Politics
Thailand's Pita resigns as Move Forward leader
Suspended lawmaker 'cannot' fulfill role as head of biggest opposition party
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China debt crunch
Chinese developer Sino-Ocean halts repayments of offshore debt
State-backed company also suspends trade in U.S. dollar securities in Hong Kong
Economy
China home prices drop in more cities in August, extending slump
Industrial and retail data improved, but official says still facing 'difficulties'
Supply Chain
Vietnam's factory doldrums show limits of shift out of China
Export contraction continues into eighth month, but Biden deals bring hope
Caixin
China's slow-burning insurance crisis unfolding in the shadows
Industry insiders question if bailouts work, calling for exit mechanism
Economy
ECB raises rates to record high, signals end to hikes
Lagarde says 'confident that growth will pick up in 2024'
Supply Chain
Japan, Canada to develop North American EV battery supply chains
Agreement would help Japanese autos qualify for U.S. subsidies
Opinion
Semiconductors won't help hold down prices anymore
Technology's demand on physical and labor resources is becoming inflationary
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan seeks U.S., Japan, Philippine support to deter Chinese navy
Senior security official tells Nikkei Asia island could be 'doomed' if encircled
Cambodia's new leadership
Cambodian PM Hun Manet heads to China in early diplomatic push
New leader steps out of strongman father's shadow on the international stage
Commodities
Asia's rice squeeze after India export ban: 4 things to know
Market turmoil, government action, inflation jitters follow supply fears
Economy
Japan PM eyes wage hikes, October stimulus after cabinet reshuffle
Kishida signals focus on economy while keeping mum on next election
Property
China rule changes may help property market, not wider economy
Still spooked by Beijing's deleveraging push, consumers are not spending
Technology
Apple unveils new iPhone 15 with USB-C port and TSMC's 3-nm chip
Tech giant's latest Apple Watch marks its first carbon-neutral product
Environment
Nissan doubles restricted substances over 4 years, including PFAS
Self-regulation by automaker and partner Renault goes beyond some national rules
Taiwan tensions
China cranks up 'gray zone' incursions, Taiwan warns
Beijing has created 'new normal' of intimidation, defense report says
Ukraine war
Ukraine will ask Japan to help with anti-drone technology
Presidential office's deputy head says country has 'ambitious plans'
Semiconductors
Huawei releases 5G foldable phone ahead of Apple's big launch event
Device introduced with little fanfare follows new Mate 60 Pro in using in-house chips
Property
Hong Kong homebuyers flock to rare bargain amid depressed market
Government land sale falters as high interest rates wither purchasing appetite
US-China tensions
After Huawei 5G chip debut, U.S. lawmakers call for tighter export controls
Investment, international talent also needed to outcompete China, congressmen say
Comment
Russia risks further isolation by courting North Korea
Efforts to boost war effort could undo Moscow's rapport with emerging countries
Asia Insight
China deflation dread stalks property trade, struggling firms
Summer CPI gloom leaves consumers, markets bracing for impact of weak demand
Semiconductors
China's SMIC, chip sector boost R&D spending despite weak earnings
Beijing plans $40bn fund to bolster domestic semiconductor supply chain
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Sept.4 to Sept.11: Russia kicks off Eastern Economic Forum
Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi makes unannounced visit to Ukraine