International relations
Malaysia's Anwar focuses on BRICS and trade in first India trip
Strong semiconductor partnership possible between the two countries, analysts say
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Economy
Thai GDP grows 2.3% in April-June quarter
Just-released figure beats analysts' expectations of 2.1% expansion
Politics
Singapore PM Wong calls for 'major reset' with R&D push, regulatory review
U.S. stance toward China 'hardening' no matter who wins presidential election
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Politics
Indonesia holds first Independence Day event in new capital
1,400 guests attend scaled-back event in Nusantara
Caixin
China shippers face diverging fortunes in global and domestic waters
Ocean freight rates surge with tight capacity, while local market descends into price war
Media & Entertainment
Japan's anime exports poised to match chips and steel
Content can be developed into core industry that erases digital trade deficit
Japan's leadership race
On topic: Japan prepares for new PM as Kishida steps aside
A collection of stories on current hot topics
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris pledges to tackle costs, lower taxes in economy speech
Democratic presidential nominee proposes ban on 'price gouging' by grocers
Trade war
U.S. lawmakers push for clampdown on tariff-dodging Chinese imports
Proposals include tightening 'de minimis' import rules, stronger enforcement
Economy
Indonesia forecasts smaller budget deficit of 2.53% of GDP in 2025
Contraction despite 9% rise in expenditure to fund Prabowo's policies
Economy
Hong Kong second-quarter GDP expands 3.3% on the year
City still struggles to bounce back after three-year COVID lockdowns
Natural disasters
Powerful typhoon moves toward Tokyo, disrupting transit
JR Central suspends bullet train services between the capital and Nagoya
Economy
Malaysia GDP growth accelerates to 5.9% in Q2
Robust consumption leads to strongest expansion in six quarters
Climate Change
IFC's Asia-Pacific financing rose 15% to record in fiscal 2024
Development institution sees promising prospects for blue bonds in the region
Markets
U.S. indexes end higher as retail sales soothe slowdown fears
Nasdaq gains more than 2%, with S&P 500 and Dow also rising
Opinion
South Korea must learn from China's population long game
Seoul waking up to demographic crisis after long-term complacency
Trade
China to restrict antimony exports in latest rare-metal curbs
Controls on flame-retardant mineral do not target specific countries, Beijing says
Property
China home prices down 8% from peak, with no end to decline in sight
Government rebuffs IMF call to support property sector despite continued woes
Economy
Hong Kong population edges up from end-2023 as mainlanders move in
City touts programs to lure talent amid questions over long-term prospects
Japan's leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP to vote on Kishida successor: 5 things to know
With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?
Natural disasters
Japan's megaquake alert ends amid no major new seismic activity
Weeklong advisory has been lifted, but government urges public to remain vigilant
Economy
Philippine central bank cuts rates for first time in four years
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipina chief hints at more easing ahead despite inflation
Economy
China retail sales improve in July despite weak economy
New home prices in key cities continue to fall on poor demand
Economy
Japan's Q2 GDP grows annualized 3.1% as consumption rises
Economy rebounds from revised 2.3% contraction in January-March quarter