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
Economy
Global growth will slow but avoid a hard landing, OECD reports
China's economy will stall because of deflationary property bubble
Economy
Riyadh beats South Korea's Busan to host World Expo 2030
Saudi capital also competed with Rome for the five-yearly event
Opinion
U.S. made the most of APEC given what it had to work with
Progress on IPEF and other agendas not flashy but still significant
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
International relations
China and Europe should work together for stable trade, Wang Yi says
Don't be afraid of cooperation because of competition: Chinese foreign minister
Economy
Turkey raises policy rate to 40% amid soaring inflation of 60%
After hawkish move, central bank says monetary tightening to 'slow down'
International relations
Japan-France ties 'model' for Europe and Asia, says CEFJ chief
French business leader says 'stability' vital for good economic relations
Israel-Hamas war
Red Sea ship hijacking delivers a warning on supply chain risks
Japan-operated vessel reportedly in Yemen; Suez still vital despite threat
Trade
Trump vows to kill Asia trade deal being pursued by Biden if elected
Former U.S. president calls IPEF 'TPP Two'
Interview
U.S. to 'most likely' avoid recession, ex-St. Louis Fed's Bullard says
Former central banker sees 'relatively low probability' of deep rate cuts in 2024
Commodities
Oil prices plunge 20% from year's peak on weaker U.S., China demand
Oversupply likely to persist even if Saudi Arabia continues production cuts
US-China tensions
China raises concerns with U.S. over export controls and sanctions
Commerce ministries agree to first working group meeting in early 2024
APEC
Japanese seafood makes splash at APEC summit amid safety concerns
Tokyo is keen for China to lift import bans imposed after release of treated water
Energy
Indonesia says Exxon Mobil plans to invest up to $15bn
Jakarta signs initial deal with U.S. oil major to explore polymer project
Indo-Pacific
IPEF struggles to deliver trade benefits as U.S. looks inward
San Francisco talks fail to bridge divide on labor, environmental rules
Indo-Pacific
IPEF trade talks stall over cross-border data flows, labor rules
U.S. political tide turns against compromise on worker protections
Economy
U.S. consumer prices unchanged in October
Figures come in slightly under projections, lowering expectations of more rate hikes
Semiconductors
China's chipmaking equipment imports surge 93% despite curbs
Purchases from Netherlands jump as Chinese buyers grab what they can
Opinion
The U.S. is out of sync with APEC priorities
Asian leaders coming to San Francisco summit will be looking to make trade deals
Your Week in Asia
Sri Lanka budget, Xi-Biden summit, Japan Q3 GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Society
World's population has passed 8 billion, U.S. estimates
Rising global median age, now at 32, is contributing growth
Companies
China's slow economy takes 9% off global manufacturers' profits
Chemical, electronics and seven other industries suffer declines
International relations
Chasing deals, Taiwan signs new trade partnership with Britain
Taipei keen to join pan-Pacific free trade pact and bolster ties with Europe