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
Economy
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
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
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
Interview
Taiwan to continue shifting investment away from China, minister says
Southeast and South Asia benefiting as Beijing piles on pressure before elections
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
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
Technology
Fanuc, Denso to help cut robot costs for Japan's small companies
Teaming with academia, industry group plans shared database to boost productivity
Supply Chain
Japan looks beyond China for EV and chip materials
Mitsubishi Chemical, Panasonic seek to diversify supplies of graphite for batteries
Companies
Japan's Marubeni to push Osaji cosmetics brand in Southeast Asia
Trading house weighs sales at Thailand's Karmarts, Malaysia's Ainz & Tulpe
Semiconductors
South Korea welcomes new rules easing chip tool shipments to China
Updates to U.S. regulations 'very significant' for Samsung, SK Hynix, trade minister says
Comment
Australia's Albanese tackles China paradox with shrewd diplomacy
Premier carefully juggles trade and security to achieve long-term deterrence
Caixin
Five things to know about China's unusual sovereign bond issue
Beijing's 1tn yuan splurge is expected to ease financial pressure on localities
Travel & Leisure
South Korea to double tax refund limit for foreign tourists
Visitors will be able to receive as much as around $3,800 in refunds from January
Politics
China clamps down on financial graft, quadrupling probes in 3 years
Xi leadership seeks to curb risks and strengthen Communist Party's hand
Politics
Japan PM Kishida's approval rating sinks to new low of 30%: Nikkei
String of vice minister resignations cited as undercutting ability to govern