U.S. elections 2024
Biden says U.S. Steel should remain American-owned
President prioritizes defending swing state despite upcoming Kishida visit
Supply Chain
Foxconn lifts 2024 outlook on stronger AI server demand
Chairman Liu raises forecast from flattish to 'robust growth'
China debt crunch
China commercial property woes trigger surge in distressed sales
More than a fifth of commercial deals involve real estate put into receivership
Property
China tries to steer 'urban village' residents to areas with housing glut
Guangzhou district becomes test case for redevelopment-linked vouchers
Bank of Japan
BOJ to discuss negative rate exit next week as Japan pay raises grow
New data on wage hikes to play key role in policy decision
China debt crunch
China's Country Garden misses yuan bond payment in latest setback
Developer pledges to 'make every effort' to raise funds during 30-day grace period
Defense
U.S. policy on China unlikely to change much after election: former PACOM chief
Retired Adm. Harry Harris says North Korea response needs 'hard military power'
Business trends
Japanese companies boost wages in departure from 'lost decades'
Toyota, Nippon Steel agree to historic pay hikes ahead of BOJ meeting
Automobiles
VinFast spies room for a newcomer as EVs upend car sector
Vietnam automaker has shot at grabbing market share before brand loyalties harden
Caixin
China's Foshan city allows developers to sell new homes before repaying loans
Policy addresses stalled sales and financial strain that usual bank procedure creates
China People's Congress
China NPC takeaways: Five 'no's' from the legislative 'two sessions'
Premier's presser nixed amid no signs of shift on economy, security, diplomacy, Xi loyalty
Markets
Japan stocks fall 3% at one point as yen rallies ahead of BOJ meeting
Shares expected to continue dropping in near term if yen keeps climbing
China People's Congress
China housing chief pledges 'reasonable' aid for distressed developers
Ni Hong says some should be 'declared bankrupt or undergo restructuring'
Comment
U.S. allies in Indo-Pacific tremble at prospect of Trump return
Middle powers Japan, Philippines and Australia explore security cooperation
Finance
Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya debuts corporate ESG deposits
Toyota leasing unit is MUFG subsidiary's first customer for new product
China debt crunch
China's debt-servicing costs to top $170bn on growing bond issuances
Struggling regional governments cast shadow over country's credit rating
U.S. elections 2024
Biden takes aim at Trump by saying the U.S. is rising, not China
In State of Union address, president calls the American economy the 'envy of the world'
Bank of Japan
Speculation on BOJ ending negative rates in March jolts yen, stocks
Japanese currency touches 1-month high against dollar
Climate Change
From EVs to hydrogen, Asia's green tech sector perseveres amid financing hurdles
Nikkei-Financial Times summit highlights transition urgency amid climate change
Technology
Tesla supplier Panasonic weighs more U.S. battery investment in Kansas
Japanese maker cautious in face of slackening EV demand
U.S. elections 2024
Nikki Haley exit marks GOP shift to 'America First,' analysts say
Calls for global leadership fall flat as some U.S. lawmakers question Ukraine funding
China debt crunch
China work report pledges to tackle local debt, without specifics
Annual document avoids contentious proposal to raise retirement age
Opinion
Cleanup of China Evergrande collapse calls for coordination and clarity
HNA and GITIC bankruptcies underscore value of transparent resolution process
U.S. elections 2024
Trump dominates Super Tuesday, but November vote may hinge on turnout
A battle between weak candidates could soon turn ugly, analysts say
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China People's Congress
China defense budget grows 7.2% despite other 'belt-tightening'
Military spending outpaces GDP growth; Beijing keeps firm stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan