Economy
Busan Expo 2030 bid pushes South Korea into PR overdrive
Organizers play up economic gains, but local understanding crucial: experts
Economy
Caixin
China's steel industry at a crossroads as long winter looms
Market caught in perfect storm of COVID-related slowdowns, weak foreign demand
Inflation
Japan eyes $350 handout as part of energy aid package
More than 10m low-income households seen receiving cash payments
Opinion
Marcos should not leave Philippine food policy up to politics
Extra role as agriculture secretary quickly becomes headache for president
Economy
Japan's job mobility under half of OECD average: report
Severe implications for productivity and wage growth, white paper warns
Retail
China's economic uncertainty fuels boom in soon-to-expire food
Middle-class shoppers hunt for bargains as concern grows over jobs and pay
Currencies
Yen hits 143 to dollar in quickening sell-off
BOJ holds out on easing as soaring energy prices accelerate inflation
Inflation
Taiwan August inflation cools to 2.66% after peaking in July
Official says September CPI likely similar, as analysts see slower rate hikes
Natural disasters
Tractors to the rescue as floods submerge India's tech hub
Companies in Bengaluru ask staff to work from home due to chaotic traffic
Opinion
India's double-digit GDP growth is less than it appears
Economic output has actually grown little from pre-COVID period
Currencies
Yen weakens past 141 per dollar after minister cautions on volatility
Japanese currency hits new low on diverging monetary policies with the U.S.
Agriculture
Ripe for change: Kashmir apple orchards get modern overhaul
Some farmers switch to high-density planting to help profits grow
Economy
Australia raises key rate to 2.35%, hiking for 5th straight month
As inflation bites, RBA hints at more hikes and government lifts immigration cap
Natural disasters
Earthquake kills 65, triggers landslides in southwest China
6.8 magnitude earthquake shook southwestern Sichuan province on Monday
Economy
Bangladesh widens net for laundered billions as forex reserves fall
Government tries mix of sticks and carrots as experts warn of low success rate
Datawatch
Weak capital investment saps Japan's economic growth
Top corporate spenders unchanged in 15 years in absence of new industry leaders
Asia Insight
Laos' debt pressure raises specter of a China vassal state
Echoes of Sri Lanka on the Mekong as muzzled public seethes over economic woes
Ukraine war
Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar deepen Russia ties to blunt economic woes
Southeast Asia nations seen giving Moscow breathing room on sanctions
Economy
Japan FY 2023 budget requests hit 2nd highest at $784bn
Defense spending expected to rise to record as Tokyo revises national strategy
Natural disasters
Pakistan struggles to avert lake danger as flood deaths top 1,300
Country's largest lake at risk of bursting its banks
