U.S. elections 2024
Indo-Pacific leaders race to meet with next U.S. president after election
Diplomatic calendar hints at busy November with G20 and APEC summits
Natural disasters
North Korea dismantling flooded farm hamlets, photo evidence shows
Kim's comments hint at building more modern community from scratch
Currencies
Yuan carry trade dims amid U.S. rate cut expectations
Trade favored by Chinese exporters also hit by Japan stock turbulence
Defense
Japan defense ministry seeks record $58bn budget
Acquiring counterstrike ability pushes up costs, along with inflation and weak yen
Defense
India adds second nuclear missile submarine, has third on way
New Delhi expands sea-based Indo-Pacific deterrence with eye on China
Politics
Taiwan opposition party head summoned for questioning over scandal
Founder's home and party's headquarters searched over shopping center project
Finance
China's state banks report more bad loans to hotels, restaurants and stores
Consumer spending slump hits top lenders as falling interest rates dent profitability
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
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South China Sea
Philippines and Vietnam plan to seal defense MOU this year
Defense ministers sign letters of intent to bolster security ties
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Technology
Can Tesla's self-driving ambitions navigate U.S.-China tensions?
Washington looks to ban Chinese software as Beijing doubles down on autonomous vehicles
International relations
China condemns support for Taiwan at Pacific leaders' forum
Envoy calls language in joint communique 'unacceptable' and a 'mistake'
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Photos
Through the lens: Sri Lanka election, Bangladesh floods, BTS's Suga arrested and more
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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
Automobiles
Malaysian auto sales close in on ASEAN leader Indonesia
Gap between region's top two markets narrowed to 8,000 units in Q2
Trade
Thailand, Malaysia see strong export rebound on tech upcycle
Trade-oriented ASEAN countries logged double-digit growth in July
U.S. elections 2024
Harris recounts fateful Biden call in first campaign interview
VP says president phoned her about dropping out after Sunday pancakes
Property
Singapore's GIC acquires logistics facility in Japan for $400m
Sovereign wealth fund expands local real estate assets amid e-commerce demand
Finance
Saudi Arabia's Hades Financial readies $750m for India investment
Growing number of Middle Eastern funds look to back Indian startups and venture funds