Trade
Japanese seafood exports to China slumped 76% in August after ban
Beijing barred imports after release of treated Fukushima water; Tokyo says it is safe
Economy
Economy
Malaysia grapples with rice shortage amid global price surge
Government rolls out programs to increase local production
Economy
China's Golden Week to fuel domestic tourism as foreign travel lags
Hotel reservations up as businesses hope for jolt from eight-day holiday
Travel & Leisure
Japan train pass fares to surge for foreign tourists: JR
Country can learn from emerging nations' pricing for overseas visitors
Business trends
China risk growing, say 60% of Japan's corporate heads: poll
Majority also aim for target of double-digit return on equity
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka fails first IMF review, no timeline for further aid
Fund says crisis-hit economy needs tax reforms to boost coffers
Economy
Thailand central bank surprises by raising key rate to 2.5%
2023 GDP downgraded to 2.8% due to 'delayed recovery' in exports
Transportation
Indonesia's first high-speed rail to open: 5 things to know
China-backed WHOOSH train bringing economic benefits, but some are skeptical
Trade
Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports
Moscow requests information on Japan's radiation testing
Markets
Japan says all options on table to counter excess yen moves
Finance chief repeats warnings as currency closes in on 150 against dollar
Business trends
ASEAN courts Africa amid China slowdown: business council chief
Companies examine investment opportunities in 'nontraditional' markets
Business trends
Law firm layoffs rise in Hong Kong as China business slows
Beijing's focus on security curbs dealmaking, with less work for lawyers
Comment
India unlikely to solve Japan's labor shortage
Language hurdles and low salaries make other countries more attractive
International relations
EU, China rein in trade angst, set agenda for further dialogue
Working groups to address issues in financial services sector, cosmetics industry
Politics
Japan's Kishida unveils tax breaks to foster domestic chip production
Government to weigh extension of subsidies to ease inflation pain
Opinion
India is serious about becoming a global electronics hub
While policy tensions remain, subsidies and reforms prove government commitment
Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan chief warns of highly uncertain wage, price outlook
Also highlights fallout from sluggish Chinese economic growth
International relations
Thailand's Srettha focuses on economic gains in foreign policy
Businessman-turned-PM chases trade and investment deals
Currencies
Yen intervention watch redoubles after Fed, BOJ meetings
Currency under pressure with Japan-U.S. yield gap at 10-month high
Market Spotlight
China property crisis holds Singapore, Hong Kong REITs back
Asia's real estate shares suffer doldrums as investors tread cautiously
Food & Beverage
China's pork prices climb after government tops off reserves
Futures jump more than 20% from July, following bulk purchases by Beijing
Economy
China village lures young workers with perks in transformation push
Village in Shandong province defies odds to become model for rural development
Economy
Pakistan army trades tanks for tractors in food-security push
Sprawling military-run farms stoke backlash over armed forces' pervasive presence
Politics
Japan eyes long-term tax breaks for chips, batteries, biotech
Measures aim to spur investment at home in fields crucial to economic security
Caixin
China's Guangzhou eases homebuying curbs to boost sales
For some districts, limits on number of home purchases no longer apply