Markets
SGX chases links to New York and India as earnings remain flat
Exchange reports 1% increase in full-year net profit amid uncertain market conditions
North America
DealStreetAsia
Illinois pension commits $100m to pan-Asia buyout fund
Hong Kong-based Baring PE Asia's latest fund looking to raise total of $8.5bn
Technology
Vietnam to make Apple Watch and MacBook for first time ever
Country benefits as tech giant looks to build more products outside of China
Semiconductors
China can't afford to counter the CHIPS Act -- yet, experts say
With chipmakers also stuck, TSMC and Samsung 'have to pick the U.S. side'
Trade war
Chinese factories flock to Mexico, crossing U.S. border to avoid tariffs
Investment surges 76% to $606m as appliance and furniture makers build plants
Automobiles
Samsung SDI sets up battery R&D hubs in U.S. and Germany
South Korean company collaborating on next-generation power storage
Retail
Esprit plots comeback on ritzy Asian high streets
After long restructuring, California casual fashion brand to reopen in Hong Kong
Opinion
Fallout from Pelosi's Taiwan visit has only just begun
Xi Jinping is likely to set new redlines that U.S. will be tempted to test
Economy
Inflation drives global economy to first contraction since COVID
Countries walk tightrope between curbing prices and pulling plug on growth
Electronics
Panasonic to increase EV battery production for Tesla by 10%
Japanese company dispatching experienced production staff to U.S.
Terrorism
Iranians fear attack on Salman Rushdie will derail nuclear deal
Tehran denies link to U.S.-born suspect, reportedly backer of Revolutionary Guard
Technology
Stripe CEO: U.S. tech companies 'underestimate' Asia's potential
Despite fintech downturn, payment giant doubles down on overseas business
Sports
Japan's Saki Baba wins U.S. Women's Amateur in golf blowout
17-year-old joins 1985 champ Michiko Hattori on list of Japanese winners
Indo-Pacific
Biden calls India 'indispensable partner' to address global challenges
U.S. president congratulates India on 75 years of independence
Interview
CHIPS Act will help boost semiconductor investment in Mexico: official
Intel and Texas Instruments 'express interest' in possible expansion
Society
Salman Rushdie off ventilator and condition improving, agent says
Suspect Hadi Matar pleads not guilty to charges of attempted murder
Indo-Pacific
Japan joins U.S.-Indonesian military drill for first time
Garuda Shield aims to build partnerships, deter Chinese aggression
Shinzo Abe
U.S. Vice President Harris to attend Abe state funeral
Obama, Macron and Merkel also expected to pay respects
Politics
Salman Rushdie attack suspect pleads not guilty through attorney
Prosecutor argues against bail, citing presence of fatwa
