Trade
China border city thrives as trade with Russia booms
Exports passing through Manzhouli said to have doubled
China
Politics
Xi's ideology-driven policies risk derailing China's future: report
Pursuit of 'common prosperity' and frugality has not worked, Asia Society says
Technology
EU to study tech security risks, controls with eye on China
Bloc to consider curbs on exports or investments in third countries
Crime
Singapore focuses on money laundering laws, denies China pressure
Case involving Chinese suspects with $2bn illicit gains spurs regulatory review
Politics
Maldives' Muizzu marches to victory on anti-India drumbeat
Some expect new pro-China president to work with both Beijing, New Delhi
Business deals
Global M&As slow as central banks tighten monetary policy
Japan bucks trend with 16% rise in April-September on BOJ's easy stance
Opinion
Data could let Xi loosen grip on China's economy but keep control
Tools like digital yuan key to vision of using technology to raise alarms
Transportation
Indonesia's first high-speed rail opens: 5 things to know
China-backed WHOOSH train brings economic benefits, but some are skeptical
China debt crunch
Evergrande and its property service arm resume trading
Electric vehicle unit remains suspended from the stock market
Sri Lanka crisis
China keeps Sri Lanka in debt grip, stalling IMF relief
Failed bailout review raises stakes of Wickremesinghe's upcoming trip to Beijing
Interview
Japan still wants summit with North Korea: foreign minister
Top diplomat seeks to lay groundwork for talks on abductions between Kishida, Kim Jong Un
Defense
Taiwan cultivates homegrown drone industry with eye on China
Island boosts defense supply chains while fostering new growth driver
Materials
U.S. seeks EV-battery mineral deals beyond China: diplomat
Undersecretary notes interest from Indonesia, Philippines in bilateral deals
China debt crunch
China Evergrande shares set to resume trade on Tuesday
Criminal probe of indebted developer's founder hampers restructuring efforts
Caixin
China's softening on cross-border data transfers: 5 things to know
Companies sending data on under 10,000 people to be exempt from strict policies
Belt and Road
China spurned Pakistan's proposals for new Belt and Road projects
Meeting minutes reflect Beijing's concerns over political instability, security
DealStreetAsia
China's Yuexiu Industrial Fund to launch $274m new secondary fund
HongShan backer says vehicle will help speed investment in 'high-quality assets'
Economy
World Bank cuts China's 2024 growth amid property crisis
'Growth shock' from Asia's largest economy affects rest of region: report
Interview
Finland hopes China will help end Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Helsinki keen to explore Indo-Pacific security and defense cooperation
Caixin
China to limit Myanmar border crossings to counter telecom fraudsters
'Strict border control zone' will be set up temporarily in Yunnan province
Your Week in Asia
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Pro-China candidate projected to win Maldives presidency: local media
Opposition's Mohamed Muizzu leads count with 54% of the vote
Economy
China lottery sales soar amid weak economy, job prospects
Public spends $7bn on tickets in August alone as youth unemployment soars
China tech
Chinese team extends recharge life of solid-state battery
Lithium-sulfur cell keeps most of its capacity after 1,400 recharge cycles
Retail
Japan's retail sector gears up for China's holiday season
Muji renovates flagship store while Don Quijote expands tax exemption counter