Commodities
Shanghai Petrochem reveals more Russia oil buying as Li Qiang visits
Executive stresses 'price' is key; Chinese premier cements economic ties with Putin
Trade
India surpasses China to become Russia's top oil buyer in July
Russian crude makes up a record 44% of India's overall imports
Caixin
PwC loses largest China client in wake of China Evergrande storm
Penalties on professional services firm over 'negligence' likely to come soon
Technology
ASEAN tech stars Grab, GoTo and Sea fight to retain market sparkle
Investors prize profitability over merely cutting losses
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China becomes a player in console games
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Business deals
Nippon Steel, JFE Steel to invest $1bn in Australian coal mine
Japanese steelmakers want higher quality coking coal to cut CO2 emissions
Opinion
After a year as Cambodia's PM, Hun Manet reigns but dad still rules
Leader's legitimacy is tied to economic progress
North Korea tensions
South Korea calls out North's silence on Yoon's unification vision
Seoul has offered working-level talks as part of potential new dialogue channel
Equities
Japanese stocks erase losses from tailspin on brighter U.S. outlook
Companies' strong April-June performances boost share prices
China debt crunch
China developers' loss warnings exceed $8bn in past week alone
Kaisa reports more red ink; Sunac takes big blow despite Xi's 'bright prospects'
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris' running mate Tim Walz accepts nomination with 'joy'
Democrat promises benefits, skips foreign policy in brisk 15-minute speech
Society
Asia on alert over mpox as cases detected in Thailand, Philippines
Indonesia and Malaysia tighten surveillance at international entry points
Environment
Operator halts attempt to extract melted fuel from Fukushima nuclear plant
Would have marked first such attempt since devastating 2011 quake and tsunami
Consumer
Chinese tourists buying Gucci make Japan exception to global luxury slump
International shoppers reap fruits of weak yen at Tokyo department stores
Semiconductors
AI-fueled demand buoys semiconductor market while legacy chips lag
Materials suppliers and producers in mature sectors left behind in current upcycle
International relations
U.S. senior officials meet with Dalai Lama in New York
Chinese Embassy 'gravely concerned' over engagement with Tibetan spiritual leader
Property
Vietnam's housing market sees green shoots of recovery
Fears of crash subside but apartment shortage persists
Politics
Prabowo extends grip on Indonesian parliament as parties join his coalition
Enlarged group moves to defy Constitutional Court over election rules
Business deals
Seven & i's proposed buyout to require preapproval by Japan
Foreign investment rules could hinder Couche-Tard's bid for 7-Eleven parent
Opinion
Asia needs low-cost financing to harness offshore wind
Strategic investment, partnerships are key to region's renewable energy ambitions
Transportation
Vietnam's first subway mired in more delays amid planned 2024 start
Hitachi files for arbitration over Ho Chi Minh City payments in Japan-led project
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Analysis: U.S. election could dictate Xi Jinping's political schedule
Bitter lesson from 2016 Clinton-Trump race reverberates through Beijing
Automobiles
Malaysia's Proton deepens ties with China's Geely ahead of EV debut
Long-struggling automaker aims for growth under Chinese shareholder
Transportation
China high-speed rail operator forced to hike fares as debt balloons
Rapid expansion leaves China Railway with $859bn in debt along with unused stations
Business deals
Japan Tobacco sets sights on e-cigarette push with U.S. Vector deal
$2.4bn acquisition to accelerate investment into growing market