Equities
U.S. Nasdaq steps up scrutiny of Chinese company listings
Heightened screening comes amid concerns over market volatility
International relations
Vietnam's top leader to visit China from Sunday
To Lam meeting with Xi Jinping to strengthen Communist nations' ties
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
#techAsia
China rules on AI and Vietnam draws chip designers
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Economy
China retail sales improve in July despite weak economy
New home prices in key cities continue to fall on poor demand
Myanmar Crisis
China's Wang Yi urges war-torn Myanmar to seek 'political reconciliation'
Top envoy meets regime leader Min Aung Hlaing, calls for 'resuming democratic transition'
Semiconductors
U.S. chip, EV industries struggle to take off despite huge subsidies
2 years after CHIPS Act and IRA, investments lag and supply chains remain China-reliant
Technology
Tencent sales beat expectations on gaming and ad revenue
Fintech revenue up just 4% as consumer spending slows
Food & Beverage
Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol inherits a China headache
Cafe chain faces sliding sales in No. 2 market as consumers turn thriftier
Bonds
Chinese central bank crackdown shakes bond market
Yields fluctuate after PBOC says measures have restored 'reasonable levels'
International relations
China's top envoy to meet military regime officials in Myanmar
Wang Yi's trip to region comes as wary Beijing pushes Naypyitaw to restore stability
Comment
How China's peace diplomacy could endanger global stability
Beijing prioritizes showcasing its power over achieving lasting peace
Indo-Pacific
Kiribati election poses test for China-friendly leader
Critics say pivot to Beijing hasn't solved Pacific island nation's core issues
Electric vehicles
CATL markets itself directly to consumers in rivalry with BYD
Company showroom sports 50 EV brands from Tesla to Xiaomi, all with its batteries
Opinion
Xi's anti-graft purge of the PLA is limited and has dubious motives
Efforts are as much about ensuring loyalty to China's leader as tackling corruption
China debt crunch
China mechanism for foreign investment faces tighter scrutiny
Checks meant to curb risk and ensure taxation create bottlenecks amid high demand
U.S. elections 2024
Trump tells Musk he hopes to 'get along' with Xi, Putin in X interview
Former President also says to Tesla CEO not everybody should have an EV
South China Sea
Philippines-Vietnam drills show ASEAN a solution to China
Big step as partners cooperate in South China Sea without presence of U.S. or Japan
Society
China's soaring 'bride prices' in focus as marriages decline
High cost of living, gender imbalance raise traditional payments
Electric vehicles
China's Zeekr to bring luxury EVs to Japan in 2025
Geely brand follows BYD into market that is less crowded than China's
Opinion
'Dark fleet' of oil tankers risk more maritime disasters in Asia
The West needs to bring Russian oil shipping out of the shadows
Media & Entertainment
From Sony to Lenovo, companies tap China's $12bn fandom culture
July convention highlights growing enthusiasm over anime and video games
South China Sea
Philippines to file protest with China over South China Sea air incident
China's PLA says Philippine aircraft illegally intruded despite warnings
Economy
Strikes hit China's property, manufacturing sectors as growth slows
Labor disputes reflect disparities in the country's social safety net
China debt crunch
China's Kaisa Group liquidation hearing adjourned by Hong Kong court
Property developer hopes to strike deal to restructure $12bn in offshore debt