Economy
China's annual comprehensive growth was 2% in boom era: new UN index
Environmental degradation and resource depletion weigh on growth in indicator
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Startups
Japanese startup weaves gold from unsold apparel
Nagoya company sells brand-name clothing under new label
Travel & Leisure
The 10 best temple getaways for family vacations in Japan
'Shukubo' inns let kids meditate Zen-style and parents stay clear of city noise
N Korea at crossroads
Trump downplays North Korea tensions amid denuclearization doubts
Kim Jong Un's UN envoy says nuclear issue off negotiating table
Energy
Russian gas pipeline to China links Putin with tough customer
Moscow's energy diplomacy faces headwinds as buyer nations push back
Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong AmCham president denied entry to Macau
No reason given for refusal, American Chamber of Commerce head says
Markets
Praised by Elon Musk, Japan fund move fuels short-selling debate
GPIF halts stock lending from $1.5tn portfolio, reducing ammo for negative bets
Energy
India poised to stockpile oil in exchange for IEA role
Move highlights efforts to stabilize global crude prices
