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
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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
Supply Chain
Jet and chip deals agreed during Biden's Hanoi trip
Vietnam gains from U.S. supply chain diversification; critics frown on arms trade
Ukraine war
Putin psychological analysis shows anger and disgust but no fear
U.S. company uses AI-driven tech to monitor Russian leader's emotions
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan cultural rise on world stage threatened by China: minister
Beijing's arrest of publisher Fucha sparks backlash, tests 'cultural resilience'
Caixin
China's Guangzhou scraps controversial housing price limits
Policy was criticized for distorting property market
G20 Summit
Lula wants Putin and Xi back in fold at Brazil's G20 next year
President hedges on Russian leader's arrest, questions why Brazil signed ICC treaty
Taiwan tensions
Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong spotted off southeast Taiwan
First appearance since April another sign of increased China military action
G20 Summit
Erdogan says isolating Russia will fail, eyes Black Sea grain revival
Turkish president vows 'firm diplomacy' to ensure food supplies for Africa
G20 Summit
G7 Hiroshima legacy led to significant G20 deal on Ukraine: Kishida
Japan PM hails 'new elements' despite criticisms from Ukraine
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G20 Summit
Russia says G20 declaration 'balanced' as summit moves to final day
'There were very difficult negotiations on Ukraine issue,' sherpa says
Ukraine war
Japan FM Hayashi meets Zelenskyy during surprise visit to Ukraine
Rakuten chief among Japanese business delegation that took part in trip
G20 Summit
G20 calls for exports of Ukraine grain to ease inflation
Developing nations depend on shipments from war-affected region, group says
G20 Summit
G20 leaders agree on declaration after softening Ukraine language
India communique rejects nuclear threats but omits Bali's strongest condemnations
Economy
China misses 'common prosperity' goal as income gap now widest
Urban rich make 6.3 times more than bottom fifth in biggest disparity
China debt crunch
Investors cool on China regional banks as bad loans rise
Deteriorating lending quality and profit pressure alarm StanChart and Fidelity
Inflation
China consumer prices edge higher as factory price falls moderate
Deflation pressures ease in August amid signs of stabilization in economy
G20 Summit
India opens G20 seeking Global South wins despite Ukraine impasse
Modi aims to secure spot for African Union in divided group
Finance
HSBC to halt corporate remittances to and from Russia
Move aimed at limiting 'operational exposure' to country after Ukraine invasion