis-hit economy
Subsidies and shortfall in external financing lie at heart of delay, sources say