Markets
Dow rallies to year's highest close to cap blockbuster month
U.S. stocks gain as market sees cooling inflation putting end to Fed rate hikes
Economy
Economy
Japan sinks to new low in digital ranking on talent shortage
Tokyo, just ahead of Malaysia, falls further behind South Korea, Taiwan and China
Opinion
China can contain its property market troubles
Stronger policy framework would reduce risk of further real estate bubbles
Economy
South Korea's 2024 GDP outlook downgraded for third time
Central bank now predicts 2.1% growth amid weak exports and consumption
Economy
India posts 7.6% GDP growth on brisk infrastructure spending
Figure for July-September quarter surpasses forecasts
Economy
China PMI underlines weak economic recovery
Manufacturing activity contracts for a second straight month in November
Trade
China to review anti-subsidy tariffs on imports of Australian wine
Move is part of push to improve relations between the two nations
Economy
China's factory activity contracted at quicker pace in November
PMI falls below expectations to 49.4, indicating need for more policy support
Economy
Thailand lacks baht for Srettha's digital wallet plan, economist warns
Risk of crisis from local currency shortage 'should not be underestimated'
Opinion
Asian developing markets cannot depend on Western investors anymore
Reorganization of supply chains has changed dynamics of capital flows
Economy
Global growth will slow but avoid a hard landing, OECD reports
China's economy will stall because of deflationary property bubble
Economy
Japan enacts 13tn yen FY2023 extra budget for inflation relief
Low-income households to receive 70,000 yen payment
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka, creditor nations reach debt restructuring deal in principle
Colombo says agreement covers $5.9bn owed to group not including China
Interview
Taiwan to continue shifting investment away from China, minister says
Southeast and South Asia benefiting as Beijing piles on pressure before elections
Economy
Thailand pauses monetary tightening as economy slows
Central bank keeps rate unchanged at 2.5%, downgrades growth outlook
Economy
Vietnam to raise tax rate for multinationals from 2024
Experts say country must improve infrastructure to attract more foreign money
Economy
Indian state calls for Japanese chip and hydrogen investments
Gujarat 'creating requisite infrastructure': Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel
Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan's paper loss on JGB holdings grows to record $71bn
Higher rates could erode finances if central bank moves toward easing exit
Economy
Riyadh beats South Korea's Busan to host World Expo 2030
Saudi capital also competed with Rome for the five-yearly event
Economy
Japan to lift assumed rate for debt-servicing for 1st time in 17 years
Fiscal 2024 budget request reflects BOJ's policy to let bond yields rise
Caixin
China vows crackdown on birth certificate sales linked to trafficking
Fraudulent identification often used to conceal identities of surrogate children
Property
Singapore property playground for rich foreigners hits rough patch
Money laundering arrests plus sales dip test 'little Monaco' on Sentosa Island
Asia Insight
Thailand PM Srettha faces hard sell in e-wallet plan to stoke economy
'Salesman' turns to domestic woes after foreign focus in first 100 days
Finance
China pushes banks to set private-sector lending targets
25-point plan meant to fuel investment and employment
Opinion
China's slowdown will not stop growth in Southeast Asia
Region's economies can offset impact by attracting relocating supply chains