Interview
Jim Rogers warns that global 'good times' are nearing the end
Investor cites looming U.S. recession, China property woes as causes for gloom
Rest of the World
COP28
Where Asia stands in climate fight, as COP28 conference opens
Nations move to break coal addiction in transition to green energy
International relations
Japan is 'concerned' as U.S. flies Ospreys despite grounding request
Tokyo says it asked officially after fatal accident; Pentagon says it is unaware
Markets
Dow rallies to year's highest close to cap blockbuster month
U.S. stocks gain as market sees cooling inflation putting end to Fed rate hikes
Travel & Leisure
New York's Kitano Hotel to reopen under Seibu Prince management
Favorite lodging of prime ministers and business leaders gets upgraded rooms
Interview
In Taiwan crisis, Japan to play role like Poland to Ukraine: ex-general
Former SDF top brass says country should prepare to take in 100,000-plus refugees
Economy
Japan sinks to new low in digital ranking on talent shortage
Tokyo, just ahead of Malaysia, falls further behind South Korea, Taiwan and China
Obituaries
Kissinger cast a long and uneven shadow in Southeast Asia
Controversial bringer of war and peace left mixed messages in the region
Commodities
OPEC+ agrees to voluntary oil output cuts, invites Brazil to join
Crude prices fall after cartel fails to reach deal on groupwide cut
COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Finance
PWC affiliates, China audit firm agree to pay $7.9m over U.S. sanctions
Accounting watchdog issues fines over failures in audits of U.S.-listed companies
Ukraine war
Zelenskyy says no Ukraine peace talks until full Russian withdrawal
President worries Israel-Hamas war will sap aid to his beleaguered country
Israel-Hamas war
Israel-Hamas truce will continue, release of more hostages sought
Extension came minutes before cease-fire was due to expire
Obituaries
Henry Kissinger, U.S. diplomat and Nobel winner, dies at 100
Detractors considered the Germany-born refugee a war criminal for supporting dictatorships
COP28
COP28 starts in Dubai: 4 things to know
Countries gather for climate talks at the end of the hottest year
Indo-Pacific
A protracted Taiwan war likely to favor U.S. over China, analysts say
But an election win by Trump, who advocates America-first policy, seen as risk to Taipei
Defense
U.S. military Osprey crashes in sea off Japan, killing at least 1
Possible wreckage found but cause of crash remains under investigation
Interview
Tokyo flights to Miami, 'capital of the Americas,' could start in 2025
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Cava also seeks climate investments from Japan
International relations
Indian official directed plot to kill Sikh separatist, U.S. says
Attempt on U.S. soil ordered by government employee, according to indictment
Property
Singapore's Keppel to buy European real estate firm for up to $1bn
Asset manager eyes expansion beyond Asia with Aermont Capital purchase
International relations
Taiwan picks new U.S. envoy, tapping representative to EU
Alexander Yui replaces a well-connected predecessor who is running for vice president
Economy
Global growth will slow but avoid a hard landing, OECD reports
China's economy will stall because of deflationary property bubble
Cryptocurrencies
Philippines moves to block embattled crypto giant Binance
Follows exchange chief resigning in wake of U.S. money-laundering case
US-China tensions
China vows to curb decoupling as U.S. adds supply chain safeguards
At supply expo, Premier Li promises a stable flow of high-quality goods
DealStreetAsia
Swiss investor launches $500m Asia-focused climate strategy
Firm called responsAbility Investments targets renewable energy, other sectors