China Rare-Earth Product Exports Shrink as US Frictions Flare
(Bloomberg) — China’s exports of rare earth products fell in September from a month earlier, as Beijing’s tighter…
Central bank heads from Japan, China, South Korea held a three way meeting
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for…
China and US hold ‘working-level talks’ on Monday despite trade spat
Beijing and Washington conducted working-level talks on Monday despite a renewed escalation in trade tensions, China’s Ministry of…
China’s exports top forecast but fresh US trade spat raises risks to outlook
By Joe Cash and Ellen Zhang BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s export growth bounced back in September, but renewed trade…
Two Billion-Dollar Debuts Test Strength of Hot India IPO Market
Tata Capital Ltd. and LG Electronics India Ltd. will begin trading in Mumbai over the next couple of…
‘Tit-for-tat response’? Why China unleashed fresh sanction, export curb blitz
China and the United States have unleashed a barrage of economic sanctions and export control measures in recent…
Non-standard employment, paid sick leave, and income loss during COVID-19 self-isolation: cross-sectional findings from South Korea | International Journal for Equity in Health
Main findings Our investigation showed that South Korea’s self-isolation policy, which required people infected with COVID-19 to stay…
Asia PMIs Split as South Korea, Vietnam Weather Trump Tariffs
(Bloomberg) — Manufacturing across Asia was split last month, with activity improved in South Korea and steady in…
Japanese city pushes 2-hour daily cap on smartphone use to boost sleep, family time
The mayor of a central Japanese city has defended an unusual new ordinance that urges residents to limit…
SoftBank’s PayPay to become available in South Korea as company looks outward
As part of efforts to expand internationally, PayPay — Japan’s largest mobile payment platform with over 70 million…
Seoul Architecture Biennale “a sincere attempt to invite a bigger conversation” says Heatherwick
This year’s Seoul Architecture Biennale aims to directly engage the public rather than replicate the “echo chamber” of…
EM Carry Trade Appeal Boosted by Easing FX Swings, Analysts Say
Easing currency volatility is giving fresh support to emerging-market carry trades by reducing risk, according to analysts at…