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
Economy
China's consumer prices rise at faster pace in August
Producer price deflation worsens despite government stimulus
Media & Entertainment
Thailand aims to build soft power by nurturing gaming industry
New law to be enacted next year as government anticipates growth for the sector
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Economy
Japan's Q2 GDP growth revised down slightly on consumption, capex
Latest figure down to annualized 2.9% from initial 3.1%, short of forecast
Natural disasters
Typhoon Yagi weakens after killing dozens in Vietnam, China, Philippines
Storm downgraded to tropical depression but risks of flash floods, landslides remain
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Climate Change
Tokyo Stock Exchange carbon trading slowly picks up in first year
Companies prepare for government initiative in 2026 to speed up emission cuts
US-China tensions
U.S. Treasury chief Yellen says she may meet Chinese counterpart
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng visit to happen 'one way or another'
Opinion
Pakistan's fragile path to economic stability requires deeper reforms
Moody's upgrade offers optimism as IMF aid arrives, but structural challenges persist
Natural disasters
Super Typhoon Yagi arrives in Vietnam, killing at least 4
Industrial hub Haiphong among hardest hit cities with widespread power outages
Economy
Pope Francis visits PNG, urges fair treatment for workers
Pontiff also calls for end to ethnic violence in resource-rich Pacific country
Equities
Alibaba's Hong Kong listing upgrade set to spur China money outflows
Stock Connect inclusion could draw billions of dollars into e-commerce group's shares
Economy
U.S. job growth misses August expectations with Fed rate cut in sight
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 142,000 jobs last month
US-China tensions
Washington's trade rules cited as top worry for U.S. businesses in China
Companies report harsher American regulatory scrutiny, supply chain disruptions
Trade war
China requests consultations with Canada at WTO over tariffs
Canadian duties on EVs, steel, aluminum goods met with Beijing's probe into canola imports
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Natural disasters
Supertyphoon Yagi forces Vietnam airport closures, including Hanoi
Supply chain and UNESCO tourism site hit, while Hong Kong stock market shut
Economy
Indonesia's economy suffers from 'long COVID' as middle class shrinks
Key growth driver has yet to recover from pandemic, statistics agency says
Business Spotlight
South Korea Inc. faces reckoning as company CEO awaits trial over factory fire
After battery plant disaster kills 23, campaigners seek justice, safety in workplace
U.S. elections 2024
Trump vows to create government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk
Former president also doubles down on China trade war in economic policy speech
Property
Hong Kong's major property developers suffer from revaluation losses
Reassessments eat into bottom lines as rents drop in weakening economy
Finance
Malaysian central bank keeps key rate steady amid modest inflation
Bank expects 2024 economic growth at upper end of its 4% to 5% projection
Semiconductors
India signs chip deal with Singapore during Modi visit
Indian PM meets counterpart Lawrence Wong to bolster supply chain
Japan's leadership race
Japan's leadership race focuses on aid for inflation-weary voters
Pledges to not raise taxes and extend subsidies risk eroding fiscal situation
Semiconductors
Vietnam proposes chip incentives from tax breaks to faster visas
Draft tech law offers grants and deductions despite global minimum tax deal