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Society
Tokyo's Shibuya cracks down on public drinking as tourist crowds swell
District to impose year-round nighttime ban with patrols targeting unruly behavior
Natural disasters
North Korea dismantling flooded farm hamlets, photo evidence shows
Kim's comments hint at building more modern community from scratch
Companies
Alibaba's 3-year antitrust 'rectification' is over, Beijing says
Regulator vows 'solid protection' for e-commerce giant to enhance competitiveness
Finance
China's top insurers log $169bn bond portfolio boost as PBOC intervenes
Central bank foray into bond trading comes as buyers show hunger despite bubble fears
Economy
India's economic growth slows to 6.7% in April-June
Slowdown comes after government spending eased in run-up to mammoth election
China debt crunch
China real estate crisis batters state developers seen as better off
Units of 'central companies' hold edge on private peers but log double-digit sales drops
Commodities
Bangladesh garment sector short on cotton as floods worsen protest backlog
Production down 50% in crucial industry as disruptions hit supply chain
Inflation
Core inflation in Japan's capital rises 2.4% in August
Consumer price data backs case for more BOJ interest rate hikes
Natural disasters
Japanese typhoon weakens but train and flight disruptions continue
Shinkansen service between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka resumes; Tokyo-Nagoya still suspended
Trade
Thailand, Malaysia see strong export rebound on tech upcycle
Trade-oriented ASEAN countries logged double-digit growth in July
Climate Change
Court orders South Korea to specify carbon emission cut plans through 2049
Decision hands partial victory to activists who say climate change affects 'fundamental rights'
Business Spotlight
With 7-Eleven on buyout menu, Japanese owner Seven & i reaches crossroads
Couche-Tard targets food business, U.S. market; regulatory, antitrust issues weigh
Politics
South Korea's Yoon vows to reform pension plan set to run dry in 2055
Facing aging population, government eyes benefit adjustments and higher premiums
Politics
Japan interest rates, defense buildup push budget requests above $800bn
Record spending could go even higher on wage, inflation measures
Commodities
Antimony, gallium prices soar as China widens rare-metal export curbs
Buyers scramble to stock up on minerals amid uncertainties over tighter controls
Finance
Japanese banks' lending rates rise for 7th straight month
Trend seen expanding from floating-rate loans to mortgages and other debt
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris faces challenges in attracting Indian American support
Longtime Democratic voting bloc attracted by Republican tax cuts, small business support
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Commodities
Thai rice prices hit two-month peak, Bangladesh hit by floods
With Indian rice no longer significantly cheaper, buyers seek other options
Trade
China will not impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy, for now
European producers remain concerned tariffs could still come in future
Transportation
Indonesian app-based taxi drivers strike in protest over low pay
Motorbike drivers gather by offices of Gojek and GoTo, calling for government support
Natural disasters
Toyota extends production halt as strong typhoon pounds southern Japan
Other manufacturers follow suit as Typhoon Shanshan causes damage and injuries
Supply Chain
Apple starts making latest iPhones in India, accelerates push beyond China
Tech giant looks to diversify supply chains as geopolitical uncertainty festers
Companies
South Korea delivery company Yogiyo to offer buyouts, media say
Competition in sector has grown in recent months as top players cut prices
Commodities
Gold buying soars on India tax reforms as prices near record high
Central banks in emerging markets also increase purchases on geopolitical concerns
China up close
Analysis: Elders stay faithful to Deng over 'reformer Xi Jinping'
Summer rebellion forces Xinhua to delete a commentary that rewrote party history