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Politics
Weak opposition boosts Duterte camp's chances of clinching midterms
Inflation becomes key campaign issue as candidates prepare to woo voters
Business Trends
Ascetic food fest feeds Thai appetite for vegan diets
Retailers and producers cast hungry eyes at growing vegetarian market
Business Deals
ArcelorMittal to pay off $1bn debt in bid for Essar Steel
Move reopens battle with Numetal Mauritius over purchase of bankrupt steelmaker
Nikkei Markets
Hong Kong shares slip after US yields climb on rate bets
Sinopec and other energy producers fall on oil price decline
Opinion
Should Asia care about US midterm elections?
November contest will underpin shifts in Asia policy
Economy
Japan exports down for first in 22 months
September shipments hit by airport closure and trade war
International Relations
Asia-Europe trade talks eclipsed by Brexit and protectionism
51-leader summit in Brussels comes as the future of the UK is decided
Economy
Bank of Korea signals November hike as capital flight risk grows
Governor Lee stresses need for financial stability after "hawkish hold" on Thursday
China up close
Beijing sweats over date of Shinzo Abe visit
Why Oct. 23 was too risky for Xi to green light
