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
Economy
Economy
China posts surprise growth in September manufacturing
Outlook still tepid after upbeat PMI data amid weaker exports, virus curbs
Economy
India hikes key interest rate to 5.90% amid 'alarming' inflation
RBI lifts benchmark by 50 basis points, Das cites 'spillover' from advanced nations
Economy
F1's return gives Singapore pole over Hong Kong in 'MICE' race
Competition to host meetings and events heats up as COVID barriers come down
Opinion
Data localization rules will set back Vietnam's digital economy
Requirements for in-country storage can actually increase security risks
Energy
Japan reaches deal on emergency LNG supplies from Petronas
Economy ministry seeks out fuel from Southeast Asia to prepare for winter crunch
Coronavirus
Hong Kong, Japan eye rebound after ending COVID travel curbs
Shaky growth in China and worldwide dim hopes for post-pandemic bounce
Interview
'The country is broken': Pakistan climate minister urges justice
Rehman says floods have taken nuclear-armed nation 'back half a century'
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka eyes December bailout, IMF says timing hard to predict
Colombo seeks one-stop shop for talks with creditors like China, India, Japan
Economy
Vietnam GDP grows 13.67% in Q3 on brisk exports to U.S.
Big leap also benefited from year-earlier contraction and consumer spending
Aerospace & Defense
South Korea triples arms exports in 2 years on tailored sales pitches
Seoul's longtime push to curb dependence on U.S. bolsters defense industry
Markets
U.S. stocks rally as Treasury yields dip after Bank of England move
Wall Street breaks losing streak, with S&P 500 and Dow jumping nearly 2%
Natural disasters
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida with Category 4 fury
U.S. NHC reports sustained winds of 241 km per hour
Inflation
Pakistan's new finance chief vows to tame inflation, interest rates
Ishaq Dar warns speculators 'no one will be allowed to play' with 'undervalued' rupee
Comment
Can Gulf oil producers turn boom into new riches?
Countries face last chance to leverage fuel reserves amid decarbonization
Coronavirus
Japan details October's full tourism reopening: 6 things to know
All 68 visa exemptions restored; vaccines on WHO emergency list will be accepted
Economy
Thailand lifts key rate by 25 basis points to 1% to curb inflation
Central bank eyes gradual tightening, with economy still on recovery course
Interview
U.S. seeks early results for Indo-Pacific trade initiative
Trade Rep. calls on IPEF members to 'build on the momentum' of L.A. meeting
Natural disasters
Vietnam shuts airports, starts evacuations as Typhoon Noru nears
Intensifying storm killed at least 8 in Philippines
Economy
Bangladesh aims for yuan trade as cushion against mighty dollar
Shrinking forex coffers spur scramble for alternative currency arrangements
