Opinion
China and Gulf states share interest in taking digital yuan global
Both see value in developing alternative to dollar-centered financial system
Economy
Datawatch
Asia has over 950 billionaires, outnumbering all other regions
Rich Asians are becoming more common, particularly in China and India
Economy
Australia's central bank slows pace of rate hikes in surprise move
Interest rates lifted by a smaller-than-expected 0.25%; board expects more soon
Asia Insight
From Singapore to Thailand, Asia dangles visas to lure high-fliers
New programs kick off as companies struggle to find skilled workers
Markets
U.S. stocks jump to start new quarter while bond yields slide
S&P 500 gains 2.6% as markets feel relief after U.K. policy U-turn
Retail
Thailand's Central Retail leads rush of global retailers to Vietnam
Vietnam's exceptional economic growth draws retailers of all stripes
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan seeks deeper ties with Germany to counter authoritarianism
German parliamentary delegation head visits island, calls it 'important friend'
The Big Story
Asia's ticking debt bomb: Sri Lanka crisis sounds alarm bells across region
Disaster looms in Laos, Bangladesh and elsewhere as China seems reluctant to take losses on Asian loans
Opinion
Turkey's monetary experiment holds lessons for Asia's central banks
Blindly following the Federal Reserve's rate moves brings risks to region
Politics
Japan's Kishida pins hopes on foreign tourists to revive economy
PM says government wants to leverage yen's fall to 24-year low
Inflation
Indonesia inflation rate hit 7-year high of 5.95% in September
Increase exceeded central bank's target of 2% to 4% as oil prices surge
Economy
ASEAN economies seen hit by U.S. rate hikes in 2023: JCER/Nikkei
Economists revise down forecasts to 4.3% for five regional countries
Economy
Japan's business mood darkened in Q3: BOJ survey
Weaker yen and inflation undermined economic recovery
Market Spotlight
ASEAN stocks calm investors despite turmoil in other regions
Emerging markets rebound as economies reopen, but China still weighs on Asia
Datawatch
Unicorns' growth strategy reaching turning point
SBG, other nontraditional investors squeeze money, prioritize profit
Coronavirus
China dashes travel blitz hopes for Golden Week
COVID curbs ramp up ahead of weeklong holiday, October leadership meeting
Ukraine war
Russian central bank governor Nabiullina hit with US sanctions
Washington looks to punish Moscow for moves to annex parts of Ukraine
Supply Chain
Japan sets guidelines for protecting critical supply chains
Semiconductors, rare earths and medical supplies likely to receive government support
Currencies
Japan spent $19.7bn on intervention to support the yen
Move in September was first such action in 24 years to stem sharp weakening
